The Circus Hostel

Weinbergsweg 1a, Berlin
Distance to city center: 2.28km (1.41 mi)

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Editor Reviews

  • "Circus a Worthy Spectacle!"
  • European Hostels Editor
  • (5 out of 5 stars)
  • Located along Weinbergsweg Strasse and Rosa-Luxemburg-Strasse are two Berlin hostels that carry the same names (Circus). The Rosa-Luxemburg-Strasse "Circus" hostel, established in 1998, outgrew its original Mitte location and opened a second location in 2001.

    The Circus's name stems from its street's former name, Am Cirkus. Circuses were held on this street in the early 20th century, but many were disbanded during WWII. Both hostels are run by the same staff--a lively, friendly bunch. But, then again, what would you expect at a circus?

    Downstairs, backpackers sit with cups of coffee outside and bask in the sun, reading the paper, hanging out, and smoking. Inside, grunge rock plays at the reception, travelers look over guidebooks from the reference library, and sign-up sheets make it easy to take part in walking tours and special events.

    The Circus offers singles, doubles, and triples, along with four- to eight-bed dorms at very low rates with a choice of private and shared facilities. The rooms are just a wee-bit snug but well put together, with wood floors, metal bunk beds, yellow-and-orange walls, and framed photos of Berlin. The shared showers are clean and have a six-to-one guest to shower ratio (which, hostel newbies, is pretty decent).

    Which Circus should you stay in? Rosa Luxemburg Platz is closer to Alexanderplatz, while the newer location is situated between Hackescher Markt and Prenzlauerberg. But, both are worthy spectacles!

Property Description

Berlin - the mirror of Europe's 20th century history, after the fall of the
wall Europe's most dynamic capital. Famous for its extroverted nightlife, cultural scene, architecture and lively crowd.

The Circus - a member of Europes Famous Hostels - welcomes you right in the historical city-centre 'Mitte' - within walking distance to most of the cultural and nightlife attractions.
In the Circus(Street)Café we serve our all-you-can-eat-breakfast till 1pm plus evening meals.
If you wish to meet fellow travellers or fellow Berliners, Goldman's Bar in the Circus-basement could be your place to go. DJ's and daily changing events (Karaoke, Party, live sport-events...).

We Offer
- check-out 12 midday
- free booking of your next hostel and bus tickets
- pick-up point for walking tours
- reduced tickets for public transport
- broadband internet access
- free WiFi

The Circus-guestcard helps you saving money on clubs, restaurants, money exchange etc.!

We are looking forward to seeing you in Berlin!

There is a one time charge of 2,00 Euro per guest for the bed sheets. This is obligatory for sanatory reasons and we kindly ask for your understanding.

Facilities

  • » Restaurant
  • » Internet Access
  • » Laundry
  • » Bicycle Hire
  • » Wheelchair Friendly
  • » Credit Cards Accepted
  • » Bar
  • » Towels
  • » Security Lockers
  • » Luggage Storage
  • » Telephone/Fax Facilities
  • » 24 hour reception
  • » Travel Desk/Travel Info
  • » Key Card Access
  • » No Curfew
  • » No Lockout
  • » Lift / Elevator
  • » Bike Parking
  • » Taxes Included in Price
  • » Breakfast Not Included
  • » 24 Hour Check In
  • » WiFi in lobby
  • » Web access in lobby

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Directions

Please note: here is a one time charge of 2,00 Euro for bed sheets. We kindly ask for your understanding.

How to get to us:

From Hauptbahnhof (Main train station)

The bus line 240 goes directly from the main station to our hostel. The bus leaves from 'Europaplatz' in front of the north entrance of the station (look for the Bus signs). Take line 240 direction 'S Storkower Strasse' (it only runs in this one direction from the station) and get off at 'Rosenthaler Platz'. The station is almost in front of our house. Cross the street to the yellow corner building - that is us. It is 6 stops, the trip takes 13 minutes and costs 1,20 Euro per person for a short trip ticket ('Kurzstrecke'). You can get a ticket from the driver.

Late at night the bus runs infrequent. The train is your best choice then:

Look for the S-Bahn sign (white S on a green circle). Get on any eastbound train to 'Alexanderplatz'. Change to the underground line U8 and take it direction 'Wittenau' for two stops to station 'Rosenthaler Platz'. Get off the train and follow the signs to the exit 'Weinbergsweg' (the exit is towards the back of the train). We are the big yellow corner building at the intersection 'Rosenthaler Platz'. There is a pharmacy on the corner of the building. The entrance is on the side of the building on the street 'Weinbergsweg'. Welcome!


From Airport Schönefeld (SFX)

Take the free shuttle bus or walk to the S-Bahn station 'Schönefeld'. Look for the S-Bahn sign (white S on a green circle). Get on any westbound train to 'Alexanderplatz' (Please notice, that there are also ticket machines upstairs on the platforms. You don't have to stand in line in front of the one machine that is located downstairs. Tickets zone 'AB' are fine to go into the city. You can take the S-Bahn or the 'Regionalexpress' trains to Alexanderplatz). Change to the underground line U8 and take it direction 'Wittenau' for two stops to station 'Rosenthaler Platz'. Get off the train and follow the signs to the exit 'Weinbergsweg' (the exit is towards the back of the train). We are the big yellow corner building at the intersection 'Rosenthaler Platz'. There is a pharmacy on the corner of the building. The entrance is on the side of the building on the street 'Weinbergsweg'. Welcome!

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