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Become a member now - for free!Are you planning a group trip? Are you searching for ideas and suggestions for your group trip? For inspiring destinations as well as activities? Are you looking for group experiences which will entice everyone in your party? And, would you like a group accommodation that combines the perks of comfort and the best-possible service – and all that at unbeatable prices? Discover how to book your group trip online with a&o – completely hassle-free.
During your group trip, you would like to explore your group dynamics in new ways, strengthen your community, or delve into a shared interest. The demands you and your group place on your group trip are various and varied – but for us at a&o, they are business as usual.
With our a&o Best Price Guarantee, we offer centrally located accommodation in the most popular cities in Germany and the rest of Europe at the best price – find out for yourself!
1. Best price: We always offer the most attractive prices for your stay when booking directly online through aohostels.com. That’s what we call the a&o Best Price Guarantee. For groups of 10 travellers and up, we offer our special direct group price list. Save 10 percent on the standard rate – breakfast included.
2. Free nights: Every 21st person in your group stays for free at our a&o– with catering included.
3. No membership: contrary to some other youth hostels, you do not need a membership to stay with a&o.
4. Group-specific cancellation: We offer special cancellation conditions for groups. Are you travelling with more than 20 persons? Then our policy changes as well (find out more in our GTCstc)
5. a&o lounge for teachers: Many of our a&o accommodations offer an a&o lounge, an oasis of quiet for teachers during a busy school trip. Here, you can work out the itinerary for example. The lounges have a telephone (for calls within Germany), fax machine (global connections), and printer as well as coffee and tea free of charge.
6. Trainer bonus card: The “a&o Trainer Card” is available to all group leaders and trainers of travelling groups of athletes. The free bonus card offers a 5 percent discount on group accommodation (Find out more about the a&o Trainer Card here).
7. Special guest: Group leaders, tour guides , and bus drivers can use their “a&o Special Guest Card” to order non-alcoholic drinks for free at the 24-hour bar.
Together with these cost benefits, a&o offers you everything you need to plan, book, and organise your group trip in advance: information, ideas, checklists (also downloadable and printable for class and graduation trips), as well as our booking service.
During your stay at a&o, we cater to all your group needs at any time. Our a&o accommodations are perfect for travelling groups of children, teenagers, young adults, seniors, and diverse groups of younger and older travellers such as families: the attractively priced hotels are spread out over the most-popular German and European cities and are always situated right at the heart of the action. Experience all the highlights and the unique urban feel of your travel destination up close.
Are you and your group arriving with your own bus? We’ve got good news for you: most a&o accommodations offer free bus parking for travel groups at only a stone’s throw away. Regardless of your arrival time – the reception staff at your a&o awaits you round the clock for comfortable check-in. Your rooms are in principle ready for you from 3 p.m. onwards.
Our friendly staff looks forward to assisting you in planning your leisure or exploration programme, helping you book tickets for everything ranging from city sightseeing tours and museums to musicals. At night, we cordially invite you to see a day chock-full of activity to an end in our cosy hotel bar and common rooms.
Our rich breakfast buffet, which you can book as an option, has something for every taste. If you also opt for our dinner option, you can enjoy all dishes of our salad buffet.
We also offer baguettes, desserts, and drinks for your group dinner. Are you travelling with vegetarians? Don’t worry, a&o’s got them covered as well. Simply specify the number of vegetarians travelling with your group during the booking process and we’ll make sure to prepare plenty of vegetarian food as well. Take advantage of the a&o lunch offer: give us advance notice or inform reception one day in advance to request the convenient a&o lunch packages. We make sure your group is stocked with all the necessities for a satisfying and self-catered lunch. Download the current dinner plan for all cities except Edinburgh. Download the current dinner plan for Edinburgh.
Are you looking for a fitting meeting space for your group? Our conference and seminar rooms are available to travelling groups free of charge. Would you like to ensure availability of the room, for example to schedule a lecture, meeting, or sociable gathering? No problem, with our group rental rates: from 10 persons upwards, you will receive a one-time 5 euro discount on the conference room for each room you’ve booked with us. We’ve listed the number of available conference rooms, as well as their size and facilities, online and sorted by city (more information on conferences at a&os) – get peace of mind and book your group meeting space in advance.
Would you like to add an activity or two to your itinerary on the spot? Trust on a&o! We know all the ins and outs and hotspots of our cities, and are delighted to help you find and experience local cultural, sports, and recreational highlights. Book your tickets for city sightseeing tours, museums, theatre shows, musicals, cinemas, sports stadiums and events, and other spectacles through our partner GetYourGuide.
Are you looking for the perfect destination for your group trip? Allow us to introduce our most popular a&o accommodations in the trendiest cities in Germany and the rest of Europe.
