On the Mehringdamm avenue in the heart of Kreuzberg, the Hostel Metropol Berlin offers private and shared rooms, its own bar and 24-hour reception. It is a good fit if you want to stay in a neighbourhood with plenty of shops and restaurants and do not mind using the U-Bahn for the historic centre.
Location and getting around
Checkpoint Charlie is about a 25-minute walk and Potsdamer Platz about 30. Gendarmenmarkt is around 35 minutes on foot. The Brandenburg Gate is about 2.6 km away, a distance for which the U-Bahn or a taxi is better.
According to the hostel, Mehringdamm U-Bahn station is directly opposite. It also hires out bicycles so you can get around on your own.
Rooms and facilities
There are single and double rooms with a TV and private bathroom. In shared dorms, the bathroom can be private or shared, depending on the option you choose. All rooms have lockers.
The hostel bar is handy for a drink at the end of the day. Wi-Fi is free throughout and breakfast is a buffet.
Who it suits
- Guests who prefer to stay in Kreuzberg and eat near the hostel.
- Late arrivals who need reception at any hour.
- Anyone looking for a double room with a bathroom in a hostel.
- Travellers who get around by bike or U-Bahn.
Good to know
Check-in is from 15:00 to 00:00 and check-out from 06:00 to 10:00, which is quite early. Although reception works 24 hours, the stated check-in window ends at midnight, so tell them in advance if you arrive later. To compare, see more options in our hostels.