Barbarossa Hostel

Barbarossa Hostel, situated in a 150 year old warehouse building, offers its guests stylish, peaceful and centrally located accommodation in the historic centre of Nijmegen.

Located in a quiet square just off the main shopping street, the hostel makes a perfect base to enjoy the contemporary and youthful atmosphere the city has to offer.

Nijmegen is located close to the German border in the province of Gelderland, and is the oldest city in the Netherlands, dating back to the Roman Empire. Hosting a large university and several further education colleges, the city is full of students.

Nijmegen has always been known for its active political youth scene, which means you will likely be welcomed by open-minded and friendly individuals.

The city has access to numerous parks, green areas, trendy pubs, cafés with live music, concert halls and nightclubs. Large festivals are often held in Nijmegen, the most famous of which is the ‘Vierdaagse’ (Four Day March). This walking event is held together
with the “Zomerfeesten” (Summer festivities) and attracts around a million visitors of all ages.

Wintertime is typically windy, rainy and grey, with the occasional bit of snow and some beautifully crisp, sunny days. The perfect time to curl up with a book, watch a movie, or play some board games.

We like to think of our small hostel as one big family where everybody has the space to relax and do their own thing, but also participate to make Barbarossa a better place together. Common spaces include a kitchen, dining and living room, an outside roof terrace. We are looking for adventurous, open-minded and energetic volunteers to join our team. If you are looking to stay for the medium to long-term in a place like Nijmegen, volunteering at Barbarossa is an ideal opportunity to meet people from different walks of life, to discover Dutch culture and to have a great time in this historic and vibrant city. We don’t have preference on gender or sexual orientation, everybody is welcome. ☺ Speaking Dutch and/or German is a plus, but not mandatory.

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This host receives a lot of worldpackers and has a high average rating.

Reviews

5.0
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Staff & Host

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

Argentina

5

El Hostel Barbarossa fue nuestra primera experiencia como voluntarios para mí pareja y para mí, ha sido una experiencia muy buena y sumamente positiva, un ambiente súper respetuoso, cordial, donde todo lo pactado previamente se cumple y en caso contrario siempre el propietario y/o encargado están abiertos al diálogo y resolver las diferentes situaciones que pueden ir surgiendo. Las instalaciones son super cómodas y las tareas que se deben realizar son sencillas. Recomendamos esta experiencia en Nimega y en el Hostel. Saludos Fabio y Manuela

2 months ago

Spain

5

I truly loved my time at Barbarossa Hostel. The team I worked with was amazing, the city of Nijmegen is absolutely beautiful, and the host was thoughtful and considerate. Work hours are respected and they always make an effort to check if the weekly schedule works well with your plans. I recommend it!

3 months ago

Australia

5

I had a fantastic time at Hostel Barbarossa, it truly felt like my home while I was there and wish I could have stayed longer. The facilities are all clean and comfortable. The work and the hours are all very fair and the owner, Joep, is very reasonable, if you ever have any issues or concerns simply talk to him and he will work to fix them. I made good friends with all of the people volunteering with me, but especially Lucas and Lay. You guys are the best!

4 months ago

New Zealand

5

The tasks were generally simple and easy to follow, with a flexible schedule that left plenty of time for trips and activities. The provided food was sufficient, and the weekly staff dinner was a nice bonus. The staff and volunteers were welcoming and supportive.
Cons: The living quarters were a bit cramped, and during my stay, it didn’t quite have the typical backpacker hostel atmosphere.

5 months ago

Spain

5

Great experience and nice place!! The team is fabulous and willing to help you in whatever. Shifts and work hours are always respected. If you want to connect with people around the world, to share part of your time there and learn some languages it’s the perfect place.

6 months ago


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