The very first independent hostel for travellers in Leipzig. Our friendly staff provides you with information and help, free Wi-Fi, cheap drinks etc 24/7
The Sleepy Lion is the very first independent hostel for backpackers in Leipzig. Our beautiful Wilhelminian style building was completely refurbished in 2010/2011 and has disabled access.
We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and are proud to offer the best overnight possibilities you can find in the city, within 10 minutes on foot or 1 tram stop from the main train station. You can have breakfast until 11 am, and there's always somebody available to serve you a beer or a soft drink, or to tell you about cool places to spend the evening.
* located right in the city centre * comfortable accommodation in clean 1 to 10 bed rooms * modern apartments from 1 to 4 beds with kitchen & TV * every room with shower and toilet * breakfast from 07.00 to 11.00 o`clock (3.50 �) * non smoking rooms only * handicap-accessible rooms * elevator * luggage storage * free lockers (useable with your own padlock) * 24 hours service * high-speed internet and FREE WiFi * major credit cards accepted * no curfew * free city maps * drinks and snacks * backyard/ BBQ area * small tea kitchen (microwave, kettle, fridge) * free tea and coffee
Explore the famous historical sights following the trails of Bach and Goethe, see where the political upheavals of 1989 started - or enjoy the green areas of Leipzig.
Leipzig is one of the most vibrant cities in Germany with a fascinating night scene in a still moderately priced student town.
There are not many German cities where you can do windsurfing, sailing, diving, kite-surfing and other water sports. Just a 20 minutes ride from the city centre by car or public transport you can do it in Leipzig and right at two big lakes: Lake Kulkwitz and lake Cospuden, vegetated surface minings. Just ask us when you check in.
No membership card needed, no age restriction, no closing times.
Mandatory: Bed linen: 2.50 � (one time fee)
Optional: Breakfast: 3.50 � (7am-11am)
Directions
Reception Times: 6 a.m. till 11 p.m. If arrival later than 11 p.m. please call in advance:
Directions: See also included map under photos !
Distances: S-Bahn (Train) S1 Industriegelände West - 500m BUS-Station 130/131 - 500m, TRAM-Stop No. 7 - 1000m, See also Map under Photos City Centre and Main Station 4 km New Trade Fair 11 km, Airport 14 km
Highway A9 Exit Leipzig West 10 km heading Leipzig, after city sign of Leipzig at the Shell station turn left to our big and free parking place directly at hotel.
Easy and convenient with Taxi: from central station Leipzig: approx. 12 EUR from Airport Leipzig/Halle: approx. 23 EUR
By Public Transport / Train: From central station with trane S-Bahn S1 direction Miltitzer Allee (Plagwitz / Grünau), get off the train at stop Industriegelände West. Turn to the left hand side to the end of platform, foot path from platform up to the bridge via the Rückmarstdorfer Street to the right to the Merseburger street, there to the left until you reach a Shell gas station, at the gas station turn to the left and follow the little street to our hotel, approx. 10 min footway in total.
Bus: from central station with Bus Nr. 131 (direction Merseburg) till stop at Merseburger-/Schomburgk-straße. (operates every hour only at daytime)
Tram: from central station with Tram No. 7 (direction Böhlitz-Ehrenberg) till stop at Rathaus Leutzsch. From there via the Rückmarsdorfer Street to the Merseburger street, there to the left until you reach a Shell gas station, at the gas station turn to the left and follow the little street to our hotel, approx. 15 min footway in total.
Facilities
Luggage Storage, Bike Parking, Free Carpark, Breakfast Not Included, WiFi in lobby, Web access in lobby, WiFi in room
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