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8.7

3,010 reviews

The Circus Hostel

The Circus Hostel

Weinbergsweg 1a, Berlin, 10119, Germany

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Free wifi

Bar

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenware

The Circus Hostel

Discover The Circus Hostel, a 2-star base in Berlin nestled just 0.5mi from the city center. Located at Weinbergsweg 1a in Germany, this playful spot puts iconic sights within easy reach and promises a traveler-friendly vibe.

Notable features include free Wifi, a 24-hour front desk, and non-smoking rooms, plus practical extras like private parking (extra charges) and an elevator. The hostel also offers a Bar, Terrace, Live music/performances (free), a fully equipped Kitchen with Kitchenware and a Kitchenette, as well as a Landmark view, Balcony, and soundproof rooms to keep nights peaceful.

Reviews number 3010, and the price starts from $51.

Just 0.5mi from Berlin's city center, the property sits at Weinbergsweg 1a, inviting travelers to step into a lively, traveler-friendly scene. Iconic sights are within easy reach, and practical touches like non-smoking rooms, free Wifi, and a 24-hour front desk keep the stay smooth and stress-free.

Social spaces steal the show after dark: a Bar and Terrace host free live music performances, creating a friendly backdrop for meeting fellow explorers. A fully equipped Kitchen with Kitchenware and Kitchenette makes it easy to whip up meals, while an elevator keeps luggage and guests moving smoothly. Some accommodations even offer a Landmark view or Balcony for a little extra charm.

With 3010 reviews backing the experience and prices starting from $51, the value is clear. On-site private parking is available for an extra charge, and payment methods include American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, and EC-Card (cash is not accepted).

Most popular amenities

Free wifi

Bar

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Landmark view

Elevator

Balcony

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Soundproof

Rooms

Apartment with View and Balcony in The Circus Hostel

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Apartment, View, Balcony

2 Queen Size Beds

3 Sofa Beds

325 sqft

City view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Balcony

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This apartment is consisted of of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. Meals can be prepared in the well-fitted kitchen, which is fitted with a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and an electric kettle. Featuring a balcony with city views, this apartment also offers soundproof walls and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 5 beds.

Triple Room with Shared Bathroom in The Circus Hostel

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

1 Sofa Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

160 sqft

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Shower

Soundproof

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The triple room features soundproof walls and a wardrobe, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by elevator. The unit has 2 beds.

Single Room with Shared Bathroom in The Circus Hostel

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom

1 Twin Bed

110 sqft

City view

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Shower

Soundproof

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Brightly decorated room with a safety deposit box and access to shared bathroom facilities. Also includes a work desk and wardrobe.

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Dormitory, Shared Bathroom

1 Double Bed

195 sqft

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Bed In Dormitory With Shared Bathroom is 194 square feet and includes a double bed 131-150 width.

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in The Circus Hostel

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Dormitory, 6 Bed

1 Bunk Bed

260 sqft

City view

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Shower

Soundproof

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This bed in dormitory features a view, seating area and soundproofing.

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room in The Circus Hostel

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Dormitory, 4 Bed

1 Bunk Bed

195 sqft

City view

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Shower

Soundproof

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This bed in dormitory has a seating area and soundproofing.

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room in The Circus Hostel

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Dormitory, 8 Bed

1 Bunk Bed

270 sqft

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Shower

Soundproof

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1 Person in 8-Bed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom - Mixed

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Room - 1 Twin, Private Bathroom

110 sqft

Wheelchair accessible

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The single room provides soundproof walls, a seating area, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Studio, 2 Bed, Balcony

325 sqft

Kitchen

Balcony

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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In the well-fitted kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and an electric kettle. A seating area with a flat-screen TV, a desk, a balcony and a private bathroom are offered in this studio. The unit has 2 beds.

Studio with Balcony in The Circus Hostel

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Studio, Balcony

1 Sofa Bed

1 Queen Size Bed

325 sqft

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Flat-screen TV

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Room - 2 Twin

1 Twin Bed

Wheelchair accessible

x4

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x3

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Two-Bedroom Deluxe Apartment in The Circus Hostel

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Apartment Deluxe, 2 Bedroom

1 Sofa Bed

2 Queen Size Beds

540 sqft

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Flat-screen TV

x4

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Guest reviews

8.7

3,010 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Facilities

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Value for money

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Featured reviews:

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Reem

8.2

October 2024

The 6-person dorm I stayed in was very spacious and clean, and the bed was comfortable. The location of the hostel is great, with easy access to public transit, lots of places to eat, and walking distance to certain attractions. I liked that secure storage outside of the dorm room was provided free of charge.

