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Reviews of The Circus Hostel

Weinbergsweg 1a, Mitte, 10119 Berlin, Germany

#46 of 527 hotels in Berlin

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Review Score

Based on 1317 hostel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free Wifi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: April 10, 2025

    9.0
    Totally worth it for short stays
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

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

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2025

    9.0
    Excellent stay with amazing location, great staff and comfortable rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Reception

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2025

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2025

    10
    Danke aus Armenien 🌟🌞✨💫💥✨
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to add. Just the made should clean at least the floor every day please. Just buy a lock in time before someone of your roommates doesn't steal your stuff which actually happened to me. No one to blame, that was my fault.

    The staff is very kind and helpful. The bathrooms and toilets are separate.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2025

    8.0
    Fantastic hostel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only minor inconvenience (not the hostel’s fault!) was that because it’s on a main road it can get rather noisy, especially in the mornings. I’m a light sleeper so I would just recommend bringing earplugs if you would personally find it difficult to sleep. The curtains are not blackout so the room became quite bright very early so again didn’t have the soundest of sleeps but that is purely just down to my lack of being able to sleep like a log.

    Would thoroughly recommend this hostel to any traveller coming to Berlin. Staff were extremely friendly and accommodating, more than happy to help and answer any questions I had. There is a good secure luggage room which was helpful storing my bag prior to check in. Hostel felt very secure and safe with the keycard access and staff there 24/7. The location of the hostel is fantastic, U-Bahn immediately outside the hostel so really easy to get around Berlin. Lots of nice shops, bars and restaurants all within the area and only a 15 minute walk to alexanderplatz. The bedrooms itself are nice and spacious, good sized lockers for bags. however they do not already come with a lock so you can either bring your own or reception sell them for €6. Nice events on that are different each night which is a good way to meet other people. Both bedrooms and bathrooms always kept really well clean. Overall I really enjoyed my stay and will definitely be returning next time I’m in Berlin :)

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2025

    8.0
    We had a great stay at the Circus Hostel, super convenient location and great facilities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    There was nothing in particular that we did not like, except maybe that the window in the room did not open and the door to the balcony would sometimes jam.

    The room and facilities were clean, check in was very fast, and the location was great and very close to a variety of cafes, clubs, restaurants, as well as to the train lines which was super helpful.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room was a bit noisy

    Location is amazing and the amenities are great

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2025

    9.0
    Fantastic location, great vibe!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Fantastic location, right next to the train & tram stations with great places to eat closeby.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Would highly recommend this hostel for any solo traveller because it is in Central Berlin, which means you don't need to get transport and the facilities in the hostel are amazing and they have a bar, which is great for meeting other solo travellers.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2025

    10
    Absolutely fabulous place to stay - the BEST place to stay to explore Berlin!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Nothing - this place is exceptional!!

    Exceptional place to stay in Berlin! The staff were very welcoming and knowledgable, our room (Double Deluxe 507) was exceptional - very quiet, sparkly clean, the bed was very, very comfortable and a superb balcony with views out over Berlin. The Breakfast option is a buffet, very plentiful, with delicious bread,ham,cheese,muesli,yoghurt and coffee. Easy to get to from the airport and right on the U Bahn and Tram stops. Also, there are some great places to eat right outside. This is the best place we have ever stayed in a European city and we will be back soon!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2025

    10
    Super!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We couldn't find any hair dryer, It might be a good idea to make them available for guests.

    I love the location (in front of a metro) and the security of the hostel (the first hostel with safe in the private room) Also the staff is class A, I had a flight canceled due to a strike and they kindly extended my booking until my new flight, also they were so nice that they gave us a souvenir that will simbolize our trip to Berlin for ever, I cannot think a better place to be in Berlin.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2025

    9.0
    Awesome value for money, very well maintained
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    A few little things here and there: the locker by my desired bed could not be locked due to bad positioning of the little "loops", one of the bathrooms could use a space to sit down while changing/ somewhere to hang the clothes.

    Great, well maintained property. Very nice and clean inside, friendly staff. The bed was comfy in my opinion. Shame I didn't spend more time!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2025

    8.0
    good value
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    noisy at night on the shared bathroom floor

    very clean, bed was comfortable

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2025

    8.0
    Nice place to stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location! And the staff are very friendly :)

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2025

    10
    Great hostel in a nice location of Berlin
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The pillow were very big and not so comfortable. That would be my only recommendation.

    The entire hostel has a great character and the rooms were at a very good level for a hostel. The team were very up their game and seemed to enjoy being there which is refreshing.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great stay, comfortable beds and plenty of showers and toilets, very clean. I have been in many hostels and the showers are spot on, with plenty of space and very good pressure. I loved the bar downstairs, great atmosphere. Really good location and all that needed. The USB plugs on the bunk bed didn't work and I was in upper bed so I could not charge my phone overnight. Staff friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend it and hope to come back. Danke schön :)

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: March 2, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The people were very loud in the corridors and the rooms and the isolation was bad so you could hear everything happening in the other rooms as well as the corridors, it sometimes woke me up or prevented me from falling asleep

    The personal was great and the beds were comfortable and provided some privacy (although I like a lot better when they have the curtain, but the space around the head was great for storage and privacy) There were enough WC and showers, and they were quite clean. The showers were large and had great water pressure and hot water, which is not something you get at every hostel)

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: March 1, 2025

    10
    Great location and vibe
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location and really cool interior. Clean and free breakfast snacks and tea available at reception was a lovely touch.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The cafe attached to the hostel is overpriced. I paid 13€ for grilled cheese. The girl working there was being passive-agressive for no reason (other than she woke up too early) which annoyed me. Plenty of nice cafes around so just skip this one.

    The location is really amazing. In the heart of Mitte, I explored the neighborhood walking, photographing and eating in various restaurants. The hostel is super clean, and you get clean sheets. You can rent out towels for a fee. I stayed in 8 people mixed dorm and the room is spacious! They could have more luggage space, but you can leave your valuables in a safe at the reception free of charge. Everyone who works there is super lovely.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location is great and the friendly vibe of the people.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2025

    8.0
    Good place for a short holidays
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    All

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2025

    10
    I would go back here again for location and value for money. I have already recommended to others
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The location was amazing. Anything I needed help with the staff had the answer. People at the hostel were friendly. I felt safe and it was clean. Even with a shared shower and toilet situation they were always clean and smelt fresh

    Stayed in February 2025

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