Last Updated on 6th August 2022

10 Best Hostels in Berlin

This is a guide to the best hostels in Berlin and some of them offer very good value starting at just €10 per night for a bed in a dorm room.

Quick Overview of the best hostels in Berlin

Here’s an overview by category of the awesome hostels mentioned in this article. Scroll down to see a full description (and images) of each recommended hostel.

• Overall Best Hostel in Berlin - EastSeven Berlin Hostel 
• Best Party Hostel in Berlin - The Circus Hostel  
• Best Hostel in Berlin for Solo Travellers - Wombats City Hostel  
• Best Cheap Hostel in Berlin - St Christopher's Berlin    
• Best Design Hostel in Berlin - MEININGER Berlin Alexanderplatz

General Info on the Best Hostels in Berlin

As Berlin is one of the most popular backpacking destinations in Europe, there is a large selection of hostels. Here are some things that you might want to consider before booking a hostel in Berlin.

1. Price - Berlin Hostels have some of the cheapest prices for a major city in Western Europe. In bed in a dorm room starts at €8 per night (normally in large dorm rooms), but expect to pay €20 per night in a medium-sized dorm room (8 to 10 beds). Cheaper hostels generally have poor reviews, but this isn't always the case. Prices at the weekend tend to be 20% to 40% higher as there is greater demand.
2. Location - Given the size of Berlin, it is recommended to stay in a central area among the city's most popular attractions and nightlife. The most central area of Berlin is Mitte, but you should also think about staying in one of the more residential areas, such as Friedrichshain or Kreuzberg.
3. Amenities/Services - Every hostel in Berlin offers free Wi-Fi and a few hostels include breakfast in the price, but if you require more specialized services, make sure to shop around to discover the hostel that best suits your requirements.
4. Staff - The majority of Berlin's hostels offer top-notch staff. They will usually be incredibly hospitable and give you some amazing recommendations for restaurants, bars, clubs, etc. An unpleasant or unhelpful staff member could ruin your hostel experience, so my advice is to study reviews to make sure the hostel you chose has friendly and helpful staff.

Here’s our comprehensive list of the best hostels in Berlin which includes a detailed description and the amenities of each hostel.

1. EastSeven Berlin Hostel

EastSeven Berlin Hostel is conveniently situated between the attractive Prenzlauer Berg and Mitte neighbourhoods and is surrounded by pubs, clubs, restaurants, and coffee shops. While staying here, you can easily walk to Museum Island and Alexander Platz.

Each bedroom includes cosy beds, a reading lamp, a lockable storage space, and a power outlet. The hostel offers free WiFi to all guests. In addition to their spectacular outdoor terrace, other services include complimentary luggage storage, walking excursions, and bike rentals. All of these features make it the best hostel in Berlin.

• Room Types Offered: Dorms and Privates
• Costs: Dorms from €21.50, Privates from €41.00
• Female Only Dorms: No
• Breakfast Included: No but available at an extra fee
• Guest Kitchen: Yes
• Laundry Facilities: Yes
• Bar: No

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2. The Circus Hostel

Circus Hostel is one of the best hostels in Berlin for party-goers. It's the most popular hostel in Berlin and is situated in a very central location. The hostel has its own Café and Microbrewery with special drink offers and home-brewed beer.

Circus Hotel offers 5 and 10-bed mixed dorm rooms and a wide variety of private rooms. The hostel's amenities/services include Free Wi-Fi, 24-7 reception, luggage storage, safe & personal lockers, bike rentals, secure keycard access and free walking tours. Circus Hostel also happens to be one of the best hostels in Berlin.

• Room Types Offered: Dorms and Privates
• Costs: Dorms from €20.00, Privates from €57.00
• Female Only Dorms: No
• Breakfast Included: No but available for an extra fee (€5)
• Guest Kitchen: No
• Laundry Facilities: No
• Bar: Yes

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3. Pfefferbett Hostel

Pfefferbett Hostel is located in the hip district, Prenzlauer Berg surrounded by galleries, cool bars and restaurants. The dorm rooms have awesome brick vaulted ceilings and each bed has its own locker, reading light and power outlet.

Pfefferbett Hostel offers 4 and 6-bed dorm rooms. Services/amenities include free Wifi throughout the building, free City Maps, free city tour, keycard access, a common room, an outdoor terrace and an on-site Cafe/Bar & Restaurant. All of this makes Pfefferbett Hostel one of the best hostels in Berlin.

• Room Types Offered: Dorms and Privates
• Costs: Dorms from €15.20, Privates from €59.00
• Female Only Dorms: Yes
• Breakfast Included: No but available at an extra fee (€7)
• Guest Kitchen: No
• Laundry Facilities: Yes
• Bar: Yes

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4. MEININGER Berlin Alexanderplatz

MEININGER Berlin Alexanderplatz is located in the central district, Prenzlauer Berg which makes it ideal for exploring all the tourist sights of Berlin. Their dorm rooms have state-of-the-art designed pod-style bunks with each bed having its own writing light and power outlet.

They offer well-designed 6-bed mixed dorms and a large variety of private rooms. Services/facilities include free Wifi, free city maps, common room, security lockers, keycard access, luggage storage, 24-hour reception, Bar/Cafe and a vending machine.

• Room Types Offered: Dorms and Privates
• Costs: Dorms from €10.00, Privates from €75.00
• Female Only Dorms: Yes
• Breakfast Included: No but available at an extra fee
• Guest Kitchen: No
• Laundry Facilities: No
• Bar: Yes

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4. PLUS Berlin

PLUS Berlin is located in the hip Friedrichshain district, a neighbourhood filled with cool cafés and bars. They have a beautiful onsite Bar and Restaurant called Opera and an indoor swimming pool.

PLUS Berlin offers 4 and 6-bed dorms as well as private rooms. Amenities include free Wifi, free City Maps, laundry facilities, luggage storage and vending machines.

PLUS Berlin is one of the best hostels in Berlin for solo female travellers because they offer chic female-only dorms.

• Room Types Offered: Dorms and Privates
• Costs: Dorms from €12.00, Privates from €44.00
• Female Only Dorms: Yes
• Breakfast Included: No
• Guest Kitchen: No
• Laundry Facilities: Yes
• Bar: Yes

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6. Grand Hostel Berlin Classic

Grand Hostel Berlin is located very close to the centre of Berlin. It's within walking distance from the Jewish Museum, Checkpoint Charlie and the Brandenburg Gates.

Every morning you can tuck into a large all you can eat breakfast buffet (€ 6.60). All dorm rooms have single beds (no bunk beds), and all bathrooms have hair dryers. The rooms are large and have only keycard entry for added protection. They have their own tour guides, and bicycles may be rented. In the evening, unwind in their inviting bar.

• Room Types Offered: Dorms and Privates
• Costs: Dorms from €12.00, Privates from €35.00
• Female Only Dorms: No
• Breakfast Included: No but available at an extra fee (€ 6.60)
• Guest Kitchen: No
• Laundry Facilities: Yes
• Bar: Yes

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7. MEININGER Berlin Central Station

MEININGER Berlin Central Station as it says in the name is located right next to Berlin's Main Train Station (Berliner Hauptbahnhof) bang in the middle of Berlin. Its central location makes it ideal for visiting several of Berlin's most popular tourist attractions.

This hostel is more like a hotel with dorm rooms on the side. The rooms are designed in a very modern and stylish manner. Each bed has its own night lamp and power outlet, and each room has its own bathroom with shower and toilet, as well as a television.

All of their dorm rooms have only four beds, and some of them are female-only, making it an excellent choice for solo female travellers. Their fully equipped guest kitchen and spacious social rooms are also available to you.

• Room Types Offered: Dorms and Privates
• Costs: Dorms from €17.30, Privates from €69.00
• Female Only Dorms: No
• Breakfast Included: No but available at an extra fee (€7.90)
• Guest Kitchen: Yes
• Laundry Facilities: Yes
• Bar: Yes

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8. The Cat’s Pajamas Hostel

If you want to stay in a more local district of Berlin, then The Cat's Pajamas Hostel is the perfect place for you. It's located in the hip Kreuzberg district and is surrounded by bars, restaurants, galleries and shops. It's easy to get to the centre via the U-Bahn (Underground).

Each room has its own shower and en-suite bathroom, as well as a hairdryer and towels. Cable television is also available in the private suites. For each guest, lockers are available in the dorm rooms and at the reception area. A modern, fully equipped kitchen is available to all guests.

• Room Types Offered: Dorms and Privates
• Costs: Dorms from €16.00, Privates from €55.00
• Female Only Dorms: Yes
• Breakfast Included: No but available at an extra fee (€5,50)
• Guest Kitchen: No
• Laundry Facilities: Yes
• Bar: No

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9. St Christopher’s Berlin

St Christopher's Berlin is part of a very popular hostel chain in Europe. As with all their other hostels, St Christopher's Berlin offers a very high standard of accommodation that caters to any budget. They are located in the centre of Berlin close to all the major tourist attractions. The Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz U-Bahn station is just steps away from the hostel.

This is a super-sized hostel that includes a bar (Belushi's) and a restaurant. All hostel guests get a 25% discount on food from their onsite restaurant. All beds (including dorm beds) have their own reading lamp, personal shelf and power-point.

St Christopher's Berlin is one of the best hostels in Berlin for backpackers who are on a tight budget as a bed in a dorm room starts at only €9.00 per night.

General Info

• Room Types Offered: Dorms and Privates
• Costs: Dorms from €8.90, Privates from €47.00
• Female Only Dorms: Yes
• Breakfast Included: No but available at an extra fee
• Guest Kitchen: No
• Laundry Facilities: No
• Bar: Yes

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10. Wombats City Hostel Berlin

Wombats City Hostel Berlin is an award-winning hostel located in the heart of Berlin close to Alexanderplatz, Museum Island and Prenzlauer Berg. Enjoy a drink at their awesome rooftop terrace and take in incredible panoramic views of the whole city.

They offer four and six-bed mixed dorms, female-only dorms perfect for the solo female traveller, private rooms and apartments.  Services/facilities include free Wifi, free city maps, security lockers, secure keycard access, a fully equipped guest kitchen, laundry facilities, luggage storage, 24 Hour reception and vending machines.

• Room Types Offered: Dorms and Privates
• Costs: Dorms from €13.50, Privates from €72.00
• Female Only Dorms: Yes
• Breakfast Included: No
• Guest Kitchen: Yes
• Laundry Facilities: Yes
• Bar: Yes

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I hope this list of the best hostels in Berlin points you in the right direction and helps you pick a hostel that best suits your needs during your stay in Berlin.

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