Hostel
 The Circus Hostel

Weinbergsweg 1a, Mitte, 10119 Berlin, Germany – Excellent location – show map – Subway Access

Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 1557 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.9
Excellent
1,556 reviews

Friendly staff, nicely furnished. The bar in the basement is cool. Good luggage storage room that felt very secure. Comfortable beds, too. A nice place overall!

Simone United States of America

Clean hostel in a good location in Berlin. The bar in the basement was nice (could be open longer though).

Morteza Netherlands

Very cheap 6 euro buffet, eat as much as you can! Clean rooms and nice feature having a brewery down stairs

Simion Romania

Loved everything! I felt extremely safe there it was also very clean and friendly. Couldn't recommend enough.

Georgia United Kingdom

How friendly the staff were, the facilities were very clean and the location is amazing.

Thomais Greece

- Welcoming and helpful staff. - Comfortable beds. - Very clean bathrooms. - The hostel has an amazing WIFI and beautiful spaces. - Just in front of a tram and a metro station. Very convenient.

Ivan Canada

The room was excellent, the staff was lovely, everything was just great.

Theodore Israel

Great place. Everything you need is in walking distance. By bike and public transport you get everywhere in Berlin fast. Full equipped with everything you need as a backpacker. Saw several hostels in Berlin, Circus is definately my number one

Benedict Germany

I love the staffs who works here! They’re all extremely nice and warm❤️thanks a lot and bisous !

Andrea France

Really an amazing stay, best hostel experience so far.

Ester Sweden
8.9
Excellent
1,556 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Friendly staff, nicely furnished. The bar in the basement is cool. Good luggage storage room that felt very secure. Comfortable beds, too. A nice place overall!”
    Simone Simone United States of America United States of America
  • “Clean hostel in a good location in Berlin. The bar in the basement was nice (could be open longer though).”
    Morteza Morteza Netherlands Netherlands
  • “Very cheap 6 euro buffet, eat as much as you can! Clean rooms and nice feature having a brewery down stairs”
    Simion Simion Romania Romania
  • “Loved everything! I felt extremely safe there it was also very clean and friendly. Couldn't recommend enough.”
    Georgia Georgia United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “How friendly the staff were, the facilities were very clean and the location is amazing.”
    Thomais Thomais Greece Greece
  • “- Welcoming and helpful staff. - Comfortable beds. - Very clean bathrooms. - The hostel has an amazing WIFI and beautiful spaces. - Just in front of a tram and a metro station. Very convenient.”
    Ivan Ivan Canada Canada
  • “The room was excellent, the staff was lovely, everything was just great.”
    Theodore Theodore Israel Israel
  • “Great place. Everything you need is in walking distance. By bike and public transport you get everywhere in Berlin fast. Full equipped with everything you need as a backpacker.”
    Benedict Benedict Germany Germany
  • “I love the staffs who works here! They’re all extremely nice and warm❤️thanks a lot and bisous !”
    Andrea Andrea France France
  • “Really an amazing stay, best hostel experience so far.”
    Ester Ester Sweden Sweden

Categories:

  • Staff9.4
  • Facilities8.9
  • Cleanliness9.1
  • Comfort9.0
  • Value for money 8.9
  • Location 9.5
  • Free WiFi8.9
High score for Berlin

Stay in the heart of Berlin – Excellent location – show map

Located in Berlin city center, this trendy hostel features bicycle rental facilities, free Wi-Fi, a tour and event program. It is only 150 feet from Rosenthalerplatz U-Bahn Underground Station.

The Circus Hostel offers private rooms as well as shared dormitory rooms, all all with bright and modern décor. All rooms offer safety deposit boxes and access to shared bathroom facilities.

Breakfast options can be purchased at the hostel. Guests can relax in the lounge area, which is equipped with books.

From Rosenthalerplatz U-Bahn, guests can take the metro to both Alexanderplatz and the Brandenburg Gate in less than 15 minutes. The Circus Hostel's Katz & Maus cafe and brewery offers hot meals and drinks over two floors.

Berlin Central Train Station is 1.6 mi from The Circus Hostel. Shuttle services can be arranged upon request.

This is our guests' favorite part of Berlin, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

The Circus Hostel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jul 12, 2012

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Most popular amenities

Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Bar

Property Highlights

Located in the real heart of Berlin, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Private parking available

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Guest reviews

8.9
Excellent · 1,556 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff9.4
  • Facilities8.9
  • Cleanliness9.1
  • Comfort9.0
  • Value for money 8.9
  • Location 9.5
  • Free WiFi8.9
High score for Berlin

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Simone
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Friendly staff, nicely furnished. The bar in the basement is cool. Good luggage storage room that felt very secure. Comfortable beds, too. A nice place overall!”
  • Morteza
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    “Clean hostel in a good location in Berlin. The bar in the basement was nice (could be open longer though).”
  • Simion
    RomaniaRomania
    “Very cheap 6 euro buffet, eat as much as you can! Clean rooms and nice feature having a brewery down stairs”
  • Georgia
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Loved everything! I felt extremely safe there it was also very clean and friendly. Couldn't recommend enough.”
  • Thomais
    GreeceGreece
    “How friendly the staff were, the facilities were very clean and the location is amazing.”
  • Ivan
    CanadaCanada
    “- Welcoming and helpful staff. - Comfortable beds. - Very clean bathrooms. - The hostel has an amazing WIFI and beautiful spaces. - Just in front of a tram and a metro station. Very convenient.”
  • Theodore
    IsraelIsrael
    “The room was excellent, the staff was lovely, everything was just great.”
  • Benedict
    GermanyGermany
    “Great place. Everything you need is in walking distance. By bike and public transport you get everywhere in Berlin fast. Full equipped with everything you need as a backpacker. Saw several hostels in Berlin, Circus is definately my number one”
  • Andrea
    FranceFrance
    “I love the staffs who works here! They’re all extremely nice and warm❤️thanks a lot and bisous !”
  • Ester
    SwedenSweden
    “Really an amazing stay, best hostel experience so far.”
Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property

The property usually replies within a few days

  • Do you offer luggage storage?
    Hi there, yes we do :-) Best regards The Circus
    Answered on August 12, 2020
  • Hi, I’m traveling with two languages, so I have to keep my languages with me or I will have to keep them somewhere?
    Hi there, thank you for your message. I think we have responded to this question before stating that we are not quite sure we understand the question.. Sorry about that. Best regards
    Asked about: Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room • Answered on March 3, 2022
  • Is it possible to have a private bedroom and bathroom (one guest traveling solo)? Many thanks
    Hey there, yes we offer private rooms with included bathrooms. Best Martin
    Answered on June 27, 2021
  • Do you have planned events or activities?
    Hi there, yes we do :-) Best regards The Circus
    Answered on May 17, 2022
  • Do you offer luggage storage?
    Hi there, yes we do :-) Best regards The Circus
    Answered on July 20, 2020

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Area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Alter Garnisonsfriedhof
    0.1 miles
  • me Collectors Room Berlin
    0.4 miles
  • Chamäleon Theater
    0.4 miles
  • Große Hamburger Straße Jewish Cemetery
    0.4 miles
  • Hackesche Höfe
    0.4 miles
  • Arkonaplatz
    0.5 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Cafe/Bar Erchy's coffe and plants
    0 miles
Top attractions
  • Berlin TV Tower
    0.7 miles
  • Alexanderplatz
    0.7 miles
  • Natural History Museum, Berlin
    0.9 miles
  • The Reichstag
    1.4 miles
  • Berlin Central Station
    1.4 miles
  • Holocaust Memorial
    1.5 miles
  • Potsdamer Platz
    1.8 miles
  • Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
    2 miles
  • East Side Gallery
    2.5 miles
  • Kurfürstendamm
    3.9 miles
Public transit
  • Subway Rosenthaler Platz Metro Station
    0 miles
  • Subway Weinmeisterstraße Metro Station
    0.4 miles
  • Subway Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz Metro Station
    0.4 miles
  • Subway Senefelder Platz Metro Station
    0.5 miles
Closest Airports
  • Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    12.4 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of The Circus Hostel

Most popular amenities

Parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Bar
Activities
  • Live music/Performance
  • Happy hour
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Karaoke
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs EUR 15 per day.
  • Parking garage
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Safety & security
  • Safe
General
  • Convenience store on site
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian
  • Lithuanian
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules The Circus Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

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.

Children 12 and above are considered adults at this property.

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

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

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

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

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Maestro Mastercard Visa EC-Card American Express The Circus Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that linens are included in the room price. Guests can rent hairdryers, adapters, locks, and other amenities at the hostel.

Please note that when booking for 10 people or more, different policies and additional charges may apply.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

FAQs about The Circus Hostel

  • The Circus Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Karaoke
    • Happy hour
    • Live music/Performance
    • Nightclub/DJ

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to The Circus Hostel by:

    • Bus 35min

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

  • Check-in at The Circus Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Guests staying at The Circus Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte

  • The Circus Hostel is 1.4 miles from the center of Berlin.