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 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

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.

I came to love this hostel during my weeklong stay. I chose it for its cost for single rooms (there…read moreare only two, and these are accessible by passing through dorms - so be aware of this) relative to other hostels doing with similar offerings. The real joy of a small backpacking hostel is the sense of community one gets. The staff are largely friendly and accommodating (be sure to tell them if something seems to miss the mark!), and the bathrooms were kept in good clean order. The bed was comfortable enough, and every room has windows for good circulation of air. The wifi is a bit slow - that's the only detractor. (The showers worked well and there were sufficient bathrooms for the small hostel.) I would recommend staying here if you do not insist on being at city center. It's easily accessible by public transport (s-Bahn and u-bahn).

Love Love this hostel…read more It is by far the most affordable hostel to stay at and enjoy the staff that work there as well. I met so many cool people at this hostel and I enjoy the neighborhood because it was so walkable and nearby many transit lines to get around as well. East Berlin is amazing and I will stay here again.

Plus Berlin is more hotel than hostel, which speaks to its excellent service, relative cleanliness,…read morequality of amenities, and breadth of activities and services offered with local businesses. Small things like the extremely courteous service (24 hours, by the way), free towels, sleak building design, spacious rooms and hallways, TONS of pub crawl tours each day of multiple varieties, ample selection of daily activities, and more separate Plus from the pack. Sure, some of these things sound like things every hostel offers, but I think what's different about Plus is the sheer number of activities going on both inside and outside the hostel. It's also very affordable (roughly $20 USD/night for a 6 person room), located close to the trains/clubs, has a pool/sauna, and very fast wifi.

Excellent hostel in a great location! Just a few minutes' walk from the East Gallery section of the…read moreBerlin Wall. I stayed here with a Contiki group, and we had a great time with the fabulous courtyard and Matrix nightclub across the street! Some of the best hostel-prepared food I had in Europe: the cooks whipped up an excellent traditional dinner, and breakfast was plentiful each morning. Would definitely stay here again! This hostel was one of the reasons I fell in love with Berlin.

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!

I unfortunately did not have a good experience. The photos looked nice, but it wasn't how it…read moreseemed. Check-in. It was so slow, and the receptionists were so chatty with other hostel guests they could barely focus on my check-in and kept forgetting I gave them extra money for towel deposit. Room. I stayed in 4 bed dorm. My guest mates were so loud, it was so hard to sleep. One of them was a smoker who got up so frequent at night to smoke and open the door, making the room cold. Also my guest mates were stinky, unlucky me. But also the bed was sooo uncomfortable. The cleaning of the room appears questionable too. This is not a quiet hostel. Everyone stays up late and you can hear them talking from the lobby at night. Also this place is next to Berghain, a 24hr party rave club on the weekends, so you have a lot of people staying here to go to this club. The bathroom was actually decently clean. However, there was no hooks on the shower walls so it was hard to put your stuff anywhere. Location, 10-15 minute walk to transit, a little inconvenient. You need to rent bikes is the best way of transportation.

3.5 stars Pros:…read more-Despite first impressions of the lobby, our room was very clean and modern. It felt like a completely different hostel compared to the lobby. -Up on the third floor is was very quiet at night, as long as we kept our window closed. -Nice room darkening curtains that helped us sleep in. -Friendly staff -Good beer at the bar, although I wish they had it on tap -Close to a very good metro station with multiple lines to take you anywhere you'd want to go, including Potsdam. Meh: -Our room was very small, but no smaller than hostels we've stayed in throughout Europe. (We had a double with private bathroom). -The neighborhood is extremely hipster, as is this hostel. Cons: -The room was stifling hot. A small standing fan would have made the experience 100x better. -Washers and dryers were broken and/or barely operable. -For us, we'd have probably chosen elsewhere had we known more about the neighborhood and grunge hipster vibe. We didn't have much in common with the other guests. -The location, although well connected on the metro, is not walking distance to many tourist attractions.