Is breakfast really included at both Stuttgart hostels?

Yes, both DJH hostels include the buffet breakfast in the room rate. There's no opt-out for a discount, the price is the same with or without.

What time does breakfast end at Stuttgart hostels?

09:30 sharp on weekdays, 10:00 weekends. Set an alarm if you have a train to catch, the staff start clearing at the exact cut-off.

Is the breakfast buffet vegetarian/vegan friendly?

Vegetarian yes — bread, cheese, eggs, müsli, jam, fresh fruit. Vegan options are limited to the bread, jam, fruit, müsli with a soy milk on request. Tell reception when you check in if you need vegan and they'll add the milk.

Can I get coffee outside the breakfast hours?

There's a vending machine in the lobby of both hostels (drip coffee, €1.50 per cup) but for proper coffee you need a café. Café Krone in the Bohnenviertel for International, Café Bad Cannstatt for Neckarpark.

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Stuttgart Breakfast IncludedRanked guide

Best Hostels with Breakfast Included in Stuttgart

Stuttgart hostels know their crowd: school groups, families, and budget travelers in transit between Frankfurt and Munich. Both viable hostels in town include a buffet breakfast, which sounds standard until you realise central Stuttgart cafés charge €12-€18 for a similar spread. Both DJH properties open the buffet at 07:00 sharp, both close by 09:30-10:00 sharp, and both serve the same German classics: Brötchen, cold cuts, cheese, jam, soft-boiled eggs, coffee, juice, fruit. Here's how the two compare.

◉ Ranking · 2 picks

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

§ 01 — Traveler's take

“I had a 06:55 ICE to Munich on a Friday in October. Got up at 06:30 at Jugendherberge International, was in the breakfast room by 06:45 (it opens at 07:00, but the coffee machine was already humming). Made a quick Brötchen-cheese-tomato sandwich, grabbed an apple for the train, was at Charlottenplatz U-Bahn by 06:38 and at Hauptbahnhof platform 4 by 06:50. Total cost of breakfast: €0, included. Total cost in central Stuttgart equivalent: €15. The DJH breakfast wasn't memorable but it was the difference between catching the train fed or hungry.”

§ 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 Breakfast Included in Stuttgart

Tip Nº 01

Both hostels open the buffet at 07:00 sharp and close it on the dot at 09:30 weekdays / 10:00 weekends. There's no flexibility, the staff start clearing exactly at the cut-off.

Tip Nº 02

Bring a small Tupperware or wax paper from your bag if you have a long train ride. DJH culture is fine with a takeaway sandwich, no one will say anything if you wrap a Brötchen and a slice of cheese for the road.

Tip Nº 03

Coffee is drip, not espresso. If you want a real cappuccino, walk 5 minutes downhill from International to Café Krone in the Bohnenviertel, or 5 minutes from Neckarpark to a Bad Cannstatt bakery. €3-4 for a proper coffee.

Tip Nº 04

Soft-boiled eggs sit in a warmer with shells on, German style. Crack into the small ceramic egg cup at the table. There's a salt shaker. This is normal.

Tip Nº 05

The Apfelschorle on the breakfast buffet is the underrated move. Apple juice cut with sparkling water, the standard German non-alcoholic morning drink. Better than the orange juice.

§ 04 — Other vibes