This was a nice Hostel with a great vibe…read more There were a lot of people interacting, there were fun events (tours, karaoke, etc.), the staff was really friendly! They had a really nice (and modestly priced) café along with a bar downstairs. I had a great time during my stay! Everyone spoke English well.

What a great place!! There are a few minor points here and there where they can improve, but…read moreotherwise this is a very nice place at a very good price. I stayed in the hotel last year, but decided on the hostel this year. The Hostel private room with a shared bathroom is light years better than the hotel across the street. Read on. I got a single room with shared bathroom. I was a little afraid before arriving that the bed would be on the short side. It has a head and foot rail, but I was delighted that it's about 7 feet long. No problem there. A couple of points: 1. It's not evident that you need to rent a towel for € 1 at the desk. Westerners might waste time searching for them; I know I did. 2. There are no phones in the room. This is understandable as it's a no frills place, but just a heads up to everyone in case this is important. The front desk was SUPER SUPER kind to come up and tell me I had a call from my work, though. That was amazing service. 3. Big problem: The doors slam loudly, including the door to your room. Going to sleep requires ear plugs for just this reason. If they could put some kind of rubber stop on the doors so they don't make the very audible clack when they close, that would solve that problem. I understand they do this to make sure doors close, and lock, but that slam is all night, every night. So a very few and minor things to be mindful of. I love that the rooms are fairly large, almost 18 feet long, and 7 feet wide. Built in desk, clothes bureau, in-room safe. The best compliment I can give them, however, and probably of unique importance to westerners, is the fan. Sitting atop the closet like an icon of gold was a little desk fan. I was overjoyed. Last year (and you can read in my previous review of the hotel) I told the Hotel that I would pay dearly for the privilege of using a fan. Perhaps someone read that or the hostel is just run differently. Either way, that little fan makes an incredible difference, and was my new favorite child sitting on the desk. I'm very, very happy the Hostel does not require a key card to keep the lights on. Their sister hotel across the way does however. This can be very dreadful for others sleeping in your room, and a bit of a pain. My only suggestion is that they put a little sign in every room laying out the ground rules of how things work, such as the towels. I am an American, and for that I apologize, but I'm use to the way things work over in the western hemisphere, and feel a tad awkward in confessing I don't know about small things like towels. A little sign or paper when I check in with frequently asked questions would be very kind. The showers are a little small, what you might call dorm showers. They're private and you have a door you can lock and all, but getting in and out of that tiny room might be uncomfortable for the newly arrived. However the showers and bathrooms were always clean. Downstairs the staff is very nice, and they all speak great English. There's a nice cafe called Catz and Mouse with a darn good burger, the front desk has stamps, phone cards, and drinks for purchase. Book sharing in the lobby, a nice front patio, postcards, and just a lots of little things that really make it convenient. I love the Circus Hostel and I'm definitely a fan. I will probably never stay at the hotel again now that I've experienced the magic of the hostel's private room with shared bathroom, but maybe next time I'll splurge the extra euros for a private bathroom. This is a great place to stay.

Amazing staff, all really nice and friendly people, great facilities, fast working computers, great…read morekitchen, great beds, everything I could want in a hostel. On the last day of my stay they had loud construction workers right outside my room at 9am. No warning was given, so after a late night of drinking, not a fun way to wake up. Staff was very empathetic, but I should have been warned that this was scheduled. I would have stayed elsewhere on the last night.

When I come back to Berlin (because I will) I will come to this hostel too. It was perfect…read more We arrived earlier for the check in and the receptionist gave us a free beer to wait 15 minutes for our room to be prepared. The room and also the hostel was very clean, with a lot of light and everything pretty new. We even had a little terrace for us. There is also a big kitchen where you can cook or buy breakfast. Transport connections were perfect, only 5 minutes walking from the U-Bahn. I can't say anything besides this was a great choice!

