NeoHostel

Let's start with what you expect from a hostel. If you're on a romantic trip, you should look for more expensive options to not disappoint your companion. But for a hostel, it's a good accommodation choice. I needed a place to stay near Berlin, and that's what I got. I spent the night and went about my business. I reached the center of Berlin by car in 25 minutes. You can cook or heat up purchased food in the common kitchen. I'm not sure if there are dishes; everyone brings their own. There are several shared toilets. By evening, they can get dirty, but in the morning, the staff comes and cleans thoroughly. So everything is sparkling in the morning. The girls at the reception are friendly and explain everything. There is a parking lot behind the hostel, costing 2.5 euros per night. In front of the hostel, there is free parking along the road. If you're lucky, you'll find a free spot. Advice! When booking a hostel for 15 euros per day, imagine in advance what kind of clientele and people are staying there for this money. Don't exaggerate your expectations. The rooms smell of smoke, so I slept with the window open. But it was very quiet. There were no noises from the corridor or neighboring rooms all night. The room I got had 2 beds. My roommate turned out to be a very quiet guy who went to bed at 20:00. Obviously, he lives in this room permanently. The beds sag under a person's weight. Sleeping is not very comfortable, but you can endure it for 1-2 nights. As I mentioned earlier, someone actually lives there. The mattresses creak horribly with every movement. It's because of the materials they're covered with. But on the other hand, it's good. The material of the mattresses allows them to be easily cleaned and disinfected. So everyone sleeps on a clean bed without bedbugs. I didn't notice the creaking of beds from neighboring rooms all night. The location of the hostel is convenient.

Price, obviously! The breakfast provided was also great, a buffet-style eat-all-you-want affair which set me up for the day! The public areas were mainly kept very clean and tidy, with the exception of the toilets (see below). The location was good, with a frequent tram service right outside connecting with the S-bahn about ten minutes away.

The staffs replied me on Booking.com and you can do a late check-in after 10pm, just the reception won't be there. You'll be able to get your card key at the door. The bed was already laid with bed cover. If you have a lock, the key can be used. Breakfast was really nice. For this value I think it's a really great hostel, I really enjoyed my stay here. Room size is big too with shared table and chairs.

I stayed here for little over a year. In this time the hostel turned into a very welcoming place and now has breakfast included. The rooms get cleaned regularly and all have a fridge. The staff is nice and helpful and speaks several languages

After seeing some of the reviews I was a little apprehensive about what to expect. However I was pleasantly surprised - the receptionists were lovely and helpful. The room was clean, access in and out of the hostel after hours was easy with the electronic room key. Breakfast buffet was really very good and all the breakfast staff smiley and pleasant. There is a little bar outside open 2pm to 10pm where you can order beer, snacks or a small pizza. The hostel is about 40mins to 1hr to Berlin centre but it is in a quiet area. Easiest way to the centre I found is the Number 68 tram to Köpenick S Bahnhof and then the S3 train to Alexanderplatz (Destination Spandau). Not many places to eat out immediately in the area but a 5 minute tram ride will take you to local cafes and restaurants. There is an Aldi supermarket 5 mins walk away if self-catering.