EastSeven Berlin HostelvsMelia Berlin
EastSeven Berlin Hostel and Melia Berlin are both endorsed by expert writers. On balance, EastSeven Berlin Hostel ranks marginally better than Melia Berlin. EastSeven Berlin Hostel ranks #37 in Berlin with accolades from 6 sources such as The Telegraph, EuroCheapo and DK Eyewitness.
EastSeven Berlin Hostel
Schwedter Strasse 7, 10119 Berlin
From $26/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Multilingual
- Kitchenette
- Breakfast buffet
Rough Guide
Star
"Cosy, small, independent hostel with kitchen and pretty garden, including a barbecue."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Perfect for solo travellers, this small, friendly and fun hostel is within strolling distance of hip hangouts and public transport." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Located in a lively Prenzlauer Berg neighbourhood brimming with bars and cafés, this friendly hostel is also within walking distance of the Museumsinsel and Alexanderplatz."
Let's Go
"Some of EastSeven’s guests will tell you that this is one of the best hostels in the world, and we’re inclined to take them seriously." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This funky hostel, located on the southern fringes of pretty Prenzlauer Berg, has become one of the most popular budget spots in the city." Full review
EuroCheapo
Editor's Pick
"The EastSeven Berlin Hostel is a hip spot offering 60 beds and a relaxed, friendly vibe." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"An excellent choice for solo travellers, this small indie hostel has personable staff who go out of their way to make all feel welcome" Full review
Melia Berlin
Friedrichstrasse 103, 10117 Berlin
From $90/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"The modern rooms in the Spanish Sol-Melia group's flagship Berlin hotel all feature the latest technology, with some enjoying views of the River Spree."
Frommer's
"This deluxe hotel is the first Meliá hotel that the Spanish chain has opened in Berlin." Full review
Time Out
"Just across the street from Friedrichstrasse station, this new corner building by the Spree is a huge link in the Spanish Sol Meliá chain." Full review
Star Service
"The Melia Berlin, like the Sofitel, is a refuge for homesick expats—the hotel's tapas bar and nostalgic Madrileno fare in the main dining room lure travelers as well as wayfarers from Barcelona." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Owned by Spanish-based hotel company Meliá Hotels International, the Hotel Meliá Berlin sits on the River Spree and offers river views from many of its guest rooms." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"A good fit for business travelers, the Meliá Berlin is an upscale chain hotel .... located next to River Spree and close to a train station." Full review