Hostels in Berlin

What Is a Hostel?

If you're in the market for an affordable place to stay in Berlin, one of its 51 hostels might be a great option for you. No two hostels look identical, but these dorm-style accommodations all have the following:

• Shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms)
• Low prices
• A social atmosphere

Hostels are a great way to stay in Berlin for a good value, so you can save more for sightseeing. You can check out the museums and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.

Hostels in Berlin

Ready to book a hostel in town? These ones get the highest reviews from our customers and might be a good place to start looking:

Cityhostel Berlin Mitte - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Mohrenstrasse U-Bahn and City Center U-Bahn. You can take advantage of free WiFi and a bar, as well as a 24-hour front desk. Rooms come with showers.

Generator Berlin Prenzlauer Berg - 2-minute walk from Landsberger Allee Station for easy access to public transit. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant, and a bar. Rooms come with linens.

The Circus Hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Rosenthaler Place U-Bahn. Property features include free WiFi, a restaurant, and a bar.

Generator Berlin Mitte - 2-minute walk from Oranienburger Straße S-Bahn for easy access to public transit. Property features include free WiFi, a restaurant, and a bar. You'll find showers and linens in all rooms.

Amstel House Hostel Berlin - Close to public transit, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Turmstrasse U-Bahn and Birkenstrasse U-Bahn. Property features include free WiFi, a bar, and a shared/communal kitchen. You'll find showers and desks in all rooms.

When Is the Best Time to Visit Berlin?

The weather can be a big factor when you want to venture out and explore, so here's a little information about the seasons:

• The hottest months are typically July and August, while February and January are the coldest months
• January-March: Daytime temperatures average 51° F and nighttime temperatures average 27° F
• April-June: 72° F is the daytime average and 37° F is the nighttime average
• July-September: Daytime averages are around 74° F and nighttime averages are around 48° F
• October-December: The average temperatures are 61° F during the day and 29° F at night
• Average rainfall is 23.74 inches in a year

What Can I Do in Berlin?

Depending on how you want to spend your time, you might like these places to visit:

• Reichstag Building
• Brandenburg Gate
• Checkpoint Charlie Museum

• Tiergarten Park
• Gleisdreieck Park
• Lustgarten

• Museum Island
• DDR Museum
• Grips-Theater

Generally, Berlin is known for its:

• Museums
• Architecture
• Monuments
• Shopping
• Art
• Theater
• Restaurants

How to Get to Berlin and Around the Area

You can search for flights to the nearest airport in Berlin (TXL-Tegel), located 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from the city center. An alternative is Berlin (SXF-Schoenefeld), located 11 mi (17.7 km) away. When you're out and about, you may want to use public transit to get around. You can access metro transit at Hansaplatz U-Bahn, Bellevue S-Bahn, and Tiergarten S-Bahn. To explore more of the surrounding area, hop on a train at Berlin Zoological Garten Station, Berlin Central Station, or Potsdamer Platz Station.