Hilton BerlinvsThe Circus Hostel
Hilton Berlin and The Circus Hostel are both highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Hilton Berlin is preferred by most professionals compared to The Circus Hostel. Hilton Berlin comes in at 81 with praise from 8 publications such as DK Eyewitness, Star Service and Michelin Guide.
Hilton Berlin
Mohrenstrasse 30, 10117 Berlin
From $130/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"This city hotel stands out for its impressive lobby, its wide range of wellness and fitness facilities, and its rooms, some of which look onto the Gendarmen market."
Frommer's
"The Regent and Westin Grand are finer hotels, attracting some of the Hilton's former clients, but this durable landmark remains strong." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Top executives favour this luxury hotel because of its central location, the views across Gendarmenmarkt, an excellent breakfast and specially designed executive rooms."
Star Service
"Graced with perhaps the most comprehensive meeting facilities in the city, this premier convention hotel also supplies a variety of amenities, enough to please leisure travelers, too.
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Rough Guide
"Luxurious, expensive and not very different to any other Hilton hotel, apart from its fine view of the Gendarmenmarkt."
BlackBook
"Gotta hand it to the Hiltons for scoring pretty much the best property in town, even if grim interior leaves much to be desired."
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"The Hilton Berlin is a huge 601-room luxury hotel in the heart of Berlin's Mitte district, directly across from Gendarmenmarkt Square." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This plush five-star set on Berlin’s striking Gendarmenmarkt offers a central location and 600 comfortable, contemporary rooms." Full review
Afar Magazine
"A better, more convenient address in Berlin you simply won't find. The Hilton Berlin is located in the city center on Berlin's historic square it is but a 20 minute ride by cab from the..." Full review
The Circus Hostel
Weinbergsweg 1a, 10119 Berlin
From $24/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Multilingual
- Breakfast buffet
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Insight Guides
"One of Berlin’s best-loved hostels, located within minutes of Kastanienallee in Prenzlauer Berg or the historical Scheunenviertel."
Time Out
"Almost the standard by which other hostels should be measured, the Circus is a rarity – simple but stylish, warm and comfortable." Full review
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Deservedly popular, this place is always full, so be sure to book ahead.
Rough Guide
Star
"Top-notch hostel in fantastic location, with particularly helpful staff and good facilities."
Let's Go
"From the moment you step into the front door, you’ll recognize the themed decorations." Full review
Oyster
Budget
"The 80-room, two-pearl Circus Hostel has bright and hip decor, a sociable atmosphere, and a young clientele." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This excellent budget hostel on Berlin’s buzzing Rosenthaler Platz in Mitte offers a mix of dorms and private rooms — available with or without private bathrooms — close to bars, shops and restaurants." Full review
EuroCheapo
Editor's Pick
"Hard to miss on the corner of Weinsbergweg and Rosenthaler Platz in Mitte, the bright red Circus Hostel offers cheap sleeps and a “with-it” vibe that’s been attracting the cool kids for years." Full review