The bar downstairs is amazing. The bar made my nights. I've had really nice conversations. The personnel of the bar and hostel was nice as well. I had a one person room (which came without a desk, even though a did see desks in the pictures). The room was fairly clean, the closet was a little bit dusty in the corners. The bed was fine and the room had a nice large window. The showers were nice as well. The facilities are clean. The hostel is right near a metro stop. The breakfast at the hostel was not really special, but it was fine. They provide many healthy options. You don't need to reserve breakfast when you're booking. Try it once in person first and see if you like it. The hostel is located in a nice area. I am glad I chose this hostel!

I want to start off by saying that it was a very nice hostel. The location was great, the rooms where clean and had comfortable beds. Most of the staff were also really friendly although I have to give one star because of an incident that happened when we first arrived at the hostel. Me and my friends are a group of four girls that had booked four beds in a room for eight people. When we first made our reservation for the four beds we used a credit card that was declined at the circus hostel website. We did not receive any booking confirmation so we inevitably assumed that it did not go through. Consequently we tried another time with another card, which turned out successful. When we then arrived they said that we had double booked and had to pay a fee. It is totally understandable to pay a fee if you know you have booked a room and then cancel in last minute. However, we didn’t receive any information that the first reservation didn’t go through. Therefore it was impossible for us to know we had to cancel a reservation. Also, the hostel found other guests within a few hours to stay in the same room, which made it even more incomprehensible why they insisted on us paying the fee. Otherwise the stay was good.

Date of stay: 18-26/07/2023 Very good hostel in terms of modernism and location. The rooms are big and spacious (depending on how many beds are in there), giving you a wide area to move around and interact with others in. The bathrooms are alright too. I’ll always remember the distinct smell the bathrooms had and I’ll always be reminded of my time in Berlin whenever I smell a scent that is similar to it. There is complimentary breakfast available every day from a certain time until a certain time, but don’t expect anything fancy; It mostly consists of just fruit, cereals, boiled eggs, ham and croissants. The only real downside to this hostel is that the common area is a bit rubbish, but it makes up for it with the bar downstairs which is open every night and has a different activity available every day of the week, including karaoke which was my favourite. In addition, this hostel is situated very close to the city centre, making it very convenient to get to places, as many are within walking distance. Although Berlin is a place I likely wouldn’t go back to, I would recommend this hostel if it is your first time visiting and you are staying for a few days. Also, just some friendly advice: The staff in the bar are cool and happy to talk to you and answer any questions you may have about the drinks which they serve, the bar or anything. But try and avoid physically interacting with them in certain situations, or else they might tell you off like the (apparent) manager of the bar did to me after I attempted to join in on this silly game he was playing with this other guy who was apparently an off-duty or former staff member whatever for the last five years, where they were play-fighting with drink stirrers. I know it feels like sh!t to be excluded from something which you may feel tempted to be part of, because you would think that after a few nights of coming into the bar, having some drinks, chatting with the staff and getting to know them a little bit, you will have earned their trust and they’d be comfortable with you doing things like this. But noooo, you’re just a guest according to the manager. And even if this wasn’t in a bar or in a hostel, I should’ve known that despite being able to speak almost perfect English, Germans are some of the hardest people on earth to befriend. So try to develop and maintain good rapport with the bar staff without getting too close and personal. Because otherwise you’ll ruin your relationship with them and while they may not particularly kick you out or ban you from entering (unless you do something really stupid), you won’t feel like going back there again, which would suck for you because it is a fun place to be, if you follow the rules and stay on the good side of the staff.

Lovely hostel. I stayed in a double bed private and it was a fun funky set up that made me happy. Very aesthetic - customer service was great and the luggage lockers were super useful. The rooms were beautiful but didn’t have a sink like most hostels nowadays. It’s in a really good location literally right at the tram stop and across the street from the U-Bahn. Very convenient for people who are always on the move!! The area felt very safe (solo female traveler here) and lively. Thank you for the lovely stay Circus Hostel!

Amazing place. Clean, friendly, 24/7 reception. I had a few questions about berlin and their staff was amazing at answering that. A discounted walking tour is also available via a hostel discount code and a must. A bit of a walk to a lot of things but if you take transit, it was really good with trams right outside the hostel.

