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Five Elements Hostel Leipzig

Hostel with a bar, 4-minute walk to St. Thomas Church

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Superior Family Room for 4 people | Living area
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 10 per person)
Superior Family Room for 4 people | Living area
Front of property
Games room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is NZ$113
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov

Explore the area

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Kleine Fleischergasse 8, Leipzig, SN, 04109
  • Place, St. Thomas Church
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Leipzig Zoo
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Red Bull Arena
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Leipzig (LEJ-Leipzig - Halle)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Single Room | Living area

Deluxe Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Living area

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Family Room for 4 people | Living area

Superior Family Room for 4 people

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Family Room for 6 people | Living area

Superior Family Room for 6 people

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Standard Quadruple Room

Standard Quadruple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the area

Leipzig

Five Elements Hostel Leipzig places you in the centre of Leipzig, within a short 5-minute stroll of St. Thomas Church and Bach Museum. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .At the hostel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this Zentrum hostel include Leipzig University and Leipzig's New Town Hall.
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What's nearby

  • Leipzig Market Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. Thomas Church - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Leipzig University - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Leipzig Zoo - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Red Bull Arena - 4 min drive - 2.7 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
  • ‪Asia Bistro & Supermarkt - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Katter 11 - Dein Hopfenkontor - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Milchbar Pinguin - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Spizz - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Five Elements Hostel Leipzig

Hostel with a bar, 4-minute walk to St. Thomas Church
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre 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 members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
Five Elements Hostel Leipzig offers 32 accommodations with a safe and shared/communal kitchens. This individually decorated accommodation includes desks. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site 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 centre
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2012
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

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

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 cots (infant beds)!

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 per cent 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: from 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
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 on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Huawei Pay and Amazon Pay.

We should mention

  • Children aged 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

What is the cancellation policy at Five Elements Hostel Leipzig?

Five Elements Hostel Leipzig offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 3 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Five Elements Hostel Leipzig on 9 Nov 2025 start from NZ$107.82, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to Five Elements Hostel Leipzig?

The closest beach to Five Elements Hostel Leipzig is Nacktbadestrand Cospudener See Nordstrand (6.7 km).

Is Five Elements Hostel Leipzig family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a deli, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Five Elements Hostel Leipzig is a hit with families.

Does Five Elements Hostel Leipzig serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Five Elements Hostel Leipzig?

No, Five Elements Hostel Leipzig does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Five Elements Hostel Leipzig?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Reviews

Five Elements Hostel Leipzig Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 236 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 236 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 236 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 236 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 236 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

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

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

8/10 Good

Silke

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

8/10 Good

Elsa

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

J

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with family
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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a great trip! Staff was great, very friendly. Facilities were clean and as described.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Davy, Berlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hostel with friendly staff in a good location in Leipzig.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, quite reasonable prices, brilliant staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

Busy but Comfortable

It is a large city centre hostel, spread out over a large area in a big building, busy but friendly. The dorm was only for 4 people and was spacious and comfortable. Large pleasant lounge area, and a good public bar open in the evenings. Decent buffet breakfast for 5 euro. Very fast internet throughout. The location could not be more central, with dozens of restaurant on the doorstep, and all of the city's attractions an easy walk away.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Suet Kan

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

Cheap but nice hostel

The room and the ensuite is nice and clean, free breakfast is fair too. However the room is facing all the bars and restaurants which could be really loud at night unless you close your windows (but it's so hot!) there's free coffee and tea, a big lounge area too. It's right next to the Market as well so the location is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice

Overall it was nice, but the spider webs on the ceiling were a bit scary (I'm afraid of spiders)
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Leipzig

Really nice hostel, very friendly and helpful service at reception and a very good central location
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Happy Enough that I’d Stay Again

The location is great, the staff was nice, they offer towels and locks for a deposit (nicer than charging extra), luggage storage was free, and the WiFi was fast, and the room and bathroom were clean. My only complaints are: 1) the hallway is an echo chamber and anytime someone is walking or talking you can hear them—which was especially frustrating after midnight and in the early morning; and 2) Some from the courtyard comes into the room—even as a smoker this was not ideal imo and neither is closing the windows on a humid day. But overall, I would easily recommend this location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

My first hostel

It was my first experience in a hostel, in general the experience was good except for the internet, I had many issues, especially for connecting on the breakfast lounge where I need it most. It is very well situated
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Nice hostel right in downtown

This hostel was very good regarding on cleanliness and location. But its structure is weird and in my opinion doesn't have common areas that favors meeting new people. For example the living room in not close from the bar, and the lounge is in anther floor. Also there are many families in the hostel. Said all that, if you are a solo traveler, may be difficult to meet people in this hostel. All the rest is great. The location and cleanliness.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

two great nights in Leipzig

Great hotel/hostel at a great location. Free tea/coffee all day long, nice kitchen. The only snag is that some of the rooms face an inner courtyard, where there is a bar/restaurant at the ground level. So sometimes it's a bit noisy late into the night -- bring a pair of earplugs if that's a concern. Otherwise excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Colm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great place to stay so clean and the staff were friendly and helpful will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Cool spot

Hostel was a little hard to find, is a little hidden. Wifi was good quality. Shower unfortunately would let water go out to the floor during every shower. Every bed had a light and one outlet. Lockers were the tall ones which was great but not even a divider in it.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice reception staff.

8/10 Good

Duy

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