St Christopher's Inn Berlin - Alexanderplatz

I paid around €25 for two people, which is a great price, and the hostel itself is honestly very cute. The lobby, the bar area, the overall vibe — all of that looks lovely. The location is also great, with lots of nice cafés and things to do nearby. However, I cannot recommend the large mixed dorms. They are extremely loud and very poorly sound-insulated, and your experience fully depends on the people you end up with. In my case, I had to share a room with someone who appeared to be using drugs and behaved extremely inappropriately. At one point he was clearly engaging in sexual activity in his bed, the whole bunk was shaking, and because the room is so thin-walled and echoey, you could hear everything — including his noises. It was disturbing, I felt unsafe, and sleeping was impossible. This wasn’t my first hostel experience in Berlin — I’ve stayed in another one before where my roommates were all men, which felt a bit uncomfortable but at least they were respectful. Unfortunately, this time I didn’t have that luck at all. To be fair, the hostel does offer two-person rooms, and I would strongly recommend choosing those. If I ever come back, that would be the only option I’d book. I would not stay in the large dorms again after this experience.

The location was excellent, with easy access to public transport, cafés, and major attractions. The staff were friendly, multilingual, and always ready to help with directions or local tips. Rooms were clean and well organized, with secure lockers and comfortable beds. I especially appreciated the social atmosphere in the common areas, which made it easy to meet other travelers. While the bathrooms could get busy during peak hours, they were kept tidy. Overall, it offered great value for money and a memorable stay in Berlin

Just great. The drinks at the bar are not cheap, but they have a happy hour. The twin bed rooms are simple but very clean, great place to stay if you don't want to spend 200 Euro's a day for a nice hotel. Best Christmas Ever. Look

The bed has a privacy curtain, which is great. The compartment for luggage is also big enough. You have to fully turn on the shower to get hot water lol, and make sure to bring your own slippers! They gave us towels for free that day!

Absolutely abysmal stay. The room is stayed in the first 5 nights was drafty and had torn up carpet. The bed I slept in was uncomfortable and the outlet barely worked; learned later that it was connected to when the lights in the room were on / off, which is ridiculous. The bathrooms doors were constantly left open, with only the stall doors being able to properly close, thankfully. The cleanliness was subpar to say the least. The pillow for my bed was lumpy and felt like it was disintegrating whenever I laid on it. The first night I was there, the guest above me was smoking a cigarette in bed and flicking the ashes down onto mine! I complained but nothing came of it at all. I had to unfortunately extend my stay by a day and had to move rooms. The second room was better but the bed was worse! The outlets on the bed frame were UK plugs, not euro plugs like every other bed in the place, and then the USB outlets that were provided had nothing to actually hold the plug in with; just holes in the frame! The concierge was little to no help, acting like I was a burden with my complaints about the outlet problem. The food was decent for the first two times I ate there, though overpriced, but the third and final time I ate there I got a horrendous bout of food poisoning and had to vomit to get it out of my system. It wrecked havoc on my digestion for days as well, completely changing my vacation's trajectory and what I could do. Will never be staying here again.

Overall I would say this hostel was decent. The bar was nice and location was great. The beds were nice and the rooms were ok. It definitely is an above average priced hostel. My biggest issues were that the toilets were clogged the whole time, and my charging outlet didn’t work. One of the female receptionist was very nice, the other male wasn’t mean but blunt and nomchalant. Had a weird experience with the lockers as they don’t actually open and are broken so you have to go the reception to get them opened. I was confused the 4 euro charge and deposit as I thought I had paid it all up front but I suppose it’s not a big deal. I would like clarification on what the onsite fee and deposit were for as I still don’t really understand. They were very nice on my last day and let me charge my phone in the bar before going to the airport. The bouncer kept stopping me but that’s quite common as a poc for me unfortunately. Overall it’s ok but try to explore other hostels as well.

Well located Hostel surrounded by. Dining options for all budgets, entertainment and shops. A modest walk to Alexanderplatz Train station but adjacent to the U-bahn. Rooms large, basic and warm. Room 42 for women only had 2 o f 4 bunk beds occupied. There was a bathroom with bath and shower over plus 2 separate toilets with basins. Room 41 shared these wash facilities plus a huge kitchen, dining and lounge area.

