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St. Christopher's Berlin

Berlin (Berlin-Mitte), Berlin State, Germany

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Rosa-Luxemburg-Strasse 39-41, Berlin (Berlin-Mitte)   Map
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  • 24 Hour Free Hot Showers
  • Pool Table
  • Lounge / Common space
  • Travel information provided
  • Bar
  • Food/Restaurant
  • Free Breakfast
  • Free City Tours
  • Phones (public or in room)
  • Elevator/Lift
  • Lockers
  • Bike Rental
 
The Hostelz.com Review
This is the smaller of the two Circus hostels in Berlin. It's close to central Berlin, located in a residential area where not much action happens. A subway stop (Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz) is immediately across the street. Breakfast is extra and served at a restaurant on street level. The rooms are located above through a locked entryway door. The reception is open 24 hours.

Smoking is allowed in rooms so this easily could be a definite deterrent to non-smokers because the rooms aren't easily ventilated. Be warned as some people specifically search this out just so they can smoke in their rooms and be comfortable.

The reception/commons room offers an internet terminal and drinks. Bathrooms and rooms are well looked after. Modern music plays in the commons area, typically dance/techno. The hostel has a smaller atmosphere with only 80 beds. This hostel does not wrench of smoke, but its presence is apparent.

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Comment by wannes , belgium
March 2007
Extraordinary atmosphere, beautiful, and very kind people. That are the most important things to make a hostel a nice hostel. The rest is less important, although that rest was also ok. I don't had any problems with the food, the shower, the bed. The only critical note I can mention is the beer. But that's not the fault of the bar staff. I just recommend the owner(s) of the hostel to import some Belgian beer, because that's the only beer which may be called beer.
Comment by Ollie
November 2005
Smoking in the foyer and computer area sucked. The TV room was ok, and it was a pretty social kind of a hostel. The kitchen was pretty tiny and it did not have many facilities, but they did do your dishes for you!!! Nice modern rooms, etc. The showers did kind of block up though (not just one or two of them either!!). A good-enough spot to throw your bags down for a while.
Comment by Geert Jansen
August 2005
Great place. There are lots of young people who are ready to party, after they have drunk some beers in the hostel. Staff are very helpful. No curfew or lockout. 24-7 service.
Comment by Brandon
June 2005
Another average hostel. The location is right near a Metro stop, which goes to all the main sights, which is nice! I also found the beds to be very noisy, which caused anyone coming in at night to wake up the whole room.
Comment by Steve
June 2005
Probably one of the best hostel experiences I had on my trip. Excellent staff, location (in former East Berlin, gotta love those pedestrian traffic lights!), facilities, and cleanliness. Rooms were spacious and well maintained.
Comment by Sarah
January 2005
Great hostel! It's very nice and clean, with friendly English-speaking staff. It has a nice kitchen area, and very nice, clean bathrooms. It's very roomy. It's not in a great location but it's RIGHT on a U-Bahn stop so that wasn't a problem for us.
Comment by Stina
November 2004
This place has a super helpful and nice staff; a clean, handy little kitchen; and a good atmosphere! There was no smoking in the rooms that I noticed, so I wouldn't consider that a problem! It's a short walk from here to Alexanderplatz, and 30 seconds to the Metro station. I'd stay here again anytime!
Comment by Rebecca
October 2004
I have been travelling Europe for over two years and I still rate this hostel as the best I've ever stayed in. It's centrally located with helpful and friendly staff, who will book your next hostel for you. I met lots of great people here, due to the relaxed atmosphere and the 24-hour access that allows you to enjoy the nightlife. It has VERY clean and comfortable dorms and bathrooms.
Comment by Anonymous
August 2004
Beautiful and clean hostel in a great location, with incredibly helpful staff and great amenities.
Comment by Janine
August 2004
This is, hands down, the best hostel in Europe. It's extremely clean, and in a great location. It has excellent staff, a kitchen, plus huge bedrooms with really nice furniture! They also organize walking tours which are a must-do. This place is the best value for the money you will find. Don't stay anywhere else in Berlin.
Comment by West
July 2004
This place was excellent! I am only withholding that fifth star due to the absence of a free breakfast.
Comment by Tom
July 2004
Helpful staff, clean facilities. The hostel also had a wireless LAN connection that could be used for a reasonable price.
Comment by Anonymous
July 2004
If there's a better hostel in Europe, I'm going. Everything was excellent: it's really clean, there's a great atmosphere, good beds, and nearly immaculate bathrooms. Also, this place had easily the best staff we found in Europe. While we stayed here, at least six people had shifts, and they were all extremely nice, helpful and knowledgeable. It was totally fabulous.
Comment by Derik De Baun
March 2004
Great hostel, but getting to my room was like finding my way through a labyrinth.
Comment by Anonymous
January 2004
This was a fantastic hostel. The staff were friendly and incredibly helpful. Great atmosphere with great people, very clean and no run-ins with smokers.
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