Since I spent most of my time in the former East Berlin where my friend stays I made a point of booking a hostel in the former West Berlin. Charlottenberg, to be precise.
The Berolina Backpacker is a very nice hostel. Not shabby at all. Located within walking distance of two main metro stops (U7's Wilmersdorfer Strasse and S-Bahn's Charlottenburg) the hostel is a hassle-free reach for backpackers. The building and rooms are very clean and presentable, and the staff are patient and speak English. It's clear work goes into maintaining a tourist-friendly establishment for Westerners and that's a good thing.
Unlike some motherfuckers this hostel does not hike rates on the weekend
Typical of most old school architecture, high ceilings and large rooms dominate the character of the building. Dorm rooms range from three to five beds! with only a euro or two separating the cost difference. I stayed two nights in a 5-bed dorm for 13.50 euros/night. They maintain standard seasonal rates (March-November and November-March). Unlike some motherfuckers this hostel does not hike rates on the weekend. My room was clean, spacious, and ready for sleeping...and a good thing, that, as I was tired for a nap. Each bed has a night table with electric lamp (and multi-language Bible) and a standing locker.
In the neighborhood are a few table dance clubs. Hello!
The hostel does have FREE computer access but only one computer---and half of the computer is behind a glass partition...but it has fast connection. Laptop owners have it better: FREE wi-fi downstairs and even in some rooms depending on reception. Although not much, a fee was attached to every other service besides luggage storage like use of the kitchen which was a tad off-putting but, like I said, the charge wasn't ridiculous so maybe you won't mind it.
In the neighborhood are several nice dining restaurants, a modern mall, Woolworth---the store is still extremely popular outside of America---and a few table dance clubs. Hello! It's not the most sociable hostel but I slept well at the Berolina Backpacker and found the service wonderful.
Berolina Backpacker
Stugggarter Platz 17
Charlottenburg, Berlin
10627
+49 (0)30.3270.9072
facsimile: +49 (0)30.3270.9073
info@berolinabackpacker.de
website
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