On a side street in Prenzlauer Berg, the Central Hostel Berlin offers separate rooms with a TV and a shared lounge with a kitchen. It is a good fit if you want your own room and also like to prepare some meals yourself.
Location and getting around
The hostel is at Naugarder Str. 7. Alexanderplatz is about 2.9 km away, Berlin Ostbahnhof about 3.7 km and Museum Island about 3.8 km, distances best covered by public transport or taxi.
According to the hostel, Greifswalder Straße station is a 5-minute walk away and from there you reach Alexanderplatz in about 15 minutes. There are cafés, shops and supermarkets nearby.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms are separate, with modern decor and cable TV. The shared lounge includes a fully equipped kitchen.
Free wifi is available in the shared lounge; it is not stated that it reaches the rooms. If you need a connection to work from your room, confirm it beforehand. A private bathroom and parking are not mentioned either, so ask about both if they matter to you.
Who it suits
- You want a room of your own without giving up a shared kitchen.
- You are travelling as a couple and are comfortable using public transport.
- You are staying several days and would like to cook now and then.
Good to know
Breakfast is not served. Check-in is from 14:00 to 22:00 and you need to tell the hostel your arrival time; if your flight lands late, arrange this beforehand. Check-out is until 11:00. You can compare with other hostels in Berlin.