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OSTEL - Das DDR Hostel

Wriezener Karree 5, Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, 10243 Berlin, Germany – Great location - show map

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7.5
Good
230 reviews

The stuff were very friendly and the location is great! There are very good restaurant around! I enjoyed my stay there. Btw, I love the red curtain and room decoration.

Mme Germany

Absolutely amazing, a visual delight and convenient location

Courtney United Kingdom

Great location, great staff! Perfect for a short stay

Charlotte United Kingdom

Really cosy, beautiful decor, excellent location right next to a discount supermarket and Berlin Ostbahnhof. Shower water pressure was really good.

Mary United Kingdom

The Person on the reception was very friendly. It is good to sleep in Berlin for little money.

Sabina Germany

Very friendly staff, we could leave our things before and after our check-in and check-out. The room was lovely and clean. Ostbahnhof is three minutes away and easy to get anywhere. There are supermarkets nearby.

Vida Ireland

Clean, bright and hot room. Quiet area and close to public transport (S), 3 minutes walking. There is a supermarket 20 meters from the hostel.

Ruben Spain

Very good value for Berlin even though very basic, good location very close to Ostbahnhof, very retro style from the ddr times, and a friendly attractive young woman when checking in on the evening of the 18th Nov 19.

Christopher United Kingdom

The DDR is very close to the Berlin Ostbahnhof, easy to reach. The style of the rooms is very similar to the ones of the East Berlin era.

Herrcrash Italy

Decoration east germany and very 70s like 😁 Toielt was outside but right in front and private. Quite cool and unique.

Rizzo Spain
7.5
Good
230 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The stuff were very friendly and the location is great! There are very good restaurant around! I enjoyed my stay there. Btw, I love the red curtain and room decoration.”
    Mme Mme Germany Germany
  • “Absolutely amazing, a visual delight and convenient location”
    Courtney Courtney United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Great location, great staff! Perfect for a short stay”
    Charlotte Charlotte United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Really cosy, beautiful decor, excellent location right next to a discount supermarket and Berlin Ostbahnhof. Shower water pressure was really good.”
    Mary Mary United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The Person on the reception was very friendly. It is good to sleep in Berlin for little money.”
    Sabina Sabina Germany Germany
  • “Very friendly staff, we could leave our things before and after our check-in and check-out. The room was lovely and clean. Ostbahnhof is three minutes away and easy to get anywhere.”
    Vida Vida Ireland Ireland
  • “Clean, bright and hot room. Quiet area and close to public transport (S), 3 minutes walking. There is a supermarket 20 meters from the hostel.”
    Ruben Ruben Spain Spain
  • “Very good value for Berlin even though very basic, good location very close to Ostbahnhof, very retro style from the ddr times, and a friendly attractive young woman when checking in on the evening of...”
    Christopher Christopher United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The DDR is very close to the Berlin Ostbahnhof, easy to reach. The style of the rooms is very similar to the ones of the East Berlin era.”
    Herrcrash Herrcrash Italy Italy
  • “Decoration east germany and very 70s like 😁 Toielt was outside but right in front and private. Quite cool and unique.”
    Rizzo Rizzo Spain Spain

Categories:

  • Staff8.5
  • Facilities 6.9
  • Cleanliness7.5
  • Comfort7.2
  • Value for money7.7
  • Location8.6
Low score for Berlin

This hostel in Berlin’s Friedrichshain district features authentic East German design. Das DDR Hostel is a 4-minute walk from Ostbahnhof Train Station, and 3 minutes from the famous Berghain club.

OSTEL – Das DDR Hostel is a theme hostel, which is decorated with retro furniture, an old-style radio and 1970’s wallpaper.

The nearby Ostbahnhof Train Station provides direct connections to the Alexanderplatz Square, Hackescher Markt entertainment district and the Friedrichstraße shopping street. Many clubs and bars are located near the OSTEL.

Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi in the lobby.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

OSTEL - Das DDR Hostel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jun 22, 2007

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Pet friendly
Non-smoking rooms
Heating

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Free Parking Available On Site

Availability

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4 reasons to choose OSTEL - Das DDR Hostel

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  • The staff speaks English

Guest reviews

7.5
Good · 230 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff8.5
  • Facilities 6.9
  • Cleanliness7.5
  • Comfort7.2
  • Value for money7.7
  • Location8.6
Low score for Berlin

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Mme
    GermanyGermany
    “The stuff were very friendly and the location is great! There are very good restaurant around! I enjoyed my stay there. Btw, I love the red curtain and room decoration.”
  • Courtney
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Absolutely amazing, a visual delight and convenient location”
  • Charlotte
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Great location, great staff! Perfect for a short stay”
  • Mary
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Really cosy, beautiful decor, excellent location right next to a discount supermarket and Berlin Ostbahnhof. Shower water pressure was really good.”
  • Sabina
    GermanyGermany
    “The Person on the reception was very friendly. It is good to sleep in Berlin for little money.”
  • Vida
    IrelandIreland
    “Very friendly staff, we could leave our things before and after our check-in and check-out. The room was lovely and clean. Ostbahnhof is three minutes away and easy to get anywhere. There are supermarkets nearby.”
  • Ruben
    SpainSpain
    “Clean, bright and hot room. Quiet area and close to public transport (S), 3 minutes walking. There is a supermarket 20 meters from the hostel.”
  • Christopher
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Very good value for Berlin even though very basic, good location very close to Ostbahnhof, very retro style from the ddr times, and a friendly attractive young woman when checking in on the evening of the 18th Nov 19.”
  • Herrcrash
    ItalyItaly
    “The DDR is very close to the Berlin Ostbahnhof, easy to reach. The style of the rooms is very similar to the ones of the East Berlin era.”
  • Rizzo
    SpainSpain
    “Decoration east germany and very 70s like 😁 Toielt was outside but right in front and private. Quite cool and unique.”
Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days
  • Is it quiet at night?
    Yes, it is usually quiet at night.
    Answered on December 1, 2019
  • Are sheets and towels included?
    Yes, they are!
    Answered on September 8, 2019
  • Do you have twin bedded rooms
    Good morning, yes we also have twin rooms available. Regards, Ostel / Kathrin
    Answered on January 5, 2020
  • Do you offer luggage storage?
    Yes, we do!
    Answered on September 8, 2019
  • Do you have planned events or activities?
    Sorry we dont have planned events or activities. Kind regards /Your Ostel-Team
    Answered on September 28, 2019
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Area info *
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Amenities of OSTEL - Das DDR Hostel

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Pet friendly
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Convenience store on site
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules OSTEL - Das DDR Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out

6:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
Free
Extra bed by request
€ 10 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed by request
€ 10 per person, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa EC-Card OSTEL - Das DDR Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

FAQs about OSTEL - Das DDR Hostel

  • Check-in at OSTEL - Das DDR Hostel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • OSTEL - Das DDR Hostel is 2.7 miles from the center of Berlin.

  • The prices at OSTEL - Das DDR Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to OSTEL - Das DDR Hostel by:

    • Car 40min

  • OSTEL - Das DDR Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):