I booked two nights in a 6 bed female dorm at the Pfefferbett Hostel. Location was great, only a…read moreshort walk to the Senfelderplatz U-Bahn. Like Mark T said in his review it can be a bit tricky to find the place, but once you find it you'll be like, "duh that's where it is" and it's fine. It didn't help I got in at night and navigating through an unfamiliar city at night is harder than during the day. The rooms were modern and spacious. What I loved about this hostel was that there was a plugin, small wall mounted shelf, and light (under the shelf) at every bunk (top and bottom). You wouldn't believe how many hostels have 2 outlets in a room with 6 people. This was great because I could charge my phone or tablet in my bed. Speaking of the beds I got the top bunk, and I normally prefer the bottom, but this was great. Why? Because the bed was sturdy. Again I've been to lots of hostels where the beds seem cheap, and while I'm sure they're safe any time I would climb up to the top bunk it makes a big racket. Not here. These beds were sturdy as were the ladders to the top. And there seemed to be enough space between the bottom and top bunk that the person in the bottom could sit up without bumping their head. These bunks are what every hostel should have. The room was set up so that there were plenty of space between each set of bunks. There is a locker asigned to each bunk and you get an electronic key for the room that also opens your locker (and just yours) when you check in. This is great because you don't have to bring a lock. Bathroom is ensuit and was quite nice. There was a big rain type shower head mounted to the wall and a smaller detachable shower head. There is hand soap at the sink and they have a mounted bottle of shampoo and body wash, so you don't have to bring those. They don't provide towels but you can get one at the front desk for 2.50. Unlike some hostels the towel is then yours to keep. Front lobby has a common lounging/dining area and bar. You can get a local Pfefferbrau bottle of beer for 3, which is a good deal. They also have other drinks. There were people in the lobby, but I didn't find this hostel had a big party vibe, least not when I stayed. There's no self serve kitchen, but they have a breakfast buffet (cost extra) with fruit, veggies, rolls, deli meats and cheese, and I believe cereal (which I don't eat). You can buy a sandwich for lunch and there are usually a couple of dishes on offer for dinner. Coffee and tea is free. Alternately there's a grocery store nearby, but since guests don't have access to a kitchen I found it easier to have breakfast here. If you don't want to eat at the hostel there's lots of restaurants nearby. Staff was very friendly and I had an easy time checking in and out. If you need to store your luggage before you check in or check out there is free luggage storing available. Traveling solo I felt safe at this hostel and in this neighbourhood. This was my first time in Berlin, but I'd certainly book at the Pfefferbett Hostel if I was coming back.

An awesome, cheap, clean, conveniently located hostel in Berlin…read more Location can be a little tricky to find. To find it: take U-Bahn to Senfelderplatz, exit the station at the side without the elevator. Take a right and cross the street as soon as possible. You will reach an arch with writing Pfefferberg. Go up the stairs, go the to end of the "square" and take a left. You should see a neon sign saying "hostel". Take a right and the door immediately on your left is the hostel. Rooms are clean, beds are made (no fumbling getting the sheets on), and doors and lockers are chip-key controlled. Beds are comfortable, and big points for a shelf with outlet and light. However, the blanket is very thick, and the hostel has no AC. You could always pull it out of just use the sheet, but a thinner blanket for summer may be a better bet. Bathrooms are very clean too. Men's shower room also provided body wash, hair gel, and body spray. Also, what people are saying about showers being in delay is wrong. Showers (at least on the first floor) are hot, have amazing pressure, and stay on as long as you want. Common area is nice, but has a bit of a party atmosphere, especially towards the evening. Music is decently loud (not deafening, just don't expect to be making any phone calls). Big TV screen, and computers (Linux, awkward keyboards, no USB ports.) Wifi is good, but not the fastest (about 4 Mbps), Skype or VoIP calls may be challenging. Only works in lobby, not rooms. Staff can be hit or miss, some are nicer than others, and some know more information than others. (Not all staff are the greatest information source about Berlin) Plenty of informative flyers though. Free city tours have a pick up at the hostel. Location is nice, quiet for the most part, but depending where your window comes out, you may encounter a little noise from a nearby club. Proximity to U-Bahn and Alexanderplatz is unbeatable. Overall, not perfect, but for about 15 euro a night (when I went) the value is tremendous.

