Generator Berlin Mitte vs The Circus Hostel
Both Generator Berlin Mitte and The Circus Hostel are praised by professionals. On balance, The Circus Hostel ranks slightly higher than Generator Berlin Mitte. The Circus Hostel has a TripExpert Score of 81 with praise from 8 publications like Time Out, Rough Guide and Let's Go.
Generator Berlin Mitte
Oranienburger Strasse 65, 10117 Berlin
From $13 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
Time Out
"The Generator hostel empire spread across Europe, with two locations in Berlin, a large, if blander, site in Prenzlauer Berg, and the funkier flagship on Oranienburger Strasse."
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Jetsetter
"Style steal in Berlin’s hip Mitte district, with local artwork and a buzzy restaurant and lounge."
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The Telegraph
9.0
"One of the city’s biggest hostels; Generator offers more than just a lot of rooms."
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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."
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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."
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Oyster
Budget
"The 80-room, two-pearl Circus Hostel has bright and hip decor, a sociable atmosphere, and a young clientele."
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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."
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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."
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