The Grand Hostel Urban Berlin is a guesthouse at the start of Sonnenallee, in Neukölln. Its highlight is a glass-walled lounge on the roof where breakfast is served with views of the city. It suits you if you want to be well connected and go out in the area.
Location and getting around
According to the property, it is right opposite Hermannplatz U-Bahn station. On foot, the East Side Gallery is about 35 minutes away. Berlin Ostbahnhof station is 2.6 km away and Checkpoint Charlie 3.3 km in a straight line, so for those the U-Bahn is more comfortable. The Estrel congress centre is about 3 km away.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms have free Wi-Fi and cable TV. Breakfast is a full buffet and includes a free daily newspaper.
In the lobby there is a bar with a large screen, and in summer a terrace opens. Besides the rooftop lounge, there are neighbourhood shops around for the basics.
Who it suits
- A good fit if you like having breakfast with Berlin at your feet.
- Ideal if you want to watch a match or an event with friends in the guesthouse bar.
- Useful if you attend a congress at the Estrel and want to sleep 3 km away.
- Handy if your plan is to use the U-Bahn from the door.
Good to know
Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00. It is not stated whether the bathrooms are private. The outdoor terrace is seasonal, in summer. More guesthouses in Berlin in the relevant section.