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For affordable accommodation and a laid-back atmosphere check out the following hostels and backpacker hotels.
BaxPax Berlin
The BaxPax is just around the corner from Kreuzbergs famous multikulti Oranienstraße, a street full of alternative second hand shops, bookstores and Turkish soul food joints. Although in a busy, even hectic part of town, the BaxPax has quiet rooms due to Berlin ’s unique interior court architecture. Check out the hostels converted funky VW Beetle parked in the lobby.
Skalitzer Straße 104, Kreuzberg, U-Bhf Görlitzer Bhf, Tel: 6951 8322, www.baxpax.de
Eastern Comfort Hostelboat Berlin
A great alternative to the same old same old, this ship anchored in the Spree river has 24 rooms over three decks ranging from 1st class cabins, single, double, triple and four bed cabins and two dorm rooms for up to six. Located directly next to the beautiful Oberbaum bridge between Friedrishain (former east) and Kreuzberg (former west). Directly behind the Eastside Gallery (longest surviving section of the Berlin Wall. Mühlenstrasse 73-77, Friedrichshain. Tel 6676 3806, 24 hours daily. Lounge Thu-Sat from 14, Sun from 11. Every Wednesay: Language party in the lounge starting 19:00, www.eastern-comfort.com
Heart of Gold and Helter Skelter
Located between the Friedrichsstraße (shopping and theatres) and the Oranienburger Straße (Nightlife, Nightlife, Nightlife), the two hostels sit right were the action is, smack in the heart of the city. Berlin ’s famous Museum’s Island is just 2 minutes away as are some of the best music venues, beach bars, beer gardens and historical sites in town.
Johannisstraße 11, Mitte, S-Bhf Oranienburger Straße, Tel: 2900 3300,
www.heartofgold-hostel.de
Johannisstraße 2, Mitte, U+S-Bhf Friedrichstraße, Tel: 2809 7979,www.helterskelterhostel.de
Click here to find Heart of Gold and Helter Skelter on the map
Hostel X Berger
Centrally located in the heart of Kreuzberg’s bar/club scene, Hostel X Berger offers clean rooms and facilities from 11 euros per night in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Woman’s rooms, common kitchen for cooking, laundry service, free internet and even free coffee.
Schlesische Str. 22, Kreuzberg, Tel 6953 1863, 24 hours daily,
www.hostelxberger.com
Pegasus Hostel
Connecting two of Berlin ’s most exciting districts (Friedrichshain and Mitte), the Pegasus Hostel sits off of Karl Marx Allee (formerly the Stalin Allee), the boulevard the socialists used to have their troops parade on. Built as a dormitory for jewish girls in 1903 the Pegasus is conveniently close to one of Berlin ’s main train stations, the Ostbahnhof.
Straße der Pariser Kommune 35, Friedrichshain, U-Bhf Weberwiese, Tel: 2935 1810,www.pegasushostel.de
St. Christopher’s
St. Christophers Berlin youth hostel, is just minutes from the legendary nightlife, funky restaurants and must see attractions of central Berlin.
Also home to Belushi’s backpacker lounge, a great place to meet fellow travellers and Berliners alike. Sky Sport is coming soon!
Rosa-Luxemburg Strasse 39-41, Mitte, U-Bhf Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz, Tel 8145 3960,www.st-christophers.co.uk
Sunflower Hostel
Nearby the Simon Dach Kiez, one of the hippest hoods in town, the Sunflower is the perfect place for travellers who did not come to Berlin for the museums.
Remnants of the wall, plenty of cheap eats and bars to hang out in walking distance. You can sleep it off in rooms that are individually designed and come in all colours and sizes.
Helsingforser Straße 17, Friedrichshain, U+S-Bhf Warschauer Straße, Tel: 4404 4250, www.sunflower-hostel.de
The Circus
Circus Hostel
Located in the historically exciting district of Mitte, near Germany’s
tallest building (The Alexanderplatz TV Tower) and surrounded by literally
hundreds of cafes, bars and restaurants, the Circus has clean and comfy beds
for the few hours you’ll actually want to sleep.
Weinbergsweg 1a, Mitte, U-Bhf Rosenthaler Platz, Tel 2839 1433,
www.circus-berlin.de