One of the best hostels I have stayed in. Staff were very friendly, and the cafe in the hostel has amazing cake and breakfast options. Wifi is pretty fast, and the rooms are clean. Showers and bathrooms are located in a common corridor, which were maintained pretty well. I've stayed for 4 days and haven't had any problem. Make sure to bring a lock with you to lock your cupboard. Otherwise, you could simply ask the reception and buy from them. The bar in the hostel is very cozy and is open from 7pm to 1am. There are a lot of books in the lounge, the waiting area, and the bar if you are a bibliophile. If you have any problem, you can always ask the reception and they are eager to help you. And if you forget to bring something, you can rent/buy almost everything from the reception.

Pros: * Location is really good * Breakfast is simple but nice * Friendly receptionists *Nice lobby area to work *Internet is stable *Clean Cons: * The shower rooms are not practically designed, easy to get all your stuff wet; this is probably the biggest design drawback of the hostel. I never have to wait for a shower though. * The rooms have zero sound proof and individual bed has no privacy curtain. If you stay on the upper bed it’s gonna be a little inconvenient. *no body wash provided, but interestingly has free shampoo if you ask the receptionist. *hairdryer needs to be check out at the reception, but they are often out because people don’t return. Wish they can just have some installed in the bathrooms. *The elevator. - You can rent a towel for €2.

Honestly it could be perfect, but the other guests where out of control, drunk people screaming at all times and leaving everything super dirty. The women’s bathroom was always used by man. People that work there where great, and the ones that work cleaning need a raise. Great location to go walking to places. Berlin is the best city in Europe!

Very good experience overall. Clean, comfy and functional rooms. Super friendly and helpful staff throughout. Only 4 stars as I think there are a couple of areas that could be improved. The breakfast area and chill out lobby indoors seating wise should be a bit bigger, given the size of the hostel (5 floors) and the number of rooms it has. Shared toilets and shower rooms are clean and functional too. However, in the corridor I used these were often being cleaned during mid and late morning, when lots of guests were trying and waiting to use them. Not sure why this was necessary, think 1-4pm would make a lot more sense like most hotels do.

This is one of the best hostel I have stayed in. Super convenient location with tram and underground stations right in front of it. The staff was very friendly and helpful especially the receptionist Anna. I had booked one night stay but I used the lockers for keeping my stuff and the common areas for hanging out for two days. I would recommend this to everyone going to Berlin. Cheers!

I've stayed in a lot of hostels and this one is hands down one of my favorites. First of all, love the decor and style of this hostel. It looks like it has been recently renovated. I love the spacious rooms, the big lockers, the amount of hooks I have to use in the shower, the water pressure etc. All of these things make up a big part of the hostel. What was also great about it was the front reception staff. They were all very kind and knowledgable about places to go see and do in Berlin. I also really enjoyed the bar staff and Karaoke night in the basement. The next time I come back to Berlin (which most likely will be sometime next summer) I'll come back right to Circus :)

Best hostel I've stayed at in Europe. The dorms are spacious and well maintained, along with the bathrooms and shower facilities. The best part of the hostel though is the bar downstairs. The bartenders René and Laura are passionate about what they do and all-round great individuals who I loved being around each night of my stay. Will be back later in Berlin in late-2024 and will definitely stay here 🍻

I spent 6 nights here in a 6 bed dorm and would stay again. The hostel is super clean, centrally located (there's a tram stop literally in front), and has a cafe and bar attached. The luggage lockers in the rooms are decent sized, and the rooms themselves aren't too cramped. Bathrooms are shared for the floor, but I never had to wait for a shower. My only complaint is that my mattress was thin and had pokey springs. They aren't all though, as my friend's was better.

Hands down best hostel I’ve ever stayed at, other places need to learn from this place. The shared rooms were super spacious, as well as the bathrooms and showers, making my whole stay so so comfortable, plus everything was always so clean. Having a cafe downstairs was also super convenient. The hostel bar was the best part, great vibes and decor, I met so many amazing people. Rene, the bartender was incredible! He is so much fun and attentive, he made this experience so unique! you guys are so lucky to have him! Oh and the location was absolutely perfect! Overall, I freaking loved this place and will definitely be back :)

Amazing place to stay. I stayed in a private room with shared bathroom. The room is great, bathroom always clean. The staff is super. It’s sooo easy to get a tram, bus or subway and move around the city. Just loved it!

