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Sheraton Berlin Grand Hotel EsplanadevsThe Circus Hostel
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, The Circus Hostel ranks marginally higher than Sheraton Berlin Grand Hotel Esplanade. The Circus Hostel comes in at 81 with praise from 8 reviews including The Telegraph, EuroCheapo and Insight Guides.
Sheraton Berlin Grand Hotel Esplanade
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Concierge
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Rough Guide
BlackBook
Star Service
Gayot
Condé Nast Traveler
Lutzowufer 15, 10785 Berlin
From $109/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide "In this hotel on the Landwehr canal find a modern and lively lobby, very cosy and friendly rooms and individual suites."
Frommer's "Strikingly contemporary, this luxe hotel lies in a quiet and verdant neighborhood near several foreign embassies, some concert halls, and the massively expanding Potsdamer Platz." Full review
Concierge "Rooms with featherbeds and Tiergarten views combined with a location on tree-lined Unter den Linden make this 1988 L-shaped hotel "very relaxing and convenient"."
DK Eyewitness "A modern, lavish establishment overlooking the Landwehrkanal, the hotel has well-furnished rooms that attract prominent guests."
Time Out "With an entry wall of gushing water lit overhead by glittering lights, this is one of Berlin's better luxury hotels, overlooking the Landwehr Canal and close to the Tiergarten." Full review
Rough Guide "Sleek top-class hotel close to the Tiergarten park with good facilities... a flashy New York-style cocktail bar, three restaurants and even a private yacht."
BlackBook "Domineering design of magnate stature for executive elite in unfortunate location reeking of agenda-driven business trips."
Star Service "Despite the work, it offers surprisingly attentive service, and the staff is friendly and fluent in English. " Full review
Gayot "Located between the Tiergarten and the picturesque canal in Central Berlin, the Grand Hotel Esplanade Berlin is in the heart of the city's cultural district."
Condé Nast Traveler "Rooms with featherbeds and Tiergarten views combined with a location on tree-lined Unter den Linden make this 1988 L-shaped hotel "very relaxing and convenient."" Full review
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
