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The Circus Hostel

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A buffet setup with various food items and a bar area with shelves of bottles and glasses.
The Circus Hostel with outdoor seating and potted plants.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view.
Lobby
A bar area with a bartender preparing a drink, a hat on the counter, and various bottles and glasses.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Weinbergsweg 1a, Berlin, BE, 10119
  • Place, Hackescher Markt
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Berlin Wall Memorial
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Alexanderplatz
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Berlin (BER-Brandenburg)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (for 6 people)

A modern hotel room with a bunk bed, a wardrobe with a mirror, a desk, and a chair.

Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (for 6 people)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Economy Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a hanging light fixture.

Economy Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Economy Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Economy Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (for 4 people)

A room with a bunk bed, a dining table with chairs, and a window with red curtains.

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom (for 4 people)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom

Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom

Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom, City View (for 8 people)

A modern hotel room with bunk beds, a dining table, and a mirror.

Classic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom, City View (for 8 people)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Apartment, Kitchen (private bathroom)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view.

Deluxe Apartment, Kitchen (private bathroom)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Comfort Single Room, Private Bathroom

A modern bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a chair.

Comfort Single Room, Private Bathroom

  • City view
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom, City View (for 10 people)

A modern hotel room with bunk beds, a dining table, and a mirror.

Economy Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom, City View (for 10 people)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (for 6 people)

A room with bunk beds, a dining table with chairs, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Classic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom (for 6 people)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Circus Hostel

Along with a restaurant, this hostel has a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, self parking, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Circus Hostel offers 72 accommodations with safes and portable fans. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. This Berlin hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Circus Hostel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Torstrasse. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, locker space, and a multilingual staff
  • Onsite recreation includes bike rentals
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Friedrichstrasse and 5 minutes from Alexanderplatz
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, multilingual staff, and karaoke are also featured at The Circus Hostel. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Berlin hostel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
The Circus Cafe - This café serves breakfast and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (EUR 20 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 10.90 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Circus Cafe

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Books
  • Designer stores
  • Evening entertainment
  • Games
  • Karaoke

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 1890
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Portable fan
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 4 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 8.025 percent will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 10.9 per person
  • Self parking fee: EUR 20 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per day
  • Towels fee: EUR 3 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Children 4 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Circus Hostel Berlin
Circus Hostel
Circus Berlin
The Circus Hostel Berlin
The Circus Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
The Circus Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Berlin

The Circus Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 306 out of 479 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 479 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 479 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 479 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 479 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Patrycja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mikhail

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Staff and very clean hostel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Amazing all around
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Internet was fast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun, comfortable, clean, affordable, all ages welcome, accommodating. Loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ajedev

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were awesome roommates were great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent place to stay in Berlin!

Great place to stay in Berlin, right in the center of town and well connected via public transportation. Also, very clean, great staff, and efficient check-in and check- out. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient hostel in a bustling area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great. Everything was clean and smooth sailing. Even for a short trip, you’ll quickly get around and situated with nearby transit options.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Berk

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good calm cozy hostel. Id prefer to have a plug next to my bed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrés

The staff from the guest services is very polite, friendly and willing to assist the guest. They are very warm and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jaydon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was amazing, area is perfect loads of activities hosted daily. People are amazing, staff was very helpful. Definitely will return in the future
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, clean property, your location and comfy bed. Highly recommend. Downside was no privacy curtains and no power outlets in the bed... Otherwise a great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Braian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, the bed was also good and had a canopy, making it feel more cozy and private. Good bathrooms and showers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yuto

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The staff were all kind and help me stay comfortably and have a good time in Berlin. What caught my eye were the shower rooms and toilet because their cleanness was not enough for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monserrat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best places to stay in Berlin
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to the metro station which was very convenient!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We chose to have breakfast out. But we loved our room which was immaculate, clean. Staff were brilliant, helpful and bi-lingual.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Misaki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed is comfortable and all staff are so friednly and kind. I think this is the best hostel in Berlin!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thuy-Van

Liked: Amenities
Great location! Comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alanah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had an emergency while staying here and the staff was kind and accommodating! So lucky
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rami

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location. Clean rooms and fantastic staff. But no kitchen or common amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenipher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in front of U8 station! So easy to get around Berlin!! I found this hostel to be extremely clean and convenient. Thank you :)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024