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The Circus HostelvsMelia Berlin
Both properties are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Circus Hostel ranks slightly higher than Melia Berlin. The Circus Hostel comes in at 81 with positive reviews from 8 sources including Rough Guide, Insight Guides and The Telegraph.
The Circus Hostel
Insight Guides
Time Out
Rough Guide
Let's Go
Oyster
The Telegraph
EuroCheapo
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 Telegraph8.0
"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
Melia Berlin
Michelin Guide
Frommer's Time Out
Star Service
Travel + Leisure Oyster
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
