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Grand Hostel Berlin Reviews

Tempelhofer Ufer 14, Berlin, Germany

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94%Overall Rating

From 230 ratings
  • 94%Character
  • 94%Security
  • 89%Location
  • 97%Staff
  • 93%Atmosphere
  • 98%Cleanliness

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97%

Christian was great...he brought us over a map while we were waiting a few min to check in and gave loads of suggestions of places to eat and things to do. The hostel was very clean, rooms really spacious, great showers...awesome.!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 25-30
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for your review and your kind words. Was a pleasure for Christian to share his Berlin tips with you. We wish you all the best and safe travels. Your Grand Hostel Team :o)

97%

This was the first time experience staying in hostel, for me, and it was really nicer than I was expecting before. Really easy to find, close to the metro and bus station, most importantly staffs are very welcoming from the first place, very clean including WC, and one good thing is you can leave you heavy luggage in the reception then wander around the Berlin freely ;) This is the best choice for me to stay there.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Mongolia
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you so much for your kind words and your rating. We are really happy that you have enjoyed your very first hostel stay and hope that we can welcome you again in Berlin. Safe travels and all the best from the Grand Hostel Team :o)

77%

The WLAN signal is very weak in the bedrooms!

  • Globetrotter
  • 05 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male 25-30
  • (34 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for leaving us your feedback. We will check the system and improve our free Wifi. Safe travels and we hope to welcome you again in Berlin. The Grand Hostel Team

97%

Great Hostel. Really clean, quiet (was in a 4 bed room), friendly staff. And cheap for a big European city. Located 2/3minutes walk from the subway.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Male 25-30
  • (5 reviews)


100%

My friends and I absolutely loved Grand Hostel! When we arrived we were instantly greeted by one of the receptionists (Christian) who immediately filled us in on the places we had to see, showed us where they were on the map, and had recommendations for the best walking tours, pub crawls, and kabobs in Berlin. Not only that but our room was spotlessly clean- even the bathroom! We couldn't have been more satisfied with our short stay. Thanks again!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
It was a pleasure for me to welcome you and it makes me glad that you really enjoyed your short stay! Cheers Christian

97%

We don't have anything bad to say. Everything was perfect. One thing to improve, the breakfast. One day, we wanted a "normal" breakfast, not Brunch, but it was no possible.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • All Female Group 31-40
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you so much for leaving us such great review. We are always happy to receive feedback from our guests. From Monday to Friday we offer sandwiches and paninis with "wake up" coffee in our Grandwich Bar-each guest receives a 10% discount for each day. All the best and safe travels. Hope to see you again in Berlin.

100%

Amazing facilities and one of the nicest hostels I have stayed at. I wish they included towels (had to pay 2 euros) and linens (an additional 3 euros), but other than that it was great!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Cheers and Dankeschön for leaving us such a good review :o) Towels are not included as some people bring their own and it would be a bit unfair to charge them for ours then. Our staff will remove the linen and for this service including fresh and always clean bed sheets we charge once € 3 for the entire stay. No hassle with making a bed when you arrive and there is no check out procedure. Safe travels and hope to see you again in Berlin. Your Grand Hostel Team

100%

The location is absolutely perfect, but I ended up walking the wrong way up the street for 5 minutes. A sign post outside the Ubahn with arrows would be fantastic, especially as it's so close. It would be a great advertisement too! I had a really great stay at the Grand Hostel. The staff we wonderful and the rooms were German style clean (VERY CLEAN). The door codes made me feel very safe.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 27 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you so much for your nice review. We are very happy that you have enjoyed your time in our hostel! A sign outside the Ubahn station is a really good idea but unfortunately the Berlin authorities are not so keen on that. Germans after all ;o) Safe travels and hope to see you again in Berlin

100%

The staff was great and they had awesome suggestions for activities in Berlin. The bed was comfortable and I liked that there was a bathroom in my dorm. I would suggest staying in a smaller dorm because you don't have to worry about people coming in at all times of the night. I had to catch an early flight and some people came in about a half hour before I had to get up so that affected my experience. It's not the fault of the hostel though!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks a million for leaving us such a good review. We are very happy that you have enjoyed your time in our hostel. Totally can understand your suggestion-it is not nice to have only half a sleep before you have to travel. We offer 3/4 bed dorms and some private rooms too but also please feel free to tell our reception if it is too loud and you feel disturbed. We aim to keep the noise down after 10pm and that everyone respects each other. Safe travels and we hope to welcome you again in Berlin :o) Your Grand Hostel Team

97%

Si bien no esta en el centro, tiene una estacion de subte a 100 mts!! muy facil viajar!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Argentina
  • Couple 31-40
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Obrigado pelo seu comentário simpático. Sim, o ubahn traz para você em todos os lugares em questão de minutos. Esperamos vê-lo novamente em Berlin. Beijos Grand Hostel Berlin Team

