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The Westin Grand BerlinvsThe Circus Hostel
The Westin Grand Berlin and The Circus Hostel are both rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Westin Grand Berlin is the choice of most professionals compared to The Circus Hostel. The Westin Grand Berlin is ranked #13 in Berlin with endorsements from 11 reviewers including Star Service, BlackBook and DK Eyewitness.
The Westin Grand Berlin
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Star Service
Rough Guide
BlackBook
Oyster
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Friedrichstrasse 158 - 164, 10117 Berlin
From $112/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Michelin Guide "This classic grand hotel has an impressive lobby and modern rooms."
Frommer's "Now under management by the Westin group and devoid of its original sense of stiffness, it's one of Berlin's finest hotels." Full review
Fodor's "This large hotel in a renovated East German building has a great location at the corner of Friedrichstrasse and Unter den Linden." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Luxury accommodation in an historic spot, at the corner of Friedrichstraße and Unter den Linden, offering large, elegant rooms and US-style service."
Time Out "Despite its East German prefabricated exterior, the Westin Grand is pure five-star international posh. T." Full review
Star Service "The city's most historic buildings, just south of Unter den Linden, surround this hotel." Full review
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A few Junior Suites feature bedrooms with no windows and should be avoided unless plenty of nap time is desired.
Rough Guide "Fully living up to its name, this GDR-era hotel originally served party bigwigs but has since been overhauled to provide oodles of traditional upmarket luxury."
BlackBook "Airy lobby dominated by dramatic staircase for grand entrances by international jetsetters."
OysterLuxury
"In a neighborhood populated with upscale hotels, the 400-room Westin Grand Berlin stands out for being less opulent than many of its posh five-pearl competitors." Full review
Jetsetter "A glamorous five-star spa hotel in central Berlin, with breakfast and your own piece of the Berlin Wall." 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
