Steigenberger Hotel BerlinvsThe Circus Hostel
Both hotels are endorsed by travel writers. On balance, The Circus Hostel ranks slightly higher than Steigenberger Hotel Berlin. The Circus Hostel comes in at 81 with accolades from 8 publications such as The Telegraph, Time Out and EuroCheapo.
Steigenberger Hotel Berlin
Los-Angeles-Platz 1, 10789 Berlin
From $99/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Michelin Guide
"This friendly Berliner Stube has a traditional touch."
Frommer's
"One of Berlin's most visible luxury hotels lies on a formal, gracefully proportioned plaza a few steps from the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"With a very good location this hotel offers cosy, recently-refurbished rooms and several categories of apartments."
Star Service
"This hotel faces a quiet sycamore-lined square near shopping and business districts, two blocks southeast of U-Bahn Kurfurstendamm and the same distance south of the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church." Full review
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Rooms for nonsmokers, pets and the disabled have been set aside for those who request them.
Oyster
Upscale
"Upscale Steigenberger offers personality in its design, along with some special amenities... an indoor swimming pool under a domed roof, a sauna, spa, and fitness center." Full review
Jetsetter
"Eco-friendly business-or-pleasure high-rise with locally-focused restaurants plus a spa, pool and park views." 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