Really good hostel for the price. Stayed in a private 2 person room with my friend and it was plenty big enough for a couple of nights. The beds were a lot comfier than we expected. Despite the hostel being located above and accessed through a bar, we never heard any noise from our room and we were able to sleep well. The staff were extremely friendly and accommodating. Me and my friend arrived a couple of hours before the check-in time but the staff let us complete the check-in process and gave us the key anyway so that as soon as “check-in” opened at 3pm we could go straight to our room and then they directed us to their locker storage area where we could leave our bags until the room was ready. We decided not to have breakfast at the hostel so can’t comment on what it was like but when we would leave the hostel during breakfast time everyone who was having breakfast seemed to enjoy it. I would definitely stay here again if I ever return to Berlin and I will definitely recommend it to my friends and family if they fancy a trip over :)

When I travel alone I tend to get a little disorganized. So when I arrived in Berlin I had the address but not a reservation to stay here. I was lucky to find rooms to all my days, but because of availability (and economy) I ended up changing rooms and checking in and out everyday (for about 5 days). Despite what I said above I had a great time a St. Christopher's. The hostel is in a great location, just a few blocks from Alexanderplatz and right in front of a U-Bahn, and nly two blocks from a main avenue, where you can take the bus to the main Berlin train station. The hostel is very big, so lots of floors and rooms. In the main entrance they have a bar, which is open to the general public - don't worry you will meet some cool locals that come hang out here and meet the tourists. Also, breakfast is included in your rate and it's also served at the bar. The rooms are comfortable - I tried 3 different options. I personally liked the 6 people rooms better, as I found the bed nice and it wasn't so noisy. One night I spent at the 12-people room and to make it more private they have curtains in each bed, but I felt very claustrophobic sleeping inside them. Staff is nice and helpful, and if you are up to a Free Walking Tour they come pick up groups in the hostel, just check the brochures at reception.

What can I say, I love St. Christopher's. I've stayed twice at the one in London and when I was heading to Berlin it was at the top of my list. I stayed in "Apartment 1" which meant I had my own bedroom and shared a kitchen and bathroom with just one other occupant(s). When you've stayed at enough of the big hostels like this one, you're willing to pay 10 euros or more per night extra not to sleep with 20 other people anymore, hoping people don't turn on the lights at night or early in the morning, or make a ridiculous amount of noise, or swipe your stuff. Pay a little more and have your own place. Very friendly staff and great place. If you have to do some work - just beware that there is no internet in the room so you'll have to make do with the bar which is quiet between 10am and 2pm but noisy all other times. I've also never in my life walked out of a metro station and across the street to my hostel. AWESOME.

I have stayed here a couple of times before I moved to Berlin, and they have always been super helpful to me! Even today when I needed WiFi, they lended it to me so thank you so much for that (side note, this is not a free-wifi-hotspot) but the staff is really cool here!

The rooms are aight but my boi Yanko gives banging mojito classes. Give the man some euros if you can.

I don't know why this Hostel doesn't have the full 5 stars. I had such an amazing experience staying here for a weekend last winter. The staff were so nice during my check in and check out process, they were really accommodating when I had difficulty with my ID. The rooms are also very nice and gives each bed privacy. We were busy the entire weekend so we didn't stay inside too much, but they had a nice lounge area with games and even a bar/restaurant with nice deals. The location was not too bad, we were able to get a bus from the train station that stopped about less than a 5 minute walk from the hostel, then we were able to walk to all the big sites after. St. Christopher's Inns will definitely be my hostel of choice whenever I return to Berlin.

This hostel is located in a great location, only a short walk from Alexanderplatz, which is a central hub in the city. You can get to anywhere from here. But you don't have to jump onto the U-Bahn to find a great bar or shopping area nearby. We stayed in a private double and it was both clean and adequately furnished. The bathrooms are cleaned very often and I never had to wait very long for a shower. The staff is pretty friendly, although they employ a lot of people and you won't bond with a particular staff member as you might in smaller hostels. The only fallback is that although the hostel itself has a quiet policy after 10pm, there's a noticeable amount of street noise from neighboring bars. And with no air conditioning in the hostel, this might not be a good place for light sleepers during the summer months. On a related note, the bar on the first floor (Belushi's) does NOT produce enough noise to seep into the rooms. Secondly, there is no wi-fi in the rooms. You have to go to the community lounge area for wi-fi. Although, I suppose this is a nice way of forcing people to get out of their rooms and socialize. There's also an AWESOME doner kebab place on the same street called Curry 40. I'll have a review for that place coming soon.

