Expert reviews
“This excellent budget hostel, located right on Mitte’s buzzing Rosenthaler Platz, offers a mix of dorms and private rooms, available with or without private bathrooms. In addition, there’s a cute café, a basement bar with its own brewery, plus the world’s only Hoff museum.”
What guests liked
- Friendly staff
- Great location
- Free Wifi
- Boutique style
- Breakfast buffet
All you need to know
The Circus Hostel in Berlin is one of the high-rated hostels of berlin city. The central location of the hostel makes the metro access to the guests staying here. Brandenburg Gate and Alexanderplatz square are at fifteen minutes away from the hostel. The train station is only 2.5 kilometers from The Circus Hostel. With all the comfortable amenities, the hostel happens to be one of the best places to stay in Berlin.
Facilities
The guests booking their stay here can relax in the huge lounge area and have their buffet breakfast in the hostel. With modern architecture and amenities, the place provides a relaxing experience to the visitors in Berlin.
Rooms
The rooms are decorated in a contemporary style availing every kind of living facility. You can book the dormitory or private rooms with the hostel before your trip for attractive offers provided by the hostel. People who are interested in history, monuments, and museums can take public transport from the hostel location and explore the city easily.
The services offered
The Circus Hostel in Berlin is famous for providing a wide range of free and paid services to the guests staying here. Some of the key services of the hostel are the shuttle service, evening entertainment, movie night, live music, etc.
You can book the private rooms or dormitory as per the comfort of your family and friends you are traveling with. The hostel provides attractive offers for the guests booking their rooms with The Circus Hostel in advance. You can enjoy your stay in Berlin with this popular hostel.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
12 February 2026
Social basic hostel in great location
Great location, fun vibes, great bar and activities offered. Very social, great for young people!
Very smelly and facilities were not great compared to other hostels
10 February 2026
Very Good!
Very well located, close to restaurants, convenience stores and the subway is a few meters away. The room was spacious and the staff was friendly. The breakfast was good too. I would stay here again!
There were very noisy guests. I guess it is to be expected from a hostal, though! Nothing to blame on the staff.
9 February 2026
Exceptional
Amazing things: location,cleanliness,beds,atmosphere,people,personnels Caution: there is no shampoo in bathroom so you need to bring it. You need to bring a long-headed padlock. Don't forget to bring a slipper for bathroom.
7 February 2026
Fabulous
Location is very nice
6 February 2026
Exceptional
Everything
Nill
3 February 2026
Exceptional
Beautiful hostel in great location with very friendly staff! Clean and comfortable rooms. Definitely recommend for stays in Berlin.
1 February 2026
sets the bar for hostels
Clean, spacious and comfortable. Staff were friendly and helpful. The common space downstairs was great too, and there seemed lots of events for people who want them. The location was very accessible, a tram stop right outside and only 10 mins to a train station so perfect for going to the rest of the city though the neighbourhood itself is lovely. Also, I was able to switch rooms really easily when I injured my arm and needed a lower bunk, so that was a plus, they are very accommodating. Bathrooms are cleaned pretty regularly, and the shower rooms have spacious cubicles for all your things. And just the general vibe is relaxing, this was my first of many hostels on a long trip and they’ve really set the bar.
When I arrived I was going to put my bags in the storage room until check in, but the guy at the desk said they had a room available right then for me to use however he didn’t mention anything about it being extra payment and I was charged 14€ at check out. I was perfectly happy to have just stored my bags, so I was a bit put out by that, maybe I should have known but it would be good if staff could mention that before they book you in instead of dong it automatically. That was the only issue I had with the whole stay though, the rest was great :)
30 January 2026
Very good.
Staff very friendly, huge and organized hostel, good touristic spot, many places are walkable from the hostel.
I was hoping that there would be a kitchen in the hostel.
26 January 2026
Exceptional
This hostel is a walking distance from central Berlin, tram and U-Bahn stops are very close. A really nice city skyline view on the higher floors. Very friendly and helpful staff. VERY good value for money. Some activities for the guests. Pleasant character of the place. My new favourite hostel in Berlin.
26 January 2026
Very good
Location and cleaning services, great and cheap breakfast
No kitchen
24 January 2026
Very good
Everything but...
Bathrooms 2 days straight without cleaning
24 January 2026
Exceptional
I think I found some mouse droppings on my bed.
23 January 2026
Recommend
Facilities/ location/ kitchen/ cleanness
None
20 January 2026
Great hostel
Had a great time there.
19 January 2026
Excellent
I travelled alone and had a good stay. Friendly staff, clean rooms, and a great place for solo travellers. Would recommend!!!
17 January 2026
Fabulous
easy to use public transport, friendly staff, Nice room, cleaned facilities, big locker
a bit noisy because if tram(but it is understandable) and unisex showerroom
16 January 2026
Fabulous
It was cleaned often, many card-only entrances so it feels secure. Reception also has a safe downstairs. The design of the beds is quite cozy, despite not having curtains, the border added some privacy. Also, some rooms have balcony, which is great.
16 January 2026
Excellent location
Staff were very good. The bar was very good and reasonably priced good beer. The bed was comfortable. Location was excellent.
14 January 2026
It was wonderful
Property is central and very clean
The showers are not the best
14 January 2026
Very good
Handy location with tram stop and underground right outside. Comfortable, clean and warm
Asked about breakfast when checking in to be told its available from 0630. Came down to pay the next morning and paid to be told it starts at 0700. Went to the shop and returned at 0700 to be told its 0800. A bit of consistency would be good
12 January 2026
Exceptional
The staff here is one of the friendliest I’ve ever met. Such good vibes! : )
11 January 2026
Solid.
