Nepomuks Hostel

Nepomuks Hostel is a budget hostel at Kiebachgasse 16 in the heart of Innsbruck's Altstadt, Tyrol, Austria. The address sits a few steps from the Goldenes Dachl, the Gothic balcony that is the symbol of the city, and the pedestrian lanes of the old town, which are lined with arcaded medieval houses. The Hofburg, the Domkirche St. Jakob and the Inn river are all within a short walk, and the Hauptbahnhof is reachable on foot or by a brief bus ride. The building belongs to the old town's historic fabric, giving the hostel the atmosphere of a traditional Tyrolean townhouse street rather than a purpose-built hostel block. Accommodation ranges from Dormitory Beds to Private Rooms, with prices of roughly €30 to €90 for a double room depending on season, which is among the lowest in the central area. Listed amenities include Wi-Fi, a shared kitchen for self-catering, a common room for meeting other travellers and luggage storage that helps guests arriving before check-in or leaving after check-out. There is no restaurant or spa listed, so meals are taken in the many cafes and Tyrolean inns that surround the hostel, or prepared in the kitchen using groceries from nearby supermarkets. The service character is that of a social, backpacker-oriented property suited to solo travellers, groups of friends and cyclists or hikers travelling on a budget, and it is also used by couples who want a central bed at low cost. Because the old town is largely pedestrianised, visitors arriving by car should plan to park in a nearby garage and walk the last stretch. Noise from the lively lanes can be noticeable on weekend evenings, and light sleepers may prefer a private room. The hostel is a practical base for exploring the Nordkette cable cars, the Bergisel ski jump, Ambras Castle and day trips by rail to Salzburg, Munich or Italy's Brenner route. Rates rise in winter sports season and around the Christmas markets, so early booking is advisable.