Five Elements Hostel Leipzig

Hostel near St. Thomas Church in Leipzig

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Shower, towels
Superior Family Room for 4 people | Living area
Superior Family Room for 4 people | Living area
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Kleine Fleischergasse 8, Leipzig, SN, 04109
  • Place, St. Thomas Church
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Leipzig University
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Leipzig Zoo
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Leipzig (LEJ-Leipzig - Halle)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Single Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Family Room for 4 people

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Family Room for 6 people

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Quadruple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Leipzig

Heart of Leipzig.At this Zentrum hostel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of St. Thomas Church and Bach Museum. Leipzig University and Leipzig's New Town Hall are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Leipzig Market Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. Thomas Church - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bach Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Leipzig University - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Leipzig Zoo - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Leipzig Markt S-Bahn - 3 min walk
  • Leipzig Central Station - 10 min walk
  • Leipzig (LEJ-Leipzig - Halle) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Augustiner Am Markt - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Katter 11 - Dein Hopfenkontor - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Spizz - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Paulaner - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Madrid - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Five Elements Hostel Leipzig

Hostel near St. Thomas Church in Leipzig
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Five Elements Hostel Leipzig.

This Leipzig hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2012
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
Five Elements Hostel Leipzig offers 32 accommodations with safes and shared/communal kitchens. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Designer stores
  • Shopping mall
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 5
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. Exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 percent will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 10 per person
  • Pet fee: EUR 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 5 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay, Apple Pay, Huawei Pay, and Amazon Pay
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Huawei Pay, and Amazon Pay. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Say Cheese Hostel
Say Cheese Hostel Leipzig
Say Cheese Leipzig
Say Cheese Leipzig Hostel
Five Elements Hostel Leipzig
Five Elements Leipzig
Five Elements Hostel Leipzig Leipzig
Five Elements Hostel Leipzig Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is Five Elements Hostel Leipzig to the airport?

Five Elements Hostel Leipzig is 13.1 mi (25-min drive) away from the Leipzig (LEJ-Leipzig - Halle) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Five Elements Hostel Leipzig?

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Five Elements Hostel Leipzig on Jun 7, 2026 start from CA $74, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Five Elements Hostel Leipzig have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Five Elements Hostel Leipzig.

How close is Five Elements Hostel Leipzig to the beach?

This hostel is 5.5 mi (14-min drive) from Nacktbadestrand Cospudener See Nordstrand and 6.4 mi (17-min drive) from Markkleeberger Strand. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Five Elements Hostel Leipzig offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Five Elements Hostel Leipzig, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 10 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Five Elements Hostel Leipzig?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Spielbank Leipzig (5-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Five Elements Hostel Leipzig?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Five Elements Hostel Leipzig?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Five Elements Hostel Leipzig have a pool?

Five Elements Hostel Leipzig does not have a pool.

Does Five Elements Hostel Leipzig have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Five Elements Hostel Leipzig to downtown Leipzig?

Five Elements Hostel Leipzig is 0.2 mi away from Leipzig.

Five Elements Hostel Leipzig Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 243 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 243 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 243 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 243 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 243 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Antje

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hostel, great position in the City Center. It was not too noisy, although it is right in the middle of L.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely relaxed place, central to all the fun

Amazing value, given the location and quality of accommodation
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything is fine with the price, staffs are helpful Super great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Harmanpreet

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Niels Rosenlund

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good with a small kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was great!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Emel

Disliked: Cleanliness
The location is great. It was awfully noisy all evening, all night and during the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So great experience
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Louise

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The place was fine for a hostel - but that is what it was, a hostel. Web has place listed for 37 Euros and Expedia charged $138. My complaint about this has gone unanswered for a week.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
1
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very reasonable priced room and fairly comfortable, but noise and smoke from outside was too much. Room was too hot even with heat turned off. Had to open windows to cool down. People smoking below and moving trash cans, playing guitars all night long. Miserable sleep for all of us as a result.
Verified

8/10 Good

Elsa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hostel is in an ideal location. It is on a gorgeous little square with a fountain. (The photo is accurate!) It's steps away from an alley packed with popular cafes and restaurants. It's also a very short walk to J.S. Bach's church, St. Thomas. Perfection! A few things to note: (1) The interior is a series of hallways that make almost no sense and lead to a disjointed feeling of the place. It's impossible to get your bearings when inside. (2) Our room had plenty of space, it was clean, and the beds were fine. (3) Unfortunately, we needed to open the window to cool down the room and cigarette smoke wafted in from the courtyard below at all hours of the day and night. (4) The walls are thin so we could hear people walk down the hallway. Fortunately, this didn't happen very often. (5) The breakfast is serviceable and unfussy, but at 30 Euros for four people, overpriced.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

WILBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Muy buena atención de la recepción
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ich fand unseren Aufenthalt als Familie in einem Vierbettzimmer gut, die Lage ist super zentral und der Eingangsbereich ist wirklich besonders hübsch. Die Zimmer sind so wie sie gedacht sind, zweckmäßig. Einzig fände ich einen Rausfallschutz am oberen Etagenbett sinnvoll und für mich persönlich fehlte ein absoluter hygienischer Standart, und zwar Matratzenschoner.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manuela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sehr empfehlenswert, Top Lage

Tolles Hostel in Top Lage, hilfsbereiter Service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles super
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

Billigt simpelt hotel midt i byen

Billigt hotel midt i byen. Vi havde ikke brug for andet end 4 senge til en enkelt overnatning med gennem Tyskland, og det var hvad vi fik, intet mere, intet mindre. Super flinkt personale i Lobbyen der for en gangs skyld snakkede flydende engelsk, så vi slap for vores folkeskole engelsk.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Besser geht nicht!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Juli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Das Hostel liegt super zentral und macht rein äußerlich schon was her, das Personal war zuvorkommend und sehr freundlich. Die Einrichtung der Zimmer ist abgenutzt und in die Jahre gekommen und für ein Hostel wären Matratzenschoner angebracht.Das Zimmer war sauber und geräumig.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Katja

Liked: Staff & service
Die Unterkunft ist gut zu finden und praktisch gelegen. Man kann sie zu Fuß gut erreichen, da sich viele Parkhäuser im Umfeld befinden. Insgesamt macht die Unterkunft einen guten Eindruck. Allerdings war unser Zimmer bei Anreise noch etwas schmutzig (Staubflocken samt Haaren neben dem Bett, Haare auf dem Laken), die Fußleisten neben dem Bett waren lose, sodass sie, sobald man aufgrund des begrenzten Platzes anstößt, quer durchs Zimmer fliegen. Im Badezimmer fehlte eine Ablage über dem Waschbecken (Halterung war da, aber Platte nicht) und eine andere Halterung war dermaßen lose in der Wand, dass man Angst hatte, etwas draufzulegen. Die Lüftung im Bad war außerdem so laut wie ein Laubbläser… aber das nervigste Geräusch waren die knarzenden Betten, die bei jeder Gelegenheit Geräusche von sich gaben. Das war wirklich nervig! Ähnliche Geräusche fanden sich auch in den Zimmern unserer Mitreisenden, sodass ich von einem allgemeinen Problem dieser Bettkonstruktionen ausgehe. Was mir wirklich positiv gefiel, war das Frühstück, das liebevoll vorbereitet für lediglich 10€/Person in der Lounge dazugebucht werden konnte. Generell möchte ich betonen, dass die Angestellten alle sehr nett und zuvorkommend waren. Aber nach unseren Erfahrungen werden wir das Hostel wohl nicht noch einmal buchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ein komfortables Hostel mitten in der Stadt; hatten ein großes Familienzimmer mit 4 Betten; preisgünstig. Markt und Passagen sind bequem zu Fuß zu erreichen; gute S-Bahn-Anbindung. Sehr freundliches, liebenswürdiges Personal, nette Atmosphäre, wunderbares Frühstück mit allem was man braucht; Koffer-Abstell-Service für vor dem Einchecken und nach dem Auschecken. Wir fanden alles prima und haben uns wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Sehr weitläufig. Lange, verwinkelte Korridore. Früstücksbuffet mit kleiner Auswahl.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mathias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zentral gelegen große schöne Zimmer. Kleiner Nachteil nur ein Matratze wenn man zu zweit übernachtet. Parkplatz und Parkhaus gleich um die Ecke.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Berndt

Liked: Staff & service
An sich eine super Unterkunft nur sollte evtl der Zustand der möbel sollte überprüft werden
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wir hatten ein 4-Personen-Appartement am Ende des Flurs mit Fenstern zum Innenhof. Dieser war aufgrund (der guten) Gastro sehr belebt. Aber die Fenster schließen schalldicht, so dass wir gut geschlafen haben. Die Lage des Hostels ist fantastisch. Unser Auto haben wir im nahe gelegenen Parkhaus unterm Markt abgestellt. Alle Mitarbeiter vor Ort sind sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Das Frühstück war gut und wurde dem günstigen Preis mehr als gerecht. Unsere Kinder haben sogar kostenlos gegessen. Für einen geringen Aufpreis konnten wir etwas später auschecken. Alles in allem eine Empfehlung.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023