The Hostelz.com Review
Pfefferbett Hostel is a modern and centrally-located hostel in Berlin’s Prenzlauer Berg district.
The Location
The hostel is located close to the U-bahn station Senefelderplatz. From this station you can take the U-bahn to Alexanderplatz. The hostel is in a safe area with lots of cafes, restaurants, galleries, and shops nearby, but it is not a noisy area. There is a great organic supermarket within a two-minute walk of the hostel too. Once you work your way around the public transport system (which anyone visiting Berlin will have to do very quickly!) it’s a great starting point for exploring the city.
Rooms and Bathrooms
Dorm rooms are available with four to eight beds, and private rooms are also available. The hostel is very modern, and has a good security and locker system. Beds are comfy and have reading lights, and linen is provided -- beds are made up prior to arrival. The shower and toilet are within the dorm rooms, and are modern and clean (timer showers, but the hot water isn’t cut after the time limit, so a very minor inconvenience given that everything else about this place is great!) The rooms are bright, clean, and fairly spacious.
Common Spaces
The common area/dining room is popular, with many travelers meeting there during the day and in the evening -- drawn by the free internet access (three computers provided), open fireplace, billiards table, table football, and bar. There is no kitchen available for use by guests, but the bar serves meals and has a buffet breakfast (not included). A laundry is available for guest use. The hostel common space also has a book exchange. Pfefferbett attracts a mostly young backpacker crowd, with a few groups and older travelers. Although the bar is open twenty-four hours and a lot of guests use the common space in the evening, it is not a particularly loud/party hostel, and you shouldn’t have any trouble getting a good night’s rest.
Summary
The Pfefferbett is a great hostel -- clean, modern, and with the facilities that will suit most people for a short-term stay in a fascinating city.
The Location
The hostel is located close to the U-bahn station Senefelderplatz. From this station you can take the U-bahn to Alexanderplatz. The hostel is in a safe area with lots of cafes, restaurants, galleries, and shops nearby, but it is not a noisy area. There is a great organic supermarket within a two-minute walk of the hostel too. Once you work your way around the public transport system (which anyone visiting Berlin will have to do very quickly!) it’s a great starting point for exploring the city.
Rooms and Bathrooms
Dorm rooms are available with four to eight beds, and private rooms are also available. The hostel is very modern, and has a good security and locker system. Beds are comfy and have reading lights, and linen is provided -- beds are made up prior to arrival. The shower and toilet are within the dorm rooms, and are modern and clean (timer showers, but the hot water isn’t cut after the time limit, so a very minor inconvenience given that everything else about this place is great!) The rooms are bright, clean, and fairly spacious.
Common Spaces
The common area/dining room is popular, with many travelers meeting there during the day and in the evening -- drawn by the free internet access (three computers provided), open fireplace, billiards table, table football, and bar. There is no kitchen available for use by guests, but the bar serves meals and has a buffet breakfast (not included). A laundry is available for guest use. The hostel common space also has a book exchange. Pfefferbett attracts a mostly young backpacker crowd, with a few groups and older travelers. Although the bar is open twenty-four hours and a lot of guests use the common space in the evening, it is not a particularly loud/party hostel, and you shouldn’t have any trouble getting a good night’s rest.
Summary
The Pfefferbett is a great hostel -- clean, modern, and with the facilities that will suit most people for a short-term stay in a fascinating city.
— Exclusive Hostelz.com Review
December 2009
Their Description
Stay at a refurbished former BREWERY. In vibrant Prenzlauer Berg - the central district with an unequalled NIGHTLIFE. See you at Pfefferbett Hostel.
Pfefferbett Hostel - Experience the Real Berlin!
Part of 'Pfefferberg' industrial monument. The former brewery, which was built in the mid-19th century, is nowadays a one-of-a-kind cultural center with a very special aura. Here you can explore galleries and discover the works of internationally recognized artists. You can relax in the historical beer garden or enjoy concerts and parties with a difference. Right on our doorstep!
Located in Berlin's 'in' district Prenzlauer Berg. Apart from its many shops, cafés and galleries Prenzlauer Berg has an unequalled nightlife to be experienced in its countless bars and clubs.
Impressive architecture. Pfefferbett Hostel combines 19th century industrial architecture on the outside with stylish design on the inside. We are especially proud of our impressive six-metre-high lobby with its original beamed vaulted celings.
Amenities
• FREE Internet Terminals
• FREE WLan Hotspots
• Open fireplace
• Own courtyard for relaxation
• South facing patio
• 24/7 bar
• Washing machines
• Elevator
• Free luggage room
• Tickets for Public Transport
• Bikes to rent
• Non-smoking hostel
• Billard
• Kicker
Historical vaulted rooms. We offer low-priced rooms with 6 or 8 beds with shared bathrooms on the corridor, rooms with 4 or 6 beds ensuite as well as high-quality single and double rooms ensuite with TV and telephone. Most rooms have historical vaulted ceilings. There are free lockers in every shared bedroom.
Excellent transport links. 'Senefelderplatz' subway station (U2) right around the corner. 'Alexander Platz', for example, is only two subway stations away.
Major sights within walking distance Hackesche Hoefe: 15 min Museum Island: 20 min Alexander Platz with TV Tower: 20 min
Extras: Breakfast: € 4,- / Linen: included in the price
Pfefferbett Hostel - Experience the Real Berlin!
Part of 'Pfefferberg' industrial monument. The former brewery, which was built in the mid-19th century, is nowadays a one-of-a-kind cultural center with a very special aura. Here you can explore galleries and discover the works of internationally recognized artists. You can relax in the historical beer garden or enjoy concerts and parties with a difference. Right on our doorstep!