The circus hostel provides you a hotel experience, not a hostel. It is cosy, clean and in a good location. The reception is not informed or professional though. When I checked in, the reception didn't know the hostel activities and when I wanted to check the room for a forgotten item, the reception tried to activate the room key and could not activate it and I had to leave the hostel forgetting my items :(

This is a really cool, really fun, well located, clean, social and private hostel. Everything you need when you visit Berlin. The events they put on and the tours the host make it easy to make friends. The bartender down in the basement bar/library, Laura, is amazing. She is creative, attentive, fast but deliberate, super nice and just truly one of the best bartenders I’ve seen in Germany, maybe all of Europe. Truly a stand out of my whole trip to Berlin. Giver her a raise!! 5 stars to the hostel, 6 stars to Laura!!!

Really great hostel! They have thought of everything (lockers, light for each bed, plenty of hooks in showers etc.) to make your stay comfortable. The staff were very friendly and helpful and they host events throughout the week to help you socialise with others. Also in a really good location. Only drawback is that there’s no kitchen.

Stopped here to visit to David Hasslehoff Museum which was tiny but fabulous and totally free. Then stopped in the bar for a couple of beers, including a delicious one brewed right there on the premises. Barman was great too, very chatty and knowledgeable.

I was in a 10 person room but it never felt over crowded, there was lots of space and good windows to make it feel fresh and spacious. The cafe and reception area was wonderful and provided very reasonably priced items for breakfast or snacking. The location of the Circus is far and above most other hostels I've been to. The intersection it is on has a wide variety of restaurants at many price points and the transit access is quite literally outside the door. It is also a 30 min walk or less to a number of parks and historical landmarks! I definitely recommend staying here!

The location is very ideal - the underground and tram stations are literally at the door step, and the bus stop is less than a couple of minutes walk away. Walking distance from some amazing cafes and restaurants. The staff are very friendly and got wonderful recommendations (if you are looking for some). The room was better than I expected. Honestly, would come back here again.

This was my first ever hostel and it was amazing. The location is so close to everything and so easy to navigate using public transport that I was able to see almost all of Berlin with a few days. The water pressure in the showers is almost too much (who knew that could be an issue). The bar is great and the bartender is very social and helpful

The location of the hostel is great. The rooms are nice, but a bit dusty. The showers and common areas were very clean and spacious. General good atmosphere, but a bit noisy in the evening with other hostel guests partying in their rooms.

Staffs are very friendly and give you many good advices. In front of hostel, there are tram stations, very convenience to city centre and to main train station. You can also rent a bike from the hostel for 12 euro. The area is good, I feel safe with the hostel area. There are a lot of not expensive places to eat nearby. There is also a bar near the reception area. The bunk bed is good with your own light, two plugs and a little space to store sth inside. I like the head roof top of bunk bed that make me a bit more privacy. The bathrooms are unisex and enough toilets for female. You can store your valuable stuff in the locker room at the basement, very secure and easy to use with password not card or key. There is a locker in the room but if you need to lock it, your should bring your own lock or you can buy it at the reception. The cons are only the space to hangout at the first floor is a bit small and there is no kitchen area.

What a great experience! The rooms are clean, spacious and well designed. Staff was very helpful and kind. Hands down for a bar in basement, great own beer, friendly bartenders and fun karaoke thursday. Breakfast and coffee were also top tier :) I will surely visit The Circus Hostel again.

It was a nice experience overall. The staff is very friendly and organize a social activity every night which is great to meet new people if you're solo. Cleaning of bathrooms could be better and more frequent as some guests are not considerate and there are not a lot of bathrooms for a floor. Ventilation of room could be better, if windows is closed it can be very stuffy in a 6 room bed. If opened there will be cold and noise. Location is good, you're very close to tram and u Bahn and there some spots you can go to eat, a pharmacy and a market. It's everything you need. Breakfast buffet was 8€ and could include a coffee refill but it doesn't. The offer is some Müsli, yogurt, bread, some cheeses and hams,, waffles, fruit. No coffee machine is included.

