The Circus Hostel

The Hostel exceeded all my expectations. It was cozy, roomy and had lots of artistic interior design choices that made me feel in awe of the building itself and I wish I had more time to explore the hostel itself. The beds were very comfy, which was a big surprise to me and the bunk beds were well spread apart giving enough room. There were also separate free lockers in the basement of the building, which needs a code from the reception. The staff were very helpful and nice and the breakfast was also generous, especially with the time for late risers. The Toilettes and bathrooms are outside of the rooms (so don't forget you key card) but provided enough privacy as the showers were in different locked stalls and toilettes were separate (that was the 3rd floor).

The Circus Hostel is a charmingly weird place with a brewpub in the basement and more David Hasselhoff than you're expecting. The breakfast buffet add-on is worth it, I think, and I'm not even a coffee drinker. If you're coming for the Berlin Marathon, it's pretty easy to get to the starting area from the hostel, and for your friends/family, the race goes right through the square at about the 9km mark, IIRC.

Very good location. Excellent cleaning Excellent Employees Clean bathrooms (several)

I expected a big city central hostel to be rather anonymous and "formal", but boy, was I wrong! The vibe in the Circus hostel was absolutely amazing, and the staff always smiling and super helpful. They offered coffee, gave advice on what to wear to different clubs, and truly walked an extra mile for the safety of the guests and their belongings. They have a special room with code lockers, also lockers in the dorm rooms, and an additional safe at the reception if needed. Downstairs there is a bar which is a great opportunity to meet other travellers. The lobby is also great to socialize and/or work on your laptop. The U-Bahn stop is just in front of the hostel, so it is easy to get anywhere in the city, but many sightseeing spots are close enough to walk to them.

"I had a wonderful stay at this location, perfectly situated near Alexanderplatz. It’s just two subway stops away or a short walk, making it super convenient. The area is right in the heart of Berlin, with a safe and vibrant neighborhood offering plenty of food options and shops. The staff were incredibly friendly and always ready to help with any questions. I stayed in a private room, which was a great size for a solo traveler. The room was minimalistic, clean, and thoughtfully designed. One of the highlights was the bar on the ground floor—a cozy space where you can relax and enjoy your time without the need to go out. Overall, it was a comfortable and enjoyable stay, and I’d highly recommend it to anyone visiting Berlin!"