Located in Berlin's 'in' district Prenzlauer Berg. Apart from its many shops, cafés and galleries Prenzlauer Berg has an unequalled nightlife to be experienced in its countless bars and clubs.
Impressive architecture. Pfefferbett Hostel combines 19th century industrial architecture on the outside with stylish design on the inside. We are especially proud of our impressive six-metre-high lobby with its original beamed vaulted celings.
Amenities
• FREE Internet Terminals
• FREE WLan Hotspots
• Open fireplace
• Own courtyard for relaxation
• South facing patio
• 24/7 bar
• Washing machines
• Elevator
• Free luggage room
• Tickets for Public Transport
• Bikes to rent
• Non-smoking hostel
• Billard
• Kicker
Historical vaulted rooms. We offer low-priced rooms with 6 or 8 beds with shared bathrooms on the corridor, rooms with 4 or 6 beds ensuite as well as high-quality single and double rooms ensuite with TV and telephone. Most rooms have historical vaulted ceilings. There are free lockers in every shared bedroom.
Excellent transport links. 'Senefelderplatz' subway station (U2) right around the corner. 'Alexander Platz', for example, is only two subway stations away.
Major sights within walking distance Hackesche Hoefe: 15 min Museum Island: 20 min Alexander Platz with TV Tower: 20 min
Extras: Breakfast: € 4,- / Linen: included in the price
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This hostel has thought of everything, each bed has a power point and light. there is a shielded light so that if you come in late you can turn it on and see without disturbing others. cool electronic lockers
— Sam Turner (2011-12-19)
Hostelbookers
I came here in November but if I was in Berlin in the summer, this is where I'd stay. They have a great outdoor patio and a second one out front as well. Definitely the place to stay when those are in use.
— Customer review (2011-11-13)
Hostelbookers
It is in a good location very close to a subway station. It is cheap and clean and has friendly staff.
— Customer review (2011-10-31)
Hostelbookers
Rooms were very clean, separate shower and toilet area. The hostel is located close to transport and the park to the north is great on sunday afternoon as it contains markets, karaoke and people out to just have a good time.
— Customer review (2011-10-04)
Hostelbookers
Nice staff, nice rooms, lovely backyard and good breakfast for only 5 Euro. Thumbs up. I'll come again next time I'm in Berlin!
— Stefan Schulz (2011-10-02)
Hostelbookers
garden, location, everything you could want and cheap too
— Customer review (2011-09-16)
Hostelbookers
its next to the metro and the staff helped map me out a biking route
— Customer review (2011-09-05)
Hostelbookers
clean but the toilets door is opening to the bed. that is not the thing that you want ;)
but the breakfast is all you can eat and 5 €. so that is the best you can find in the city. you can play pool chess or chat on the shared computers. again wi-fi is not available in the rooms.
— metehan bora (2011-08-15)
Hostelsclub
we loved Pfefferbett! it was the best hostel we've stayed at yet! great price, great atmosphere, the staff are friendly and helpful (even when hostelbookers screwed up our reservation) and very clean. the showers are so nice for a hostel and the beds are big with good sized lockers for your stuff! if I go back to Berlin I would stay here again in a heartbeat! even when hostelbookers messed up our reservation they gave us the first night free and two morning of breakfast for free! we had to change rooms but it was no big deal.
— Customer review (2011-08-11)
Hostelbookers
This place is really clean and people are very friendly ! Its quiet but you can also meet some nice people! And this hostel is really good located, just next to some cool bars to hang out !
— Métral Anna (2011-08-09)
Hostelbookers
The staff was very helpful and friendly. It looks really nice and at night you can have a good time having a beer and playing snooker.
— Heber Rocha (2011-07-31)
Hostelbookers
The rooms were really spacious,and extremely clean
— Customer review (2011-07-31)
Hostelbookers
Great place to stay, very modern
— Customer review (2011-07-28)
Hostelbookers
I loved the atmosphere at the Pfefferbett! Right next to an U-Bahn station (on the main line I used while I was there; U2), but far enough off the street that it felt secluded. They had a lot of brochures for activities in the area, but most were very commercial (particularly the bar ads). A lot of coupons for museum tours, drinks, gifts, etc.
They had sports equipment for rental (only a couple of € each). And you can rent a bike for 10€ a day (with a 50€ refunded deposit).
I loved the full bar in the main lobby/living area. Not bad prices for beer either. The main room itself was very comfortable and welcoming. I loved hanging out there, just people watching.
Just a reminder to new adventurers, don't buy a map. Go to the hostel first, they have a really nice map for free. (most do, I think)
— Allyson Henning (2011-07-25)
Hostelbookers
there is nice bars in the surrondings
— Customer review (2011-07-18)
Hostelbookers
Good location, lots of staff willing to help and running the place professionally.
— Customer review (2011-06-20)
Hostelbookers
nice building, excellent accomodations for the price and good services
— Customer review (2011-06-16)
Hostelbookers
This is by far the best hostel we have stayed in in the 2 years we have been travelling for. It is so much more then I thought possible for a hostel. All you can eat breakfast, comfortable beds and a wonderful clean set up. Would live there if we could
— Tameeka Erpf (2011-06-12)
Hostelbookers
Cleanliness, friendliness of the staff, location
— Ivana Vasilj (2011-05-20)
Hostelbookers
The value for money was really good. The selection at the bar was great. About 15 minutes walking distance from Aleksanderplatz (or 2 stops by metro), getting you anywhere in no time. The location in the little courtyard was really chilled out as well. Staff was really helpful and generally nice! Definitely coming back here!
— Nils Simon (2011-05-07)
Hostelbookers
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