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Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Deluxe Apartment, Kitchen (private bathroom)
Bar (on property)
Terrace/patio
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$139
includes taxes & fees
21 June - 22 June

Explore the area

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Weinbergsweg 1a, Berlin, BE, 10119
  • Place, Hackescher Markt
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Berlin Wall Memorial
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Alexanderplatz
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Berlin (BER-Brandenburg)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (for 6 people)

Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (for 6 people)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Economy Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Economy Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (for 4 people)

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (for 4 people)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom

Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom, City View (for 8 people)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom, City View (for 8 people)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Apartment, Kitchen (private bathroom)

Deluxe Apartment, Kitchen (private bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Comfort Single Room, Private Bathroom

  • City view
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom, City View (for 10 people)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (for 6 people)

Classic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (for 6 people)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Berlin

The Circus Hostel places you in the centre of Berlin, within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like Hackescher Markt and Friedrichstrasse. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and karaoke. .The café, The Circus Cafe, is open for breakfast. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a snack bar/deli. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 20-minute walk of this Mitte hostel include Alexanderplatz and Friedrichstadt-Palast.
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What's nearby

  • Torstrasse - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hackescher Markt - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Berlin Wall Memorial - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Friedrichstrasse - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Alexanderplatz - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Rosenthaler Place U-Bahn - 3 min walk
  • Alexanderplatz Station - 16 min walk
  • Berlin (BER-Brandenburg) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zeit für Brot - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rosenthaler Grill- und Schlemmerbuffet - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mein Haus am See - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Barn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Zerö Kebab - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Circus Hostel

Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, multilingual staff, and karaoke are also featured at The Circus Hostel. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Berlin hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 72 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 1890
  • Karaoke
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Circus Hostel offers 72 accommodations with a safe and portable fans. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. This Berlin hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (EUR 20 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 10.90 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Circus Cafe

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Books
  • Designer stores
  • Evening entertainment
  • Games
  • Karaoke

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1890
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 8.025 per cent will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 10.9 per person
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 20 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per day
  • Towels fee: EUR 3 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children aged 4 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Circus Hostel Berlin
Circus Hostel
Circus Berlin
The Circus Hostel Berlin
The Circus Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Circus Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Berlin

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Circus Hostel?

The Circus Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Circus Hostel?

As of 10 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Circus Hostel on 21 June 2026 start from AU$139, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Circus Hostel?

Yep, The Circus Hostel has a self car park for EUR 20 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

What makes The Circus Hostel a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and a lounge bar, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Circus Hostel.

Does The Circus Hostel serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is on offer daily between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Circus Hostel?

No, The Circus Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Circus Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Circus Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Circus Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Circus Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 304 out of 472 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 472 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 472 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 472 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 472 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mikhail

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Staff and very clean hostel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun, comfortable, clean, affordable, all ages welcome, accommodating. Loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were awesome roommates were great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ajedev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent place to stay in Berlin!

Great place to stay in Berlin, right in the center of town and well connected via public transportation. Also, very clean, great staff, and efficient check-in and check- out. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Berk

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good calm cozy hostel. Id prefer to have a plug next to my bed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great. Everything was clean and smooth sailing. Even for a short trip, you’ll quickly get around and situated with nearby transit options.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Miya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient hostel in a bustling area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Andrés

The staff from the guest services is very polite, friendly and willing to assist the guest. They are very warm and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, clean property, your location and comfy bed. Highly recommend. Downside was no privacy curtains and no power outlets in the bed... Otherwise a great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Yuto

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The staff were all kind and help me stay comfortably and have a good time in Berlin. What caught my eye were the shower rooms and toilet because their cleanness was not enough for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jaydon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was amazing, area is perfect loads of activities hosted daily. People are amazing, staff was very helpful. Definitely will return in the future
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We chose to have breakfast out. But we loved our room which was immaculate, clean. Staff were brilliant, helpful and bi-lingual.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Braian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, the bed was also good and had a canopy, making it feel more cozy and private. Good bathrooms and showers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Misaki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed is comfortable and all staff are so friednly and kind. I think this is the best hostel in Berlin!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the metro station which was very convenient!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alanah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had an emergency while staying here and the staff was kind and accommodating! So lucky
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thuy-Van

Liked: Amenities
Great location! Comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jenipher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in front of U8 station! So easy to get around Berlin!! I found this hostel to be extremely clean and convenient. Thank you :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monserrat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best places to stay in Berlin
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Rami

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location. Clean rooms and fantastic staff. But no kitchen or common amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service
Had an emergency situation and didn't flew over seas and couldn't stay. Did not get refund or partial refund. The woman taking care of my reservation very pleasant and understanding but there was nothing she could do. This was for a week stay. If you book a stay book straight to the hotel no third party.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rohan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the best hostel in Berlin. I would strongly recommend it, great atmosphere and fun people.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TIMOTHY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing, rooms good and clean. Nice little bar downstairs. Literally a tram stop right out front and lots of bike and scooter options within meters.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025