Bike-friendly hostels know exactly what cyclists need. They meet very specific quality criteria and offer cyclists ideal conditions. It’s not only the refreshment stops that are sunny, but the whole experience.
Bike-friendly accommodation services:
- Guests can stay for just one night (subject to availability)
- Lockable, covered, and tidy cycle parking spaces
- Labeled as a bike-friendly accommodation provider in outdoor advertising and on the internet
- Cyclist’s breakfast - continental breakfast with muesli*
- Snack pack and (isotonic) drinks on request to take on day trips*
- Current weather information (newspaper, radio, internet, teletext)
- Partnerships with bike rental and service stations as well as specialist workshops
- Reservation and possible collection of rental bikes or child seats, helmets, and special bikes on request
- Drying facilities for wet clothes
- Tools (basic equipment: set of spanners, pump with pressure gauge, puncture repair kit, chain spray, bike lock)
- Bike cleaning facilities
- Luggage transport or organization – may include a charge
- Pick-up or organization in emergencies
- Bike information from A to Z: Bicycle brochure, bicycle map, ferry connections, taking bikes on trains, bicycle taxi, bicycle rental with prices, cycling events
- Route suggestions/tips from the host
- E-bike: charging facilities
*excluding holiday apartments
As you can see: The standards are high and once you’re there, you’ll usually find extra special features that make for an even more unforgettable cycling experience.