As far as most hostels go, I don't have any complaints. They have a free breakfast included in the stay. Guys and girls bathrooms are separate. Depending on the rooms, I was pretty shocked that though there are 18 people in a room. You wouldn't really know. Rooms are space well. Not that far from a lot of the attraction and really close to the subway. The food is pretty decent compared to the price. For the value, I am definitely a fan.

I would highly recommend staying here if you're looking to spend a couple days in Berlin. The rooms and bathrooms were clean and well-kept. Both my friend and I got private rooms, which were adequate sizes. They have a bar downstairs that is a great way to meet people in the area. At night it gets packed with young tourists and rowdy locals looking to party. I would suggest going to other local establishments for food, but they do offer a full menu if you're hungry and don't feel like leaving. It is walkable from many fun areas with bars and restaurants, and is across the street with a subway station, allowing for easy city and airport access.

This is a HUGE hostel. If you're not familiar with St. Christopher's, they are a chain of hostels. They have a sports bar in most if not all of them and it is really a party hostel. I stayed for a night and left for a different place as this was not my scene. I stay in hostels because its a great way to meet fellow travelers, but thats just it. I want to meet fellow travelers and not just fellow drunks. Don't get me wrong, in Berlin, I was out until 6am every morning dancing and partying, but I was awake at 11a to go hit the street. Many staying at these hostels are just wherever they are to party, though that is not entirely the case. St. Christopher's is a very nice hostel, the amenities are solid, they have a bar in the hostel but again, the kind of crowd it attracts is just not for me.

This hostel is really cool, great place to hang out and the place is extremely clean. Only reason why they don't get 5 stars is due to one of the bartenders being rude. Other than that my stay was pleasant.

I was surprised with the hotel quality. It's extremely close to the Alexander Platz (5 minutes walking), there is a cool bar with affordable food and beverages downstairs, and the acomodados are comfy and clean. The sound isolation on the walls is not that great, so if this is a matter for you, try to get a room close to the back corridors.

Stayed here one night. Good experience, free wifi and breakfast! My room was great, the dorm style room had curtains for privacy. My friend was placed in another room which had traditional style bunk beds and was not quite as private. Clean sheets and bathrooms.

This is an awesome hostel. I've been to many hostels and this one ranks at the top of my list because it is clean, colorful, and comfortable. The rooms are spotless, the bar is poppin downstairs, but the walls are thick enough that you get a good nights rest. It is a litte bit pricey if you compare it to a cheap hotel, but if you're a single or young traveler looking to make new friends this is the place to be.

Great location near Mitte and Prenzlauer Berg. Bathrooms and showers are surprisingly spatious and clean. It was a busy weekend so I actually had to book a different room each night. I found the rooms for 2 were of the best quality. The 4 room dorm was a lot more shabby. It would be lovely if this hostel had a separate lobby just for reservations but instead it's in the rowdy sports bar. Overall, service was great and their free breakfasts can't be beat.

This hostel is also a Belushi's Bar and it lives right outside the Rosa-Luxemburg Platz U-Bahn station making it a choice spot for complete Berlin convenience. Other plus points are that it is reasonably cheap, is open 24 hours, includes linen and breakfast in the price and free walking tours pick up from the hostel. Negative points include the fact that some Australians had sex in the room I was attempting to sleep in and then their friends caught them and had a jolly time mocking them very loudly until the wee hours, oh and there are no lockers in the room. Overall a very decent hostel, clean, hospitable and very nicely located, just avoid amorous antipodeans if possible.

Rooms were great, showers were decdnt but the bar is magnet for every anglophone in Berlin. I like football and rugby games, but when the reception is overrun by 500 Ireland supporters it's a bit annoying. I wish there was a space for hostel-goers to be besides their room or a packed bar.

Loved this hostel! We stayed in one of the apartments and it was massive. There was a full kitchen, the bathroom was huge, lots of extra living room space and comfortable bed. The hotel bar was convenient for dinner/drinks and the staff was really friendly. It's literally right next to the metro so it's really convenient. I would definitely recommend staying here.

Stayed here when I backpacked Europe in 2008 and loved this hostel! Very clean, staff was friendly, and the free breakfast was good enough to take advantage of in hopes of saving some money. Its in a pretty good area in terms of places to grab a drink and with the UBahn right in front, it was very easy to get somewhere. I'm definitely staying here again when I come back to Berlin

The place is cool their security guys are the worst I've ever seen. They shake hands with drug dealers who offer you cocaine outside yet yell at you for waiting outside while drinking a beer you got from down the street. I'll say again the facility is cool but those security guards leave you with a bad taste in your mouth.