Are the hostel bars in Stuttgart open to non-guests?

DJH bars are technically guest-only but in practice they don't ID at the door. If you're staying at a nearby hotel and want a Trollinger, walk in. Both hostels have an open ground-floor entrance.

How late do hostel bars stay open in Stuttgart?

Both close around 22:30 to align with DJH 22:00 quiet hours in the dorms. For a real late-night, the Theodor-Heuss-Straße bar mile runs until 02:00-03:00 most nights.

What should I order at a Stuttgart hostel bar?

Trollinger by the glass is the local move. It's a light Württemberg red made only here. Trollinger Schorle (cut with sparkling water) is the everyday version. Lemberger is the more serious red. Both DJH bars stock all three.

Are Stuttgart hostel bars budget-friendly?

Yes. Trollinger by the glass is €3-4, beer €3-4, mixers €4-5. About half the price of a Theo bar mile cocktail bar.

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Stuttgart BarRanked guide

Best Hostels with a Bar in Stuttgart

Stuttgart is a wine town that takes its drinking seriously: Trollinger by the glass, regional lagers on tap, and Apfelschorle for the under-18 school groups. The two viable hostels in town both run their own ground-floor bar, which means you can warm up before heading to the Theodor-Heuss-Straße bar mile (or skip the commute entirely if the U-Bahn closed at 01:00). Here's how the two stack up.

◉ Ranking · 2 picks

01Jugendherberge Stuttgart International€32
02Jugendherberge Stuttgart Neckarpark€28

§ 01 — Traveler's take

“I rolled into Jugendherberge International on a Thursday after a delayed train from Frankfurt. Took the U5 from Hauptbahnhof to Charlottenplatz and walked up the Bopser. The hostel bar was open, three guys from a school trip in Hannover were playing pool, and the bartender poured me a Trollinger Schorle for €3.20. I didn't even need to leave the building to feel like I'd arrived in Stuttgart. The next night I went to Theo bar mile, lost an hour at Schräglage, and barely made the last U-Bahn back. The hostel bar pre-game was the better story.”

§ 02 — The ranked list

Our Top 2 Picks

★ 8.22,087 reviews€32/night

Jugendherberge Stuttgart International

Jugendherberge Stuttgart International is the official DJH youth hostel in Stuttgart-Mitte, perched on Haußmannstraße at the foot of the Bopser hill, 10 minutes' walk from the Hauptbahnhof and 2 minutes from Charlottenplatz U-Bahn. 8.2 rating from 2,087 reviewers, with a sun terrace looking over central Stuttgart, an in-house restaurant, and a bar serving Trollinger by the glass. Reliable, clean, family-friendly. Not a party hostel.

Panoramic terrace over central Stuttgart
DJH-grade cleanliness and 24h reception
Breakfast buffet, restaurant, and bar on site
Game room with pool table, ping-pong, board games

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★ 7.61,127 reviews€28/night

Jugendherberge Stuttgart Neckarpark

Jugendherberge Stuttgart Neckarpark is the suburban DJH option in Bad Cannstatt, 5km north-east of the centre. 7.6 rating from 1,127 reviewers, free parking (rare and valuable in Stuttgart), 4-minute walk to Bad Cannstatt S-Bahn station, and 15 minutes on foot to the Mercedes-Benz Museum. Best for drivers, Volksfest weekends, and Mercedes pilgrims. Quieter than the city-centre option, but you commute for nightlife.

Free parking + EV charging on site
10 min walk to Cannstatter Volksfest grounds
Indoor play area for kids + family rooms with private bath
Modern art-gallery space and game room

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§ 03 — Tips

Tips for Choosing a Hostel with Bar in Stuttgart

Tip Nº 01

Both hostels' bars close around 22:30 and the DJH 22:00 quiet hours start in dorms. Use the bar to warm up, then move to the Bohnenviertel or Theo bar mile if you want a real night out.

Tip Nº 02

Order a Trollinger Schorle (Trollinger red wine cut with sparkling water) at either hostel bar for the local move. €3-4 a glass and the bartenders pour real measures.

Tip Nº 03

Jugendherberge International has a happy hour on weeknights, usually 18:00-19:00, but it's not advertised online. Ask at reception when you check in.

Tip Nº 04

Jugendherberge Neckarpark's bar is smaller but quieter, and they pour the same regional wines. Better choice if you want to read a book with a glass instead of meeting school-trip kids.

Tip Nº 05

Cash and card both work. Tip 50 cents to a euro on a single drink, more for a round, that's the local norm.

§ 04 — Other vibes