Hotel Krokodil

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Independent
9 (20 reviews)
Kleinschmidtstraße 12, Heidelberg, 69115 , Heidelberg , DE
49-62217392970

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Facilities

Free WiFi
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Front desk (limited hours)
Smoke-free property
Parking (limited spaces)
Self parking (surcharge)

Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent central but quiet location, close to the Altstadt
Friendly, welcoming and helpful staff (assistance with luggage noted)
Very good breakfast (fresh, varied, delicious)
Clean and well maintained hotel
Charming small-hotel atmosphere; on-site restaurant and art displays
Quiet rooms and comfortable overall stay
Cons:
No elevator — reception and rooms up stairs, an issue for some guests
Parking can be difficult; hotel garage/nearby garage may be too small for cars with roof boxes and street spots are limited
At least one guest reported an aged/too-soft mattress and non-adjustable bed slats
Breakfast could use more variation over a longer stay

Categories

Cleanliness
9.2
Multiple reviews explicitly describe the hotel as very clean and well maintained (‚sehr sauber‘, ‚propre et bien entretenu‘).
Service
9.3
Consistently praised: friendly, welcoming and helpful staff (assistance with luggage, warm reception). Several reviews highlight attentive, kind hosts.
Location
9.5
Repeatedly noted as excellent: central but quiet, within easy walking distance of the historic centre and station; ideal for exploring Heidelberg.
Room Quality
8.2
Generally comfortable and roomy, with several guests reporting good sleep; one clear complaint about an aged bed/soft, worn mattress and non-adjustable slats lowered this score.
Amenities
8.4
Breakfast, on-site restaurant and nearby covered parking are positives, but lack of an elevator and occasional parking/garage size issues (e.g. difficulty with cars carrying roof boxes) are noted drawbacks.
Value for Money
9
Not frequently called out explicitly, but overall positive impressions (location, service, breakfast, cleanliness) support a solid value-for-money rating.
Food and Beverage
9.2
Breakfast is repeatedly highlighted as a strong point (fresh, varied, delicious). One guest suggested more variation over a week, which slightly moderates the score.
Overall Experience
9.2
Many guests report a wonderful, recommendable stay — charming, quiet hotel with friendly staff and a great location; a few practical issues (stairs, parking) temper the perfect score.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-05-19 12:54

Property Description

Experience comfort and convenience at Hotel Krokodil, where your satisfaction is our priority.

Dine Delightfully
Savor a delicious start to your day at Restaurant Krokodil with our enticing buffet breakfasts, served from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM during weekdays and until 11:00 AM on weekends.

Modern Amenities
Unwind in one of our 16 well-appointed guestrooms, featuring flat-screen televisions and complimentary wireless Internet. Enjoy the luxury of spacious bathrooms, complete with bathtubs or showers, hair dryers, and all the conveniences to make your stay comfortable.

Prime Location
Nestled in the heart of Heidelberg's Weststadt, our hotel places you just minutes away from famous attractions like Heidelberg Castle and the Körperwelten Museum, ensuring an unforgettable experience.

Don't miss out—book your stay at Hotel Krokodil today for a memorable getaway!

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 20 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.2
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 9
Food and Beverage: 9.2
Overall Experience: 9.2
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Regina • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Ulrich • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Heike • extended_group • us
10
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Ischa • solo_traveller • nl
10
Pros:

Very friendly welcome. Clean spacious room. Walking distance to town center.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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H. • couple • nl
8
Prima hotel & aardig personeel
Pros:

Ontzettend aardig personeel! Goed ontbijt, schone kamers en loopafstand van het oude centrum

Cons:

Het was erg warm in de kamer. En de douche veranderde steeds uit zichzelf van temperatuur

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Marion • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Elisabeth • solo_traveller • fr
8
Pros:

Très bon accueil. Environnement agréable
Très calme

Cons:

Pas d’ascenseur

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Matthias • couple • de
8
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Remco • couple • nl
10
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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rob • family_with_children • nl
8
Pros:

Mooie kamer

Cons:

De luidruchtige ventilator in de badkamer.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Eric • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Karl-Heinz • couple • de
9
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Gudrun • couple • de
6
Pros:

Frühstück

Cons:

Lärm durch Baustellen
Zugesagtes Zimmer anderweitig vergeben

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Oulanova • extended_group • de
9
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Tony • couple • gb
9
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Cláudia • couple • dk
7
Praktisk
Pros:

Lokalitet

Cons:

Alt for varmt 🥵 og ingen elevator .

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Emile • solo_traveller • nl
8
Een prima hotel om Heidelberg te verkennen.
Pros:

Prima plek, prettig hotel, vriendelijke mensen!

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Dieter • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

Lage, Essen,Freundlichkeit

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Conceição • couple • pt
8
Boa relação preço/ qualidade num ambiente típico
Pros:

Gostei do facto de ser típico e ter uma história associada. O restaurante por baixo era muito bom e a localização era perfeita para o que eu procurava

Cons:

Talvez beneficiasse de uma renovação dos equipamentos, mantendo o rústico mas mais atual e confortável

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Christine • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

Sauberes Zimmer, sehr zentral

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee