The Circus Hostel, Berlin

It’s a super big hostel, the rooms are really nice super big nice view, really close to a subway station, the showers are several and really good, the people helping are super nice, also when you arrive or leave there is a huge locker room to leave your belongings.

The breakfast buffet was small and not much to eat.

The rooms and the whole place was spotless clean and quite new looking. My dorm room was spacious and had tall mirrors which I haven't seen in other hostels. I liked that toilets and showered were separate so I could find a free one anytime. Didn't have any issues with WiFi.

My room was facing the main road and the window was open to let in cool air but also could hear the loud traffic outside. I don't think it's much of a social hostel and didn't have a suitable lounge area to meet other backpackers.

Facilities and location

Staff was okay, but they are not warm enough to make you feel welcome.

One of the best Hostels I have stayed, located centrally and just opposite to U Bahn and Tram station

Good location, and friendly social vibe, with comfortable beds

While there is a common room downstairs, for such a big hostel, it needs more spaces to socialise as people tend to convene in dorms before going out, which becomes a real imposition for people trying to sleep. Love the social party vibe, but there needs to be more communal spaces for 80+ dorm rooms

Huge dorm rooms with big lockers, tidy and clean, comfy beds, nice downstairs area to hang, front desk are lovely. On top of a metro station and main tram stop (this is super loud so bring earplugs) and walkable to a park/supermarket and lots of food options.

Was incredibly hot in the rooms during summer (would be fine in the cooler months!).

It had a lovely vibe!

The staff is great, everything was always clean and the location was really good. There’s a subway in front of the hostel, but yet you’ll be close enough to walk to the main points of the city. Would stay here again for sure.

The room seems to be very prepared for winter, but not for summer. There’s a heater but no ac, and the small fan on the room wasn’t enough for 30C at night. The electric plug was far from the bed and it didn’t allow me to move the fan to a better location :(

Very good breakfast, good staff, good bar, very well maintained, shower was clean and in good working order and the bed was comfortable. It's definitely a party hostel, but the guests were mature enough to be good roommates.

I didn't have any problems.

Nice, comfort hostel

Would be good if towel was free.

The receptionist named Lisa is the sweetest and nicest girl. Thank you very much and good job!

Good location

Rooms can be quite loud, especially when windows are open. Need to open windows in the summer because there is no AC. Lights that stay on in the dorm rooms 24/7 under the lockers, so if you can’t sleep with light, not your ideal dorm rooms.

the beds were comfy and cozy, and peaceful. no stress with leaving my things in there- felt safe.

I liked everything, the only small issue was that you needed a big lock for the storage space in the room but oftentimes travellers only had small locks and was unable to reach and connect the lock to safely store things.

I like the location, staff are friendly clean and safe

Toilet and shower are common and boys and girls are together in one room. But overall it's okay

Great

The stay was lovely and everything was clean. Just a small note: the fixed showerhead could be more comfortable — it made showering slightly tricky.

First of all, I’d like to thank the hostel management and all the staff for kindly accommodating a special request I had. A special thanks goes to Janne at the reception (I hope I’m spelling the name correctly) for being so helpful and attentive — I really appreciated the support. A small note for future guests: if you’re planning to stay in a shared dorm and have asthma, allergies, or similar health conditions, be aware that the rooms can feel stuffy due to the lack of air conditioning and the number of people inside. Other than that, it’s a safe, comfortable, and pleasant hostel. The beds were very comfortable. I’d definitely recommend it.

The rooms can be stuffy and hot, especially since there’s no air conditioning

Perfect location, and the room was simple and clean I recommend

single room is a little expensive,they asked 3€ for a towel which should be free I think

The rooms were big enough to have multiple people store luggage, and there was still some room to move. I enjoyed the evening activities to meet people.

It's not a negative, but thought another additional family style dinner another evening a week would be a great way to meet other people. As one evening a week most people out on it.

Great atmosphere, helpful staff, bar downstairs, clean accomodations.

There is no fridge or kitchen to store food.

Everything was perfect 😁

Reception desk workers were super nice and helpful :) Location is also very good

The fact that it doesn't have any air conditioning(it gets really hot in rooms if you close the window and if you don't close the window it is too loud to sleep at night because of the traffics/tram station) and any kitchen :( Also the housekeepers were nice but some of them don't knock when they come into rooms so that was a bit uncomfortable Toilet and shower is a little bit dirty, especially the sink and the floor

Check-in was easy, and reception is occupied 24/7. Staff was friendly and helpful. Everything was pretty clean for hostel-standards. Nice design and interior, with some lovely details and unique ideas. It's nice that they provide lockers in the dorms. The additional locker-room in the basement is well thought-out. The hostel-location is great and very walkable, with good access to public transport. It's a good option for 1-3 nights, but I don't think that the price is justified in any way.

Towels cost 3€ extra, which is insane, considering the overall high price. Suitable locks for the dorm-lockers cost also extra, and many lockers need some maintenance. Overall too expensive.

I stayed in a 6-bed dorm, which was surprisingly clean and comfortable. Every day, I saw the staff cleaning the hallways, toilets, and showers, which really stood out. The bed and pillow were soft and cozy, and there were hot and cold showers available at all times. What I absolutely loved was how it was situated in the center of everything. The tram is literally five steps from the front door, and the subway is right across the street. There’s food everywhere — left and right — and the lobby has such a chic, welcoming vibe.

Nothing really that ruined my stay. But a little upgrade with bidet sprays in the toilets won’t hurt 😅

It was all cool.

Great place to crash on a solo trip to Berlin. Friendly staff, clean and great bar. Great location.

The rooms do get hot, but that's the minus of travelling in the summer.

The Location definitely, it’s 2 stations to Alexander platz

There is no kitchen

Staff is friendly

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Loved the location, activities and staff were super friendly:) A great first hostel experience

No air conditioning, rooms were quite hot as front facing windows could not be opened at night because of traffic noise

Convenient location ,great facility with comfortable rooms and clean and excellent shower The staff is very nice and helpful The vibes are Great and definitely will consider it in next trips to Berlin

No air conditions in the rooms

Great location

Nothing

Absolutely brilliant hostel, very social and staff if very helpful. It is wonderfully set up and super clean ! I really enjoy my stay

Nice and welcoming staff. Great location and a confortable place to stay.

The best hostel i ever stayed in. Clean, comfy, central location.

Nothing much to complain

Clean and great staff.

A little noisy at night with trolley traffic.

Tram stop just 2 minutes away. Free luggage storage was a big plus. The hostel has elevators, so no hassle with heavy bags. Bathrooms and toilets are shared per floor but kept clean. The staff were friendly, spoke good English, and made check-in easy. Plenty of cafes and food options nearby. Overall, a convenient and value-for-money stay!

Good vibes:)

The room is really spacious and comfortable. The whole hostel is very clean and the staff are really friendly and helpful. The luggage storage service is really nice and convenient.

Areas, Location, Beds, Facilities, Service…everything was great. Best hostel in my Eurotrip.

Everything was great

It was very clean and neat and organised

Sadly no kitchen, not even a kettle or microwave so you could only get help from the cafe if it was open

The karaoke night every Thursday, it was fun! Of course the staffs, friendly and helpful. Also, the bartenders too!

The beds and the view from window, plus it was very central and had lovely area full of coffee shops

Can't complain

Clean, not too loud, great location

Not cheap but not expensive either

The bedside plug wasn’t a regular socket - it was a USB-A plug. So because I only had USB-C plugs, I couldn’t charge at night

Great central location with many bars, restaurants and shops close by. Clean facilities and comfortable bed. Great bar in the hostel good for socialising, karaoke night was fun. Would stay again.

Wasn’t any soap in the bathroom dispenser.

The room was comfortable, the hostel had guided tours around the city and the staff were friendly. Had a baggage storage which was convenient to use.

Good comfy beds. There is a lounge, bar and restaurant at the property and it was good.

For breakfast you have to give the coupon at the ground floor where u get plates and coffee but the buffet is in the basement where the bar is.

The location, prize, cleaniliness, the locker facility , the helpfulness of staff, a very good breakfast for an affordable prize

It was my second time in Berlin and based on my previous stay, I didn’t hesitate to book again. Reception works 7/24 and people are always kind. I’m almost 30 now and I really don’t like loud noises anymore (and I guess have lower tolerance for late night parties) but the guests were mostly adults and rooms / spaces are soundproofed. Rooms are clean and secure and I love how comfortable their beds are. I have never tried Rosie’s breakfast but seems nice. There’s a bar downstairs and they give you one free beer, however I think the price range is high. Location is excellent! 15 mins walking to Alexanderplatz, very close to main streets (wanna drink a coffee at Hackesche Hofe? Just walk 11 mins and you’re there). There are also tram and u-bahn stations (rosenthaler platz) just in front of the hostel building. If I ever visit Berlin again, I’ll be there as always. Thanks for everything.

Reception

Nothing

Great location, cozy bed, and friendly staff I would definitely recommend this hostel