When I travel alone I tend to get a little disorganized. So when I arrived in Berlin I had the…read moreaddress but not a reservation to stay here. I was lucky to find rooms to all my days, but because of availability (and economy) I ended up changing rooms and checking in and out everyday (for about 5 days). Despite what I said above I had a great time a St. Christopher's. The hostel is in a great location, just a few blocks from Alexanderplatz and right in front of a U-Bahn, and nly two blocks from a main avenue, where you can take the bus to the main Berlin train station. The hostel is very big, so lots of floors and rooms. In the main entrance they have a bar, which is open to the general public - don't worry you will meet some cool locals that come hang out here and meet the tourists. Also, breakfast is included in your rate and it's also served at the bar. The rooms are comfortable - I tried 3 different options. I personally liked the 6 people rooms better, as I found the bed nice and it wasn't so noisy. One night I spent at the 12-people room and to make it more private they have curtains in each bed, but I felt very claustrophobic sleeping inside them. Staff is nice and helpful, and if you are up to a Free Walking Tour they come pick up groups in the hostel, just check the brochures at reception.

What can I say, I love St. Christopher's. I've stayed twice at the one in London and when I was…read moreheading to Berlin it was at the top of my list. I stayed in "Apartment 1" which meant I had my own bedroom and shared a kitchen and bathroom with just one other occupant(s). When you've stayed at enough of the big hostels like this one, you're willing to pay 10 euros or more per night extra not to sleep with 20 other people anymore, hoping people don't turn on the lights at night or early in the morning, or make a ridiculous amount of noise, or swipe your stuff. Pay a little more and have your own place. Very friendly staff and great place. If you have to do some work - just beware that there is no internet in the room so you'll have to make do with the bar which is quiet between 10am and 2pm but noisy all other times. I've also never in my life walked out of a metro station and across the street to my hostel. AWESOME.

We stayed here for three nights in June and were pleased with our stay. Although described as a…read morehotel/hostel, you wouldn't know it's a hostel. The clientele seems to be just travelers and not so much rowdy 20-somethings. The hotel has air conditioning, which was a very welcome addition during our stay while it was very hot. It is a very new facility and the rooms was very modern and clean. With 4 people in my family, we had a queen-size bed and a bunk bed for our kids. Since it is a hostel, it has some amenities that are helpful for travelers looking to economize, such as a kitchenette complete with stove, refrigerator, washing machine and dryer. There is a Aldi grocery store attached to the hotel, so you are only a few steps away from being able to buy your own groceries for a cheap meal. I would definitely stay here again.

Nice Hotel, located just a few minutes away from Schönefeld Airport, incredibly silent in the rooms…read moreas it has triple glass windows, nice Atmosphere, friendly staff, and a real nice bar/terrace in the lobby. It has a fairly big parking lot which costs something around 8€ per day, but it's nothing more than a piece separated from the Aldi parking lot. So if you're willing to walk 3 steps more, park for free just beside it and you're good to go. They have free WiFi and have a breakfast buffet, nothing fancy but somehow enough and inexpensive. For us it was really great, because we were just moving around Tempelhof and Schönefeld, and had the advantage to Park 2 MB Vianos without any trouble.

Honestly for a hostel this place was really good. The rooms were pretty big and they had big…read morelockers for you to keep your stuff in. The guy at the front desk when we checked in was super friendly and helped explain a lot to us about the city, public transportation and such. This place was more than I expected for what the price was. Happy with the decision to stay here.

Impressive hostel, very quiet, large rooms and a good breakfast spread…read more I stayed here for 4 nights in July with my partner. We got a double room with ensuite. the room was great! Huge and very clean. The bathroom/shower was really great, felt like a minimal hotel room. Our room was very warm however, an although there was large windows there was no airflow. A fan would have been ideal. The reception is great, really pretty decor, bar(with happy hour) and pool and games tables(2). The breakfast each morning was €5 each and was buffet style. Really good spread, cheese, meats, fruit, cereal, yogurt,eggs, coffee and herbal teas. This was extremely good value and sets you up for the day of playing tourist. 2 things I dislike about the hostel is its location. As a tourist I found its location pretty sketchy. The u ban is a 10 min walk away and from there until the hostel you have to walk on a very dark long road and then through a high rise housing estate. I would not have felt comfortable making this journey alone or in a small group late at night. After 10 at night you must use the side entrance which walks you through the hostels smoking area which as a non smoker is a really unpleasant welcome back when you've had a long day of huffing it across the city. There is also a guy who sits outside the hostel all night reminding people to keep the noise down, I *think* he's a security guard from the hostel, either that or a concerned local neighbour. Just be aware that he may jump out on you if your talking too loudly coming home. He gave me a bit of a fright! Lol