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.

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.

Amazing hostel!! Staff is extremely friendly and helpful, shared kitchen is clean, tons of social…read morespaces as well. They also set up fun events for you to meet people! Staff accidentally placed a man in my all female dorm, but fixed it as soon as we brought it to their attention. Met the best people here and had so much fun - definitely staying here if I'm ever back.

Clean, safe, quiet and with reliable wifi along with extremely helpful English speaking staff,…read moreEastSeven lived up to it's HostelWorld rating. I ended up picking EastSeven after significant deliberation over nearby hostels (skipped due to availability and lack of a communal kitchen) and I was pleasantly surprised. Booked a room with two beds, expecting very uncomfortable twin beds, but was placed in a nice spacious room with one comfortable double bed and a twin stacked on top of another twin (perhaps to arrange the room into a 3-bed accommodation). Perks of the place: walking distance from Senefelderplatz, a corner store with alcohol and snacks, beer available for 1.5-2 euros, clean linens, clean bathrooms, and cute garden area with two hammocks for napping. Downsides: no elevator and reception/front desk ends around midnight. This place is definitely not a party hostel, but more so a nice quiet place to rest if you're on your long-winded Euro-trip. Early check-out is a breeze, just make sure you go over it with the staff at least 24 hours prior to your expected check-out.

Always a GREAT stay! Front desk guy from Miami Gen AMAZING!…read more Clean Neat Great location

Joao at the bar was lovely and personable, as for the rest of my stay, if left much to be desired…read more The plugs and hairdryers and the bathrooms did not work which was very annoying. When my friend and I arrived, they told us they could not accommodate us staying in the same room, although we had booked and requested to stay in the same room. The beds themselves were okay, but the air in the room definitely was not working as the room was very hot and humid. Overall, would reccomend other hostels in the area!

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.

Nice hostel, the bartender Leo is good at his job! Friendly vibe and great drinks.!!read more

Dominica was a great bartender. Super friendly and made sure we had a good time alwaysread more

I personally did not enjoy my room that I payed for. When I went in my room had cigarettes smoke…read moresmell. When I walked into the room it had the windows open to the courtyard where people are smoking. I closed the window but it was too late since the smoke already went into the room. I asked to be moved and they declined. So now I have to deal with the smoke smell that will cause me to have a headache. The room is small and had no where to hang my jacket or clothes. Only thing in the room is a bed, a tiny shelf, one small circular table with one chair (this is for a two person room) The matress has a dip in the middle and the springs make a lot of noise.

This was one of 3 hostels I stayed in while traveling, and I was not happy at all. The wifi only…read moreworks in the lobby and even then it barely works. It kept turning on and off for me, and while it was on it was very slow. The rooms reminded me of a jail cell with rickety bunks. Other hostels at the same price point offer a cubby and an electrical outlet next to each bed, and this did not. The lights next to the beds were way too bright and if turned on would bother the whole room. It should be a personal light just to illuminate the single bed. The bathroom was the worst part. We booked a 6 bed mixed dorm, with the bathroom inside the room. You have to push the shower to keep the water on. It only stays on for 2 seconds at a time. There is a motion sensor for the light, which doesn't sense you while in the shower and turns off every few minutes. I kept having to step out of the shower and wave my hands. Other hostels provide complimentary soap and body wash dispensers in the bathroom, and Citystay Mitte did not. As for the location, it is close to the Hackescher Markt S-bahn station but it is not really necessary to stay in the Mitte area while visiting Berlin. I couldn't wait to get out of this hostel!

From the owner: übernachtungen preiswert auf hohem niveau im zentrum von berlin mitteread more

This is one time I wish the star rating went higher…read more We stayed at the Circus Apartments, which are just a couple of blocks away and we were fabulously impressed. The apartment was HUGE, with a full kitchen so we could ease into our day. The kitchen is well appointed with everything I needed to be able to cook some meals. There is a nearby Edeka & Bio Market for easy grocery shopping. The decor in the apartment building is based on a bird house & birds - they carry their theme/branding through like only the Germans can, in an incredibly thoughtful, chic, and humous way. The apartments have an elevator big enough to wrangle international luggage, which is always a plus. The apartments had ample towels, comfortable beds, and lovely service from the concierge downstairs. The welcome fruit basket & coffee provided was incredibly welcome when we woke up jet lagged & starving at 3 AM. They popped in every 2 days to take out the trash & restock towels for us - this was the best of both worlds: hotel service with apartment space & privacy. There is a new laundry room, all decked out that was readily available and thankfully had instructions because despite speaking German, I find their washing machines to be entirely confounding. The attached restaurant downstairs Erchy's has lovely service & great food at decent prices. Would definitely recommend both the apartments and the restaurant.