The double room we were in was very spacious and comfortable, with plenty of space for two people to sleep in and relax. The location was pretty good especially if you were wanting to go Museum Island.
The bathrooms were not the best. It took 2 days for the hand soap dispenser in the female bathroom on our level to get refilled. The sinks in the unisex shower area were also occasionally filled with men's shavings which was a bit gross. The showers themselves were very slippery and had poor lighting; it felt like a very good breeding ground for fungus despite the fact that there was no mould visible. Occasionally noisy at night.
11 January 2026
Fabulous
The rooms were clean and also the facilities were in very good condition
The only thing that I don't like is the shelf beside the bed .. first of all it makes the space even smaller and if you want to open it in order to use the socket behind it ... It will be impossible for you to even lay on the bed if you are a bit big
6 January 2026
Fabulous
Clean and good location
Bit expensive
1 January 2026
Fabulous
Great hostel. Clean and comfortable. There is social stuff if you are looking for it but also peace and quiet
31 December 2025
Exceptional
The place itself is very clean and the amenities and everything was very good .. even the staff is really nice
30 December 2025
Exceptional
Very very good I love you
30 December 2025
Deutschland uber allen
There was a presentation about berlin clubs and what to do in berlin and where to go. Unfortunately I could'nt attend if fully because I was late. But still it was very informative for me. Christmas dinner was extremely Good. Best christmas in my life. Stuff super friendly and cute
Nothing
29 December 2025
We loved staying here due to the staff, facilities and location
Clean, helpful and great location.
N/A
25 December 2025
the best hostel
Everything is pretty good.
none
24 December 2025
Exceptional
Friendly staff and excellent luggage storage space
21 December 2025
Exceptional
Location, comfy beds, cleaning perfect. Staff super nice. Excellent choice. Thank you
Could be nice to have Mugs to drink infusion during the stay.
20 December 2025
A highly enjoyable stay in the city centre
I could not have asked for more from a hostel. It is located right in the city centre, with a metro station directly outside the building. The facilities provide everything a traveller may need, including spacious rooms with lockers. Guests should note that a personal padlock is required, or one can be rented at reception. The restaurant offers an excellent breakfast, and the 24-hour reception is an additional advantage. I would highly recommend this hostel.
There were no significant negative aspects. The only minor issue was that the elevator could take some time to arrive during busy periods, so using the escalators may be more convenient if you are in a hurry. Apart from this, the hostel was excellent.
17 December 2025
Exceptional
They are very kind, helpful and smiley. The best hostel I have ever been
17 December 2025
Fabulous
It is super clean and the staffs are friendly😊
There is no type c for charging😅
16 December 2025
Amazing 🤩
Support of Team; Especially Naila & Dennis Underground Bar ✌🏽 Many lot things.
Nothing, They supported me about of all things.
15 December 2025
Fabulous
There is no kitchen there🙂 Only one microwave at the reception desk.
14 December 2025
Clean, good for making friends, nice location
The location was good, it was to many attractions by walk and there are nice restaurants/bars nearby. The rooms and the facilities were pretty clean.
I would suggest to add curtains to the beds in crowded rooms, it’s hard to find your stuff without turning the lights on and waking everybody up if you plan on getting ready early in the morning.
13 December 2025
Excellent stay in Berlin
Central location in Berlin, clean facilities, hot shower, cimfortable lounge area to chill out.
TV would be nice in the lounge room to access local news,and sports but it has a good wifi so it doesn't really matter.
10 December 2025
Great place to stay! Bring a laundry bag and your patience
Very social people, lots of events going on to get people talking, location is super convenient, clean showers, clean rooms, comfy beds!
The only things I dislike are that there’s only one elevator, and if you want to take the stairs you still have to wait for the elevator so you can get to the stairs on the other side. The other thing is no laundry in-house. I had to wrap my clothes in a towel and carry them around the corner to a laundromat, then carry them back. It was raining so I was praying to not drop them, but it was not easy lol
7 December 2025
Fabulous
Cleanliness
7 December 2025
Great place in central Berlin
I’ve stayed here twice and both have been excellent. Would stay here again
6 December 2025
Great value for money
Really great experience, comfortable sleeping even in the bunk bedroom.
5 December 2025
Exceptional
Very good location, very clean and cool accommodation and the staff were cheerful and helpful!
5 December 2025
Exceptional
The automatically opening door fascinated me,it was like in movies
N/A
4 December 2025
Fabulous
Was nicer than I was expecting, clean and the staff were very friendly.
4 December 2025
Good beside WIFI
Everything was good beside WIFI it was sporadic not stable. And not working at all in some area
WIFI It was not working in all rooms 109- 110 -209- 210- 309-310-409- 410. The rest it worked but was sporadic and not stable. The only place that WIFI was working smoothly is the reception.
3 December 2025
Fabulous
Very clean!
Had a guy snoring like crazy beneath me. There’s free earplugs provided tho, so super mindful of them
3 December 2025
Central and safe place, convenient for solo travelers especially
Central and safe place. Near to U and S-bahn stations. You can easily reach to Alexanderplatz by walking. Many restaurants placed in the neighborhood. Employees are very nice and helpful.
The gift beer could be a bigger size :)
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Bar
- - Coffee house on site
Services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Shared lounge/TV area
Activities
- - Fitness centre (additional charge)
- - Karaoke
- - Fitness
- - Fitness classes
- - Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor furniture
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Minimarket on site
Parking
- - Parking garage
Miscellaneous
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - Fire extinguishers

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13 February 2026
This is a brilliant hostel if you need to stay in Berlin.