Minimal Hostel Kreuzberg Berlin is on Schlesische Straße, in Kreuzberg, about 15 minutes’ walk from the East Side Gallery. It is a simple hostel with a shared kitchen and shared bathrooms, designed for anyone who wants to sleep near the remains of the Wall and explore east Berlin on foot.
Location and getting around
As well as the East Side Gallery, Berlin Ostbahnhof is about 25 minutes on foot. The historic centre is further: Alexanderplatz is about 3.5 km away and Checkpoint Charlie about 4 km, so for those visits the U-Bahn or a taxi is best.
According to the hostel, it is well connected to the U-Bahn network.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have a seating area and some look onto the street, with city views. Bathrooms are shared and have a shower and hairdryer.
The shared kitchen is equipped so you can prepare your own meals, and Wi-Fi is free throughout the building.
Who it suits
- If you travel with a backpack and want to cook to keep spending down.
- If your plan is to walk the East Side Gallery and the banks of the Spree.
- If you travel as a couple and do not mind sharing a bathroom.
Good to know
Breakfast is not served. Check-in is from 14:00 to 19:00: give notice of your arrival time, especially if your train or flight arrives in the afternoon. Check-out is from 09:00 to 11:00. Bathrooms are shared; if you need your own, look at other hostels in Berlin.