Youth Hostel Johannesburg
Opened in 2011, the maritime-designed house convinces with a functional, accessible facility. The house in the center of Papenburg has 134 beds in modern equipped rooms with shower and toilet. The friendly rooms can be booked as single, double, four-bed or six-bed rooms. The outdoor area offers children, teenagers and adults everything their heart desires - from a soccer field to a coordination course. Sustenance is also provided: There is a cafeteria, a bistro and an outdoor terrace. Special dietary requirements and food options are available by arrangement.
Please visit www.jugendgaestehaus-johannesburg.de for general information.
Barrier-free information
All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility tested - barrier-free for people with walking disabilities and wheelchair users".
some Information on accessibility are listed below. Detailed information can be found in the evaluation report at the end of the text.
- There are four parking spaces for people with disabilities.
- All rooms and facilities that can be used by guests and are raised are accessible without steps/at ground level or via an elevator.
- All doors/passages that can be used by guests and are raised are at least 88 cm wide.
- The reception counter is 115 cm high and there is an equivalent alternative sitting position.
- There are six barrier-free rooms.
- There is a height-adjustable care bed.
- The WC in the room can be accessed from both sides. There are folding grab rails on both sides.
- The washbasin is wheelchair compatible and the mirror is visible when standing or sitting.
- Access to the shower is barrier-free. A grab rail and a shower chair are available.
- There are tables that are max. 80 cm high and wheelchair compatible at a height of 67 cm and a depth of 30 cm.
- There is a public toilet for people with disabilities, which can be accessed from both sides. There are folding grab rails on both sides.
- The surface quality of the outdoor paths is low-vibration and easy to walk and drive on.
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All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility tested - partially barrier-free for deaf people.
Some information on accessibility are listed below. Detailed information can be found in the evaluation report at the end of the text.
- There is no audio induction system.
- There is a visual alarm (e.g. fire alarm) in rooms no. 128, 129, 130, 131, but not in the entire building.
- Information is provided in writing.
- Wi-Fi is available.
- There are six barrier-free rooms.
- There is a freely available socket near the bed.
- Knocking on the room door is indicated by a visual signal.
- An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is only confirmed acoustically. Alternatively, stairs are available.
- An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed visually.
- There are tables with bright and glare-free lighting (dining room).
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. Detailed information can be found in the evaluation report.
- Assistance dogs are welcome.
- There are six barrier-free rooms available.
- The signage (for orientation) is designed in easy-to-read, high-contrast lettering.
- There are no obstacles.
- All areas are brightly lit and glare-free.
- An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed acoustically.
- Stairs are not visually or tactilely rich in contrast.
- Stairs have handrails on both sides.
- Information is not available in Braille or prismatic writing.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF
Some information on accessibility are listed below. Detailed information can be found in the evaluation report.
- The name of the youth hostel is clearly recognizable from the outside.
- The destinations of the trails are within sight or there are signs at a constantly visible distance.
- There are six barrier-free rooms.
- Meals are presented visibly in the dining room.
- There is no information in easy language.
Evaluation report: Download as PDF