Find your comfortable accommodation with us in the Czech capital of Prague. You’ve got two a&o hostels to choose from. You and your fellow travellers can explore the Golden City together by foot, and head to the Prague Castle Hradčany or marvel at the 520-metre-long Charles Bridge with its 30 baroque statues of the Madonna and other holy figures. Many artists and souvenir sellers call the bridge their workplace. In addition, many clubs, bars, and discos can be found in the surrounding area. Prague is renowned for its artisans, who offer traditional handicrafts in countless boutique shops. Make sure to save some time for strolling through the small alleyways and enjoy a hot tea or coffee in one of the many charming cafés. You and your fellow travellers should certainly remember to savour a true culinary highlight: Czech hot dogs (wieners in a croissant) are (almost literally) on the lips of all foodies!
Are you and your group travelling to Berlin? The German capital has no fewer than 4 a&o hostels, all with central locations just a short trip away from the Alexanderplatz, one of the central squares of Berlin and the ideal starting point for a sightseeing tour which takes you to some of the highlights Berlin has to offer. Why not venture all the way up the Berlin Fernsehturm (Television Tower) beforehand to get an overview of the metropolis to then start strolling towards the Rotes Rathaus, the city hall and seat of the Mayor, and onwards to the Brandenburger Tor (Brandenburg Gate). Berlin’s lush green heart, the Tiergarten park, is nestled right behind the city’s landmark building, with ample space to take a walk and catch your breath. Of course, shopping enthusiasts will get their money’s worth in Berlin as well: we particularly like the Kurfürstendamm, Friedrichstraße, Prenzlauer Berg, and Friedrichshain shopping areas. Want to shake things up at night? Keep an eye of “Kreuzkölln”, which is how Berliners affectionately call the trendy neighbourhood where the Neukölln and Kreuzberg districts meet. Our a&o Berlin Mitte and a&o Berlin Friedrichshain are located close by.
You’ll have plenty of options to plan your group trip to Hamburg, with 4 a&o hostels to choose from. The list of true Hanseatic highlights your group should certainly not miss out on includes the harbour – your boat tour of the harbour departs from the Landungsbrücken (Hamburg Jetties) –, the unique architecture of the Speicherstadt with its famous spice and carpet warehouses, as well as the Elbe Philharmonic Hall and the Jungfernstieg street. Fancy a shopping spree? Start from the latter to head to the famed Hamburg Alsterhaus Department Store and then onwards to the Neuer Wall with its elegant boutiques. Feel like venturing off the beaten path a bit? Visit the trendy Sternschanze neighbourhood, which the natives of Hamburg simply refer to as “Schanze”. Explore the many small shops, also run by local designers, before diving into a café or typical district pub. Don’t forget to sample a Franzbrötchen (cinnamon roll), which is the Hanseatic counterpart to the famous Berliner. The Reeperbahn is another must-see, as are the Inner and Outer Alster, the Övelgönne bank of the Elbe river, Wittenbergen, and Blankenese.
Vienna offers a choice of 2 a&o Hotels for your group trip to stay at; both locations are very central and therefore ideal starting points from which to explore the imperial city. Following on the trail of Empress Sissi and her Franz, you can admire the magnificent Art Nouveau architecture in the historical city centre, including buildings such as the Belvedere palace, Vienna City Hall, St Stephens Cathedral, the Karlskirche, and the Hofburg. You will find the splendid Schönbrunn Palace in the 13th district (Hietzing). The Riesenrad, the giant Ferris wheel in the Wiener Prater, beckons you for an exceptional group experience – the view from the top is uniquely stunning. For a memorable shopping experience, head to the Mariahilfer Straße and be sure to also explore all its branching side streets. Experiencing the charm of a traditional Viennese café and the delicious sweet pastries of Viennese confectioners is also a must!
Dresden is an enchanting destination for you and your fellow group travellers: historic landmarks such as the Frauenkirche, the Dresdner Zwinger, the Semper Opera House – one of the most beautiful opera houses of the whole world –, and the Golden Horseman in the Neustadt district are worthy of your undivided attention. But Dresden, which is affectionately known as Florence on the Elbe, has more to offer, such as numerous parks to catch your breath and linger for a bit. Our a&o hostel is very centrally located close to the Main station from which you can reach all corners of the capital of Saxony by foot. When staying at our a&o hostel, you’re just a few minutes’ walk away from the popular Prager Straße and Centrum Galerie shopping streets, the Altmarkt and the Altmarkt Galerie, as well as the Neues Kugelhaus. What’s more, you can let an exciting day come to an end together with your fellow travellers on our rooftop terrace with bar. The delightful panoramic views of Dresden are a truly unique souvenir, which we’re happy to share with you.