I stayed in a shared dorm with one friend, the staff and service is great, the rooms and facilities are kept very nice and clean and the guests we ran into were all lovely. There's a small bar downstairs with events on nightly and the cafe is very handy providing good value food and breakfast options. The location is very handy, right opposite a late night corner shop and the underground even though there is plenty of Berlin to see within walking distance too. The reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is because of the lack of a communal kitchen to make food in although I should mention that there is a microwave in the cafe that they let you use while it's open and a fridge in reception that you can leave things into. If you are staying a short time that's no problem but if you are spending a few days it can mean it's hard to prepare your own food and end up spending a lot more money on food over the trip. Overall a lovely experience with a wide range of guests and a clean friendly atmosphere.

The place is really clean. Beds are noisy and linen is really artificial like cero cotton. Pity they don’t have a kitchen or a common area to eat your food. Otherwise the price is great, the staff is friendly. Breakfast buffet has many things. The place is veggie friendly.

The stuff was really helpful and friendly. Rooms are clean and with a large locker for everyone. I stayed for one weekend and had a nice time. Directly at the lobby is a small cafe where you can get snacks and hot beverages.

We really enjoyed our stay here. A lot of beautiful and friendly people and a really nice atmosphere! The breakfast was also great, would recommend it!

Circus Hostel Berlin offered a clean and comfortable haven during my stay in the city. The spacious and cozy dorm room, coupled with outstanding amenities, made my experience truly enjoyable. The hostel’s friendly hospitality and overall charm undeniably place it as the most beloved boutique hostel in Berlin.

I was there in 2017 and as far as I remember, it wasn't so beautiful as today. As I read, the owners renovated it and it looks like so modern and state of the art! Remember to take warm clothes if you go to Berlin in winter .

Friendly staff, very affordable and a good location. Close to public transport and in a lively neighborhood. Didn't stay here, only had a few drinks and the The Circus Café which is located inside the hostel.

This great hostel is back open- I stayed here in 1998! All you can eat 6 Euro today.

Room was very nice, chill social atmosphere, but I will never give five stars to a hostel that charges extra for something as basic as luggage storage. Also I came in late at night and had to wait 20 minutes while ringing the doorbell for someone to check me in.

Very nice Hostel, nice employees and good breakfast options, rooms are nice too

Perfect hostel with a perfect location. I have really enjoyed the time that I spent here.

Worth every penny! I’ve never had so much fun come out of a place. Amazing staff, made me feel at home. And of course it’s a cute looking place. They have the mini closet storage as a part of the bed, set up for a sense of privacy. Well lilt hallways, never felt unsafe for a minute. I miss this place, when I revisit Berlin, this hostel will be my only choice.

Great location, large, cosy private rooms

First thing you feel when entering is the cozy atmosphere. The staff is very kind and helpful. The 8-person dorm was very clean, and the bed pretty comfy. The shared toilets were also very clean. The location is very good, with Metro and U-Bahn stations right next to the hostel. I'd happily book again!

What an amazing hostel for the price x quality. Super friendly and helpful staff, clean rooms and fun activities. We had an amazing visit and would recommend this hostel to anyone.

Lovely hostel, very chill vibe! We spent a lovely weekend there, we had one of the double private rooms with a kitchenette and it was so quiet and clean, lovely views too! Banging quality for money, great location, as tram and underground are literally across the road. Lots of places around to grab different foods, coffee, fresh bakeries and everything you need. Will definitely stay again!

Hands down the best. Only praise to give. The receptionists were super nice, very welcoming. We got a double room with an extra bed and shared bathroom. However, they upgraded us to the triple room for free. We paid 208€ for three nights (shared bathroom). Those are phenomenal prices in Berlin. The bathrooms were clean and not crowded, the breakfast was plenty great and, room was spacious and constructions were sturdy. 10/10, definitely going to stay there next time we visit Berlin.

