Sunflower Hostel Berlin

I stayed 3 nights here at the Sunflower hostel and loved every moment of it. Clean facilities, clean and comfortable bed, and a great environment. The staff were all very kind and accommodating, and answered my questions about Berlin and the local area very well. Many younger people can be found in the lounge and it was easy to meet new people. People of all walks of life are welcomed here. It’s about a 10 minute walk from the nearest train station, with lots of food and entertainment options available nearby. Would definitely suggest this hostel to anyone in the area.

Just amazing! 😍 It's really well centered, the staff is really nice, everything is clean and for a really good price! We also have a full kitchen that we can use! I made such good friends in the girls dorm !!! I would totally come back!!

We had a decent experience at sunflower. As three girls we struggled with having no mirror in the room. Also the shower facilities were not great. The showers were not draining and over flowing and had a bad smell so there was only 1 shower working at a time on the whole floor. We stayed for 4 days and the shower remained clogged the whole time. Bed were comfortable and lockers were good! Staff was friendly, good drinks, and good vibe. Overall it was fine but somethings could be improved.

The staff and location were great. My main concerns were with the facilities. I had booked what I thought was a private room, but upon arrival I was given a capsule, which is essentially like sleeping in a box within a shared room of about eight people. It wasn’t terrible, but I do wish the website had been clearer, as the listing makes it seem more like a private suite. The biggest issue, however, was the bathroom. The shower and drain design caused water to spread across the entire floor, taking a long time to drain and leaving behind a musty, mold-like smell. This made the bathroom quite unpleasant to use.

Helpful staff and clean sheets/towels. The hostel had good vibes and I felt safe as a solo female traveler. I stayed in a 6-bed female room which was decent for the price (when booking ahead- to extend my stay by 1 night more would have cost double the original price). There is a big space under the bed that fit my backpacks and could be locked. The bunks were metal and very loud and creeky, with no curtains, but otherwise fine! They each have an outlet and light. The bathroom situation was not ideal, with there only being 1 toilet and shower (in the same bathroom so you cannot use the restroom if someone is in the shower), so one big improvement would be some mirrors in the room so others can at least get ready when the bathroom is occupied. Only a 6ish minute walk from the metro station. If I was staying in Friedrichshain, I would stay here again.

Our stay at Sunflower Hostel in Berlin was mixed. The location is one of its main strengths, as it’s close to the city’s clubs, attractions, and has easy access to trams and train stations. There are plenty of affordable food options nearby, which made eating out convenient. However, while the location was practical, the surrounding neighborhood sometimes felt unsafe due to visible anti-social behavior, which made me uncomfortable to go out at night by myself to grab food etc. The hostel itself had a lively, social atmosphere, particularly in the common areas and outdoor spaces. Cheap drinks at the bar also made it easy to meet other travelers, though the vibe often felt more shaped by the guests than by the staff. Staff interactions were inconsistent, some were friendly and helpful, while others seemed unhappy. There was a few social activities through the hostel but nothing each night to meet people. The four-person pod room we stayed in came with several downsides. Wi-Fi did not reach our room at the end of the corridor, and the pod itself was hot, forcing us to keep the door open at night. One cleaner also behaved unprofessionally, slamming doors and swearing while stripping beds, which made the stay feel uncomfortable. Bathrooms: there weren’t enough for the number of guests, they weren’t always clean, and some flooded due to poor design or maintenance. Other inconveniences included a late 4 p.m. check-in, bar closures during staff changeovers during a busy evening, expensive laundry facilities with limited machines, and steep charges for lockers. Card payments at the bar were only accepted over €15. Overall, Sunflower Hostel offers a good base for those wanting to be close to nightlife and enjoy a social environment.

When we checked in the weirdly snobby clerk informed us that we had rented a capsule, not a private room. We weren’t upset, just surprised, but they went on to defensively berate us for not knowing. The truth was, this wasn’t clearly marked online - but we didn’t even say this. I think this actually spoke to the face that most people, when faced with the capsule, are disappointed. The capsule is like sleeping in a fridge laid on its side, or like sleeping in a double coffin. It is, as I presumed, extremely creepy and claustrophobic. It feels against all human nature. It was genuinely worse than just being in the cheaper normal bunk I think. But the fact that it’s advertised as semi private and a step up from the bunk is absurd. Also FWIW the bathroom was totally filthy. Not just once but like it’s never cleaned. It stunk of mold and felt gross to be in. There’s no reason why a shower can’t be kept a bit clean, even in a hostel. It was much dirtier than a gym or the shower of other hostels. We ended up forfeiting a night and leaving early. It was a really bad experience. The two stars are because the rooms are decently clean.

The location of the hostel isn't amazing in my opinion. I had a hard time in Berlin with a lot of rude people so I was trying to treat this stay as a time to relax in the room sometimes but the bed was so incredibly loud that any little movement would make an obnoxious noise. Anytime I had to get something out from the storage area under the bed it was loud. I couldn't get a proper nights rest. I didn't like that we all shared one key for one room when I didn't know anyone else there.