Located in a very busy intersection of neighborhoods, The Circus Hotel is a nice, clean,…read morecomfortable place with a few notable exceptions. For many westerners it is important to note that they DO NOT have air conditioning. They don't even have a fan system. This means on rainy, humid, or warm days the room can get pretty muggy. The claim is that it never gets hot/warm in Berlin - for Europeans I suppose, and something about being environmentally friendly, though I didn't quite buy it. Sounded more like a way to cut costs. The bathrooms are very nice in the single rooms. Walk in showers with great water pressure, and unbelievably scalding hot water if you want it. Clean, with plenty of towels. Along the lines of that whole "green" gimmick, you have to insert, and leave, your key card into a slot next to the door to get the lights to come on. This will drive you crazy. Bathroom lights, main room lights, etc. If it's late at night and you have to use the bathroom get ready to wake the whole room up. Luckily by the desk there is a small, wall mounted light with a switch. Without that and the light from the street I would have been in serious trouble. Heavy curtains! They also put a large, half filled beanbag chair in the room... Not sure why... it's uncomfortable as hell and just in the way. The wifi was a little unsure at first and requires you to login every few hours or so. An annoyance that could be better. It works and it's pretty quick. Never the less the room we had on the 1st floor was very clean, modern, spacious, and comfortable. Bigger than most American hotels of the same price. Quiet when the windows are closed. There are no ice or vending machines, but downstairs is their in-house, decent German restaurant. The 8 Euro all you can eat organic buffet breakfast is an odd mix of stuff. From tuna salad, cheeses, and breads to salami, hard boiled eggs and cereals. Lots of variety but all European. This means no eggs, bacon, and pancakes for those who might expect it. This is -not- the Holiday Inn. Great food, very well done, very nicely presented, and they do a great job with it. Very impressive. Sit outside in the garden, it's fantastic. The desk folks are very nice, they all speak English, and have lots of little things that really, really come in handy, such as: stamps, umbrellas, packing tape, hair and body wash for free, etc. You might get someone whose English is a bit halting and they may seem unfriendly but really they're not. Immensely helpful and patient. The hotel sits at the confluence of 4 intersections, above a subway, with an above ground tram to boot! This means outside it can get noisy but the windows are thick and you don't hear anything unless it sirens. The location is perfect for just getting somewhere. When you exit the subway at Rosenthaler Straße (U8 line) be sure to exit the Torstraße side. If you do the hotel will be right there, 15 feet from the exit, next to the Chinese restaurant. If you don't then it's down the block. Lots of cafes and tourist shops nearby, post office down the street, etc. I never figured out the train system. Apparently you're supposed to buy a ticket when you go down into the subway - there are no fare gates - but some Germans told me only tourists buy tickets and everyone just walks down and gets on the train, so that was pretty cool. The trains go everywhere but they're are different lines run by different companies, so they don't all look the same. This can be very confusing when the desk gives you directions somewhere. Overall I give this place a 4 out of 5. It's clean, great location, comfortable, and they really try to make the stay as comfortable as possible. I ding them one star for the a/c - or any kind of fan/air circulation system. It may sound tedious to some but having grown up with it, especially the air circulation system in general, a background noise like an a/c unit to drown out street noise is really helpful, not to mention keeping the air circulating is nice. I would have liked to have seen more information about the room, the hotel, services, and frequently asked questions. The room had a nice personalized message welcoming us to the hotel, with their very own own hotel magazine, but information such as the wifi password, using the lights, etc. were no where to be found in the magazine or anywhere in the room that we could find. So for a westerner just be prepared to go with the flow and ask lots of questions. ie. If the lights don't work, there's probably a reason and you'll need to ask. All that said I will probably return. When you do the euro to US conversion it's a little expensive, but for Berlin, for the location, etc. it's very nice. A little out away from the main tourist sections in a more neighborhood setting. Safe to walk around at night and the beds are comfortable.

On my travels around this planet I have had chance to stay in some wicked hotels. From a super cool…read moremotel in San Francisco,to a stupidly posh hotel in London complete with Lambo and Mclaren Merc parked outside and a porn inspired room in a hotel in Amsterdam (Yep,porn),and more. But none of them compare to Casa Camper,that isn't to do any of the others down,they were all good in their own right,but for sheer enjoyment Camper wins hands down. The staff were all awesome. The room was awesome. The shower was awesome. The bed was awesome. The honour bar is an awesome idea. The breakfast was awesome. The location is awesome (Near to The Absinthe Depot and round the corner from one of the nicest kebabs (or kebap) that i've ever had). All our fellow guests that we spoke to were awesome. Ange Z is awesome for finding and booking here. Also I'm awesome,just because.... Fair enough,it's not the chespest of places at which to stay,but at the end of the day you get what you pay for,and possibly more at Casa Camper. The next time i'm going to visit this great City then Casa Camper will certainly be my go to Hotel,it really is that good!!

One of the other reviewers said it perfectly - staying at Casa Camper is like staying at the quiet…read morehome of an old friend with impeccable taste, great wealth, and an open well-stocked kitchen. It was hard to go home again after staying a few days in this friendly, comfortable, modern, quirky, and completely supportive boutique hotel. It manages to be ultra-modern without being pretentious or cold, a nice trick. The rooms are perfectly sized - not overwhelming but not cramped, stocked with robes and slippers and wonderful toiletries, and the rain shower is awesome. Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, also a free business center with 2 computers and a printer, and the breakfast area is well supplied with free newspapers, fruit, snacks, bread, a coffee machine, and non-alcoholic drinks available 7x24. The actual breakfasts (7-11 AM) are cooked to order, and the dining room, lounge, and "Bodega" (a self-service honor bar) have a wonderful view over the city from the 7th floor. It was so pleasant sitting in the comfortable lounge in the evening, catching up on email or reading with a glass of wine from the Bodega. The staff are diverse, young, and exceptionally helpful and congenial. The hotel is located just a few steps around the corner from the Weinmeisterstrasse U8 station. However, for most of the things you might want to see in Berlin Mitte, the U-bahn is not even necessary. There are many good restaurants within a few blocks, and it's just a short walk to the museum island or Unter den Linden, among other attractions. Now that I've been completely spoiled at the Casa Camper I can't imagine staying anywhere else in Berlin.