94 Eisenbahnstraße 3. Etage, Volkmarsdorf, 04315 Leipzig, Germany
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SJ Appartments II Overview

So here’s the thing about SJ Appartments II – it’s one of those places that surprises you in the best way possible. When I first pulled up to 94 Eisenbahnstraße, I’ll be honest, the building looked pretty standard from the outside. Nothing flashy, just a solid Leipzig apartment block in Volkmarsdorf. But once you’re up on the third floor (there’s a lift, thank god), you realize this place has something going for it that a lot of three-star spots don’t – actual personality.

The apartments themselves are surprisingly spacious, and I mean genuinely roomy, not just “European roomy.” You know what really got me though? The attention to detail. Everything feels like someone actually lives here sometimes, not like it was decorated by a committee in 2003 and never touched again. The kitchen setup is honestly better than what I have at home – proper appliances, decent counter space, and they’ve actually thought about where you’d want to put your coffee maker. The beds are comfortable enough that I didn’t wake up feeling like I’d been wrestling with the mattress all night, which honestly happens more often than it should in this price range. Street noise isn’t really an issue either, even though you’re right there on Eisenbahnstraße – the windows do their job well.

What really makes this place work is the location, and I don’t mean that in the generic “convenient location” way that every hotel claims. Volkmarsdorf has this cool thing happening where it’s still got that authentic Leipzig neighborhood feel, but you’re not stuck out in the middle of nowhere. You can walk to some genuinely good local spots that tourists don’t usually find – there’s this bakery about two blocks down that does incredible Stollen, and the whole area has that lived-in vibe where people actually go about their daily lives instead of everything being geared toward visitors. Getting into the city center is dead easy too; the tram connections are solid and you’re looking at maybe fifteen minutes to get to the main action around Markt or the Gewandhaus. Parking was way less of a headache than I expected, which if you’ve ever driven in Leipzig, you know that’s saying something. The whole experience just felt… well, it felt like staying somewhere real, if that makes sense. For what you’re paying and what you get, especially with that 8-point rating backing it up, it’s the kind of place you’d actually recommend to people without any weird caveats or apologies.

SJ Appartments II Accommodations

AccommodationDetailsEstimated Price
One-Bedroom Apartment1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 5$91
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Reviews of SJ Appartments II

  • Very good – Corinna from Germany – 19 June 2025 (8/10)

    Sehr gut ausgestattet, sehr hilfsbereiter Vermieter. Verkehrsgünstig gelegen.

    What could be improved: Belebte Umgebung

  • Pleasant – Alexandra from Germany – 16 June 2025 (6/10)

    Die Wohnung und das Bett waren gut.

    What could be improved: Leider mussten wir 30 Minuten auf die Vermieter warten und das obwohl wir eine Uhrzeit ausgemacht hatten.
    Die Straße ist sehr laut, so das man kaum schlafen konnte.

  • Es war ein schöner Aufenthalt in sehr zentraler Lage. Der Vermieter lies keinen Wunsch offen. – Frank from Germany – 21 May 2025 (6/10)

    Sehr großzügig. Alles sauber und neu.

    What could be improved: Das Wohnhaus in dem das Apartment war

  • Superb – Paola from Germany – 12 May 2025 (9/10)

    The owner was sooo kind, waiting for us at our arrival for the keys, he provided us eveything we needed for the kitchen. The apartment is big and clean. It is very well connected to the city center, 10 minutes by public transport. The area where the flat is located is very alive, multicultural, with shops, cool bars and nice atmosphere.

  • excelente – Miguel from Spain – 18 April 2025 (8/10)

    Excelente atención del anfitrión (Srud), buena ubicación y apartamento amplio y limpio. Supermercado y restaurantes muy cerca, tranvía al frente.

    What could be improved: todo bien

  • Good – Dani from Germany – 1 April 2025 (7/10)

    Verkehrsgünstig zur Buchmesse. Warmes Wasser und Heizung… Sehr freundlicher Empfang. Frei Parken ab 19 h abends bis 8 h morgens

    What could be improved: Das TV funktionierte nicht, eine Battdecke fehlte.

  • Sehr gut immer wieder – Karsten from Germany – 16 February 2025 (9/10)

    Super Vermieter mit guter Wohnung und sehr sauber

  • Very good – Hariharasubramanian from United Arab Emirates – 28 December 2024 (8/10)

    – Spacious
    – Nice and Clean
    – Friendly Host
    – Enough Restaurants around

    What could be improved: – Parking spaces are a bit difficult to Spot
    – Poor WiFi
    – No Elevator for 3rd floor room, avoid if you have luggage or difficult climbing stairs

  • Prostorný byt, který je hezky vybaven. Přístup pronajímatele byl velice vstřícný. – Josef from Czech Republic – 12 December 2024 (9/10)

    Dostupnost do centra. Vstřícnost pronajímatele.

    What could be improved: Nám to nevadilo, ale pro někoho muže být obtíží, že byt je ve 3. patře a kolem jezdí šaliny.

  • Exceptional – Tom from Germany – 5 November 2024 (10/10)

    Die Ferienwohnung war perfekt! Sauber, modern und ideal gelegen – ruhig, aber nahe an allem Wichtigen. Besonders bequemes Bett und eine super Ausstattung. Der Gastgeber war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Absolute Empfehlung, wir kommen gerne wieder!

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Tummelwiese: 1.1 km
  • Grassimuseum: 2.2 km
  • Schumann Museum: 1.7 km
  • Mendelssohn-Haus: 2.6 km
  • Museum of Ethnology: 2 km
  • Augustusplatz square: 2.5 km
  • Museum for Applied Arts: 2.2 km
  • Leipzig Botanical Garden: 2.4 km
  • Unterer Park Müller-Anlage: 2.5 km
  • Museum of Musical Instruments of Leipzig University: 2.2 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Kune: 50 m
  • Restaurant Dingdong: 150 m
  • Restaurant Bistro Syrien: 50 m

Top attractions:

  • Bach Museum: 3.2 km
  • Felsenkeller: 5 km
  • Panometer Leipzig: 4.9 km
  • Bayerischer Bahnhof: 3.3 km
  • City-Hochhaus Leipzig: 2.8 km
  • Old Town Hall Leipzig: 3 km
  • Völkerschlachtdenkmal: 3.8 km
  • Leipzig Museum of Fine Arts: 2.8 km
  • German Books and Papers Museum: 3.3 km
  • Museum zum Arabischen Coffe Baum: 3.1 km

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Paunsdorfer Wäldchen: 5 km
  • Lake Lake Markkleeberg Canoe Park: 11 km

Public transport:

  • Train Leipzig-Sellerhausen: 1 km
  • Train Leipzig Anger-Crottendorf: 2.3 km

Closest airports:

  • Leipzig/Halle Airport: 19 km
  • Leipzig– Altenburg Airport: 55 km
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House Rules at SJ Appartments II

Pets:

  • Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 00:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • From 11:00 to 12:00

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.5

Comfort:

8.3

Location:

6.9

Facilities:

8.7

Cleanliness:

8.8

Value for money:

8.6