House rules

  • Smoking is prohibited in the rooms and in the corridors. Violation of the smoking ban will result in a fine of 50€. Any handling with fire and open light is prohibited in the entire house without exception! For safety and hygiene reasons, the preparation of hot food and drinks in the rooms is not permitted.
  • Fire regulations - see separate notices in the corridors - must be observed. Please report any damage or faults to hostel staff immediately. Please familiarise yourself with the fire extinguishing procedures, the use of fire extinguishers and the location of escape routes.
  • Anyone who negligently triggers the fire alarm system (smoke detectors in the ceiling) by smoking cigarettes or otherwise handling fire or smoke, or who misuses the manual call points, will bear the full cost of the resulting automatic call out of the fire brigade (cost approx. Euro 1,800.00).
  • Do not make noise on the floor or in the stairwells! Please note that action will be taken against any offenders, including expulsion.
  • The common rooms are for relaxation and rest only. If you feel like socialising, go to the lobby or one of the other common rooms. If you have too much energy, you can go to our industrial vault to play table football, table tennis or do push-ups.
  • The use of music players is not permitted in the house. Radios, loudspeakers, CD players etc. can be confiscated by the hostel staff at any time, even as a precaution until departure.
  • Night rest is from 22:00 to 07:00. The courtyard is closed during this time. Use of the showers should be avoided during this time.
  • A valid ID is mandatory. Passport, identity card or driving licence are accepted. The Palace of Industry reserves the right to request further information.
  • It is strictly forbidden to bring alcohol or other drugs into the hostel. The hostel staff will confiscate any alcohol in the rooms and in the guest kitchen for the duration of the stay. The hostel staff reserves the right to expel any guest found in possession of illegal drugs.
  • It is strictly forbidden to slide on stair railings, sit on windowsills or climb over windowsills or outside railings. It is strictly forbidden to misuse any of the hostel's facilities, in particular gymnastics and jumping on and off the bunk beds. Guests are fully responsible for any injury or damage caused by improper use of the facilities.
  • The use of the two lifts with more persons than officially permitted (see signage in the respective lift) is strictly prohibited. The costs for a triggered malfunction and re-commissioning can amount to up to 300€ and are to be paid by the guest.
  • Keeping and bringing animals is only permitted in private rooms after consultation.
  • Weapons of any kind may not be brought into the hostel.
  • The use of our house for own, economic purposes is not permitted.
  • Visitors can be received in the lobby. The overnight stay of persons from outside the house is generally prohibited.
  • During your stay, you are responsible for the safekeeping and securing of your own belongings.
  • The use of bed linen is obligatory for hygienic reasons.
  • If the rooms are particularly dirty, an extra cleaning fee may be charged.
  • The hostel staff exercises house rights! In urgent cases, the hostel staff may enter the rooms in order to exercise their house rights and take necessary measures. In case of disturbance of the peace in the house or violation of the house security and house rules, the hostel staff is authorised to take appropriate and necessary measures to restore order. Hostel reprimands can be issued after repeated warnings or in the case of gross violations of domestic peace. The central common areas and corridors of the hostel are under video surveillance for security reasons.