Do not store valuables in the lockers in the rooms. These units should be replaced... it wouldn't take much for someone to simply unscrew both ends to access your things if they really wanted to. There are no women only showers. Men urinate in the showers, and the smell and hygiene are disgusting. There are no paper towels in the washrooms, and the hand dryer is obscenely loud.

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Aylin

9.1

April 2025

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.

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June-si

10

October 2023

The Hostel exceeded all my expectations. It was cozy, roomy and had lots of artistic interior design choices that made me feel in awe of the building itself and I wish I had more time to explore the hostel itself. The beds were very comfy, which was a big surprise to me and the bunk beds were well spread apart giving enough room. There were also separate free lockers in the basement of the building, which needs a code from the reception. The staff were very helpful and nice and the breakfast was also generous, especially with the time for late risers. The Toilettes and bathrooms are outside of the rooms (so don't forget you key card) but provided enough privacy as the showers were in different locked stalls and toilettes were separate (that was the 3rd floor).

You need to bring a big padlock for the locker in the room and it can be loud when opening the windows to let fresh air inside and I had some issues with my bed socket and I wish the beds had curtains for more privacy.

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Ma

9.1

July 2025

I stayed in a 6-bed dorm, which was surprisingly clean and comfortable. Every day, I saw the staff cleaning the hallways, toilets, and showers, which really stood out. The bed and pillow were soft and cozy, and there were hot and cold showers available at all times. What I absolutely loved was how it was situated in the center of everything. The tram is literally five steps from the front door, and the subway is right across the street. There’s food everywhere — left and right — and the lobby has such a chic, welcoming vibe.

Nothing really that ruined my stay. But a little upgrade with bidet sprays in the toilets won’t hurt 😅

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Julian

8.2

July 2025

Check-in was easy, and reception is occupied 24/7. Staff was friendly and helpful. Everything was pretty clean for hostel-standards. Nice design and interior, with some lovely details and unique ideas. It's nice that they provide lockers in the dorms. The additional locker-room in the basement is well thought-out. The hostel-location is great and very walkable, with good access to public transport. It's a good option for 1-3 nights, but I don't think that the price is justified in any way.

Towels cost 3€ extra, which is insane, considering the overall high price. Suitable locks for the dorm-lockers cost also extra, and many lockers need some maintenance. Overall too expensive.

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Lawrence

10

March 2025

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!

Nothing - this place is exceptional!!

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Ferrito

9.1

July 2025

First of all, I’d like to thank the hostel management and all the staff for kindly accommodating a special request I had. A special thanks goes to Janne at the reception (I hope I’m spelling the name correctly) for being so helpful and attentive — I really appreciated the support. A small note for future guests: if you’re planning to stay in a shared dorm and have asthma, allergies, or similar health conditions, be aware that the rooms can feel stuffy due to the lack of air conditioning and the number of people inside. Other than that, it’s a safe, comfortable, and pleasant hostel. The beds were very comfortable. I’d definitely recommend it.

The rooms can be stuffy and hot, especially since there’s no air conditioning

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Léa

8.2

March 2025

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)

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

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Mateja

10

February 2025

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.

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.

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Christopher

8.2

October 2024

The Circus Hostel is a charmingly weird place with a brewpub in the basement and more David Hasselhoff than you're expecting. The breakfast buffet add-on is worth it, I think, and I'm not even a coffee drinker. If you're coming for the Berlin Marathon, it's pretty easy to get to the starting area from the hostel, and for your friends/family, the race goes right through the square at about the 9km mark, IIRC.

If you don't bring a towel, you can get one from the front desk... for 2 euro. Just give the people towels, come on now.

Points of Interest Around The Circus Hostel

Attractions

Missing House

0.4mi

Otto Weidt Museum (Museum Blindenwerkstatt Otto Weidt)

0.4mi

Hackesche Höfe

0.4mi

Bode Museum

0.7mi

Old National Gallery (Alte Nationalgalerie)

0.7mi

Altes Museum (Old Museum)

0.8mi

Prenzlauer Berg

0.8mi

New Guardhouse (Neue Wache)

0.9mi

Märkisches Museum

1.3mi

Hamburger Bahnhof

1.3mi

German-Russian Museum Berlin-Karlshorst

2.2mi

Wintergarten Berlin

2.5mi

Schwules Museum (Gay Museum)

2.6mi

Classic Remise Berlin

3.6mi

Bundeswehr Museum of Military History (Militärhistorisches Museum)

11.8mi

Amenities of The Circus Hostel

Free wifi

Bar

Terrace

Soundproof rooms

24-hour front desk

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Landmark view

Elevator

Balcony

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Soundproof

Stay rules - The Circus Hostel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property