Enjoying a central location in a residential area, close to the famous Old Town of Heidelberg, Hotel Restaurant Krokodil provides a perfect base for budget travelers exploring this enchanting city on the River Neckar with its main pedestrian shopping street and the numerous narrow side streets, as well as the countless cafes, pubs and restaurants. Numerous are the reasons for visiting Heidelberg: 50% of the population of this University city consists of students and many people's activities in town are related to the University, making the city one of the most important cultural centers in the region. Sightseeing attractions include the castle, dominating the Old Town, and the Philosophenweg, a path climbing up the hill on the opposite side of the river, and allowing a unique impression of the Old Town of Heidelberg with the Heiliggeistkirche Church, and the charming Old Bridge.