The Hostel Generator Berlin Mitte is on Oranienburger Straße in Mitte, about a 15-minute walk from Museum Island. It has a bar, Wi-Fi and continental breakfast. It is a good fit if you travel in a group or on your own and want to walk to much of the centre.
Location and getting around
From the door, the Reichstag, Gendarmenmarkt and the Brandenburg Gate are each about a 20-minute walk. If you arrive by train, Berlin Hauptbahnhof is about 25 minutes on foot, a manageable walk if you are not carrying much.
According to the hostel, Oranienburger Straße S-Bahn station and Oranienburger Tor U-Bahn station are about 500 m away, useful for crossing the city when distances are too long to walk.
Rooms and facilities
The hostel lists rooms with private bathrooms and brightly coloured decor. There is free Wi-Fi throughout and a bar in the common area for a drink after sightseeing.
Practical services include a laundry, safe and luggage storage, which helps if your train or flight leaves late. Breakfast is continental. The hostel also lists 24-hour reception.
Who it suits
- Friends or groups who want to stay in the heart of the city.
- Visitors who will tour museums and sights on foot.
- Anyone who needs to leave a bag after checking out.
- Guests who prefer a hostel with a bathroom in the room.
Good to know
Check-in is from 14:00 and you will need photo ID and a credit card. Check-out is until 10:00, so it helps to pack the night before. You will find similar places in our hostels.