This was my first trip to Europe and I was by myself. I couldn't have chosen a more fun and neat place to stay. Plus it was right in the heart of everything. I wish I could have stayed longer. The breakfast was great and my view was great. Price was right and I loved The Gasthaus Hackteufel!!! I will return one day, this time with my husband.

Location, location, location. This hotel is just steps from the famous bridge in the heart of the old town. We used it as a great base for visiting the sites and could rest in our room between outings!

Our room was beautiful and clean, we were welcomed with a bowl of fruit and complimentary wine. The room had wood beams in the ceiling and wood floors with area rugs. Even a small private balcony although we didn't really use it.

We paid 238 EUR total for 2 nights. A good deal for the location and atmosphere. It was recommended by Lonely Planet and we second the recommendation! Would stay here again.

A really wonderful inn. We stayed in room #12 - on the top floor. The room is very large and very spacious, with a small fridge, a CD player, a TV, an ensuite bath with a bathtub, and a gorgeous view of the castle and the old town from your window. The hosts were very welcoming and gracious. The breakfast was typical of the rest of europe and quite sufficient. Very nice, courteous staff who were very helpful. Would definitely stay there again when we return. The gorgeous view alone is well worth it. There is an elevator in the hotel, but getting to room #12 requires going up some stairs as well, but that's what you have to do to enjoy the view of the castle, the Neckar river, and old town. Location is very central, only steps from the old bridge and the Marktplatz.

We stayed here for 2 nights in late September 2006 and enjoyed our stay at Gasthaus Hackteufel and the lovely Heidelberg itself.

The room itself was fairly basic, but neat and clean. We had a room on the first floor facing the front of the hotel overlooking the cobblestone street and the front of the restuarant - I think we were room number 1.

We never found the noise to be a problem but others might if you are sensitive to noise. In the hotel room directory they acknowledge this and say to request a room away from the road for future stays if it has been a problem.

Breakfast was included in the rate and was a small buffet. The tables were individually set up in the morning with your name on it for when you came down, which was a nice touch.

The restuarant downstairs had good food and good service.

The location is good, near the old bridge and close to the main strip of Old Town Heidelberg. It didn't take us too long to walk to Heidelberg Castle either.

Wireless internet was available in the room (for a charge) and we used it with our laptop.

Parking was at a local garage down the road - directions were given on how to get there and we found it easily.

Good value for money and a well run hotel that tries to provide that personalised touch.