I may not have had the best stay - it was no fault of the team at the circus hostel. The owner was wonderful and really tried to find solutions for the issues I had. Needless to say the management and ownership at the circus hostel is fantastic. The owner tried to understand what they could do better in the future and the time he spent with me showed me the circus hostel is a safe and wonderful stop should you be in Berlin. Cheers, Nick

Great location, well designed, quite fancy for a hostel. Rooms are great and comfy. Wouldn’t recommend for solo travellers as there is no common area and getting in touch with other guests is not really possible. As a group it’s amazing.

We stayed in a 2 person private room, the beds were very nice and the room was very clean. There's free WiFi and a upon arrival you get a ticket for a free beer from their own micro brewery. We booked breakfast with our stay and I would recommend this, simple but nice breakfast and you don't need to get up early as it is served until 1 PM. We shared the bathroom and shower and they were very clean as well although the shower was a bit smelly (I guess old building issue). One day the toilet paper ran out and it took almost the whole day before it got refilled but other than that it was an amazing stay!

Lovely hostel and the receptionists are very helpful and they know a lot about the city if you have questions. I booked a single room which was very comfortable and the toilets and shower and in good condition. The location is very convenient as there are many restaurants outside and it is next to the Ubahn and tram stop. There is also a nice bar downstairs.

Stayed two nights in a private room with a shared bathroom. Hostel was very cute, clean and in a great location. There are many great restaurants and cafes nearby. If you arrive prior to check in they offer free lockers to store your stuff. There was a safe in our room for important belongings. The staff were also very polite.

Comfortable rooms and secure lockers. Felt very safe here. Continental breakfast was good. Brewery served delicious beer and had a lovely vibe. Very sociable and in a good location for restaurants and bars. Enjoyed our stay! Would recommend

The rooms themselves are nice and the people working there are very polite and helpful, but the hostel itself is way too expensive. No kitchen, so you have to eat out everyday, the bar downstairs is extremely expensive and the tap beer tastes awful, the hostel is outside the main road so loud sirens and constant beeping throughout most of the night. The breakfast is good and there's a large selection of food and the free sample of their own brewed beer is nice (the only decent beer there), but overall I wouldn't recommend unless you are loaded on money.

The Circus Hostel was a great option for budget travelers. The hostel has a great location with several metro and tram stops outside. The area is full of places to eat. The rooms were a bit small but were always clean. Showers had great water pressure and toilets were fine. The best part is definitely the downstairs bar. It is a great place to meet new people before going out to a club or bar! Would definitely recommend!

The location is perfect for public transportation, cafes and restaurants nearby. The front desk staff were pleasant and very accommodating. I loved my private room & chocolate colored tile bathroom. Everything was very clean. It was just right for me but the pillows were too soft and flat while sleeping. On Saturday morning 10/8 the cafe door was open I walked in and I said, good morning but the gal at the counter complained to me that I was 2 minutes early. I thought this was very petty. She should have left the door closed until 8:00 am. Then it wouldn't be a problem. I felt very uncomfortable throughout breakfast because of her attitude. By the way, the guy working in the cafe with the red hair and beard was very stoic not welcoming at all. These two stood out because the rest of the staff members were very friendly. There was a large variety of breakfast items.

Super clean and friendly staff. Great facilities including an impressive luggage storage system. However, a very mid vibe. Zero on-site social activities in the 5 days I stayed. No trivia, flip cup, board game night, comedy, music etc to meet others despite a bar in the basement.

The best hostel I’ve ever been 🤭 Good location, free lockers, wide room, clean and comfy bed! I stayed in a room for 12people but it was totally nice🫣 And checkout time is 12! So cool. Bar is little expensive but cozy and sociable. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 And also they have lots of free tour, which is great. Highly recommend

Best hostel in Berlin! Always have a great time here. Excellent place, excellent staff! Great people. Thanks Jim, thanks everyone. Until next time! Cheers!

Overall a comfortable hostel. Beds were comfortable and the rooms were a warm and quiet. You’re right beside the tram and the U train so easy to access everything. Only problems I had was the showers could have been cleaner and the toilets were too small for people trying to get ready. Also not the most social hostel either if that’s what you’re looking for