97%

Very nice place. Good location, you can find good services and free wifi

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Venezuela
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you, Gracias and Dankeschön :o) Free WIFI is a must...we know how it is to pay a fortune for internet abroad these days = not cool! Safe travels and hope to see you again in Berlin

100%

It's the fifth time I stayed at the Grand Hostel. I guess that already says a lot. I find it a quiet, clean and comfy hostel (not a party hostel!) on a top-notch location that hardly any hostel in Berlin can beat. For those looking to get to know the splendid nightlife in Berlin, I can recommend their pub crawl, which leads to several interesting bars in Kreuzberg. Looking forward to my next stay at the Grand Hostel Berlin!

  • Avid Traveller
  • 19 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Male 31-40
  • (20 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Wow five times?! Thank you so much for your feedback-made us smile. Next time you book your stay with us let us know and we will give you a free beer or a free travel card for the day. All the best and see you soon in Berlin :o)

100%

By far the best place we stayed during a month long trip around europe. And also one of the cheapest! Great welcome. Great rooms with high ceilings, modern yet within a great old building. Situated in Kreuzberg, a fantastic neighbourhood, over-looking the canal. Walkable to lots of great areas. Overall amazing place in an amazing city.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Couple 25-30
  • (5 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you, Merci and Dankeschön :o) It is wonderful to get such great feedback-big smiles on our faces! We are very happy that you have enjoyed your time at our hostel and in Berlin. Safe travels and hope to see you again-the Grand Hostel Team

100%

Amazing stay! Staff so, so helpful and such an awesome hostel!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Couple 25-30
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks a million for your great feedback!!! Big smiles on our faces :o) We hope that you will visit us again and wish you guys safe travels. All the best from the Grand Hostel Berlin Team

93%

Nice clean hostel, big rooms and no bunk beds (nice) plus nice furniture. The location is great, close to a nice area in Kreuzberg with a lot of bars and cafes. Easy to get there from the train station as well.

  • Globetrotter
  • 14 Apr 2012
  • yudy
  • Germany
  • Female 25-30
  • (22 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you so much for your kind words-we are very happy to receive such a great feedback. Safe travels and hopefully we will see you again.

97%

From the outside the place looks a little average but inside it was fantastic. The staff were the most helpful I've ever met and went beyond their needs to make sure you had all the information you required. They were great and i would totally stay there again. Intternet access was good, the rooms were great and all in all it was fantastic.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you so much for your nice feedback. It is great to hear that you enjoyed your stay in our hostel. The building is a former bishop house from 1874 and still has its old charm :o) Safe travels and hope we will see you again

97%

Probably the best Hostel i´ve ever stayed at. The staff is very friendly and helpfull! The hostel is beautiful and very clean. Close enough to all mayor atractions!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Mexico
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Muchas gracias!!! We hope you will visit us again in Berlin. All the best and safe travels :o)

100%

Fantastic hostel. Good location, clean, comfortable, well-appointed rooms - the rooms do not look or feel at all like a typical hostel. Staff were, without exception, friendly, helpful and polite; and were great for recommending things to see and do. The hostel bar was great too. A great place to base yourself while you explore the fantastic city of Berlin, and fantastic value for money too.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 06 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Couple 31-40
  • (11 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you so much for staying with us and for your kind words here. We hope to see you again. All the best from Berlin :o)

93%

one of the best hostels i've been so far: very comfortable beds and quiet rooms, clean, with an interesting interior design, a cool living space and really good music; welcoming (literally) and helpful, friendly; only a few steps from an u-ban station which brings you wherever you want in Berlin; very good coffee in a nice cosy bar next to the hostel; run professionally, leaving a good impression; next time i'm in Berlin i will defo stay at 'Grand Hostel Berlin' again =)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Poland
  • Couple 31-40
  • (5 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Dziękuję bardzo :o) We look forward to see you again. Safe travels and thank you so much for your kind words.

97%

Great place to stay, mostly because of a fantastic value for the money, the cleanliness and that there is no bunkbeds. I like that there is plenty of room even though you stay in a dormitory. Location close to Kreuzberg's best spots as well as Friedrichstrasse. U-bahn minutes away. Computers are really bad and this is not directly a place to party, but I dont care about that. I'll stay at Grand again!

Owner Comment (Show)
TACK SJÄLV :o) Thank you for your nice words and for taking the time to review our Hostel. It's true we are not a party hostel but we have a bar where you can get German beer and yummy cocktails and on the weekends we offer a bar tour with our crazy Aussie guide Ben. The computers will leave us soon and we will get really cool new Ipads. We hope to see you again in Berlin. Take care and safe travels!

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