About

Welcome to our state-of-the-art hostel that looks a bit like a spaceship but is mostly harmless.

We offer free Wi-Fi, free coffee and tea, free maps and free sheets!

We are one of the most centrally located hostel in down-town Berlin and offer dorms, private cabins and private rooms with showers.

Our all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet is served from 8am until noon.

Our relaxed bar has a comfy Chesterfield sofa, cheap beers (bottled and draught) plus Jagermeister on tap and much more... Snacks and drinks are also available at the bar and there is more nightlife just around the corner - ask us for suggestions!

Our rooms have keycard access. We also have a free safe and a free secure luggage area with lockers so you can always feel safe. The large reception area has panoramic windows.

We have a yard where you can hang out when the weather is suitable.

Our friendly and helpful staff will do their best to make your stay as enjoyable as possible in one of the most hospitable starships in Berlin.

Please read our 'Things to Note' below before booking.

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 00:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Age Restriction
  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Security Lockers
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Adaptors
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Reviews

7.8Very Good(9548)
  • Value for Money
    7.8
  • Security
    8.3
  • Atmosphere
    7.1
  • Cleanliness
    6.8
  • Staff
    8.2
  • Location
    8.9
  • Facilities
    7.1
Summary of traveller reviews

Heart of Gold Hostel in Berlin offers a fantastic location and friendly staff. Guests praise the comfortable capsules and the 24/7 free coffee and tea. Some recent reviews mention that the pods can get quite warm and that the kitchen facilities could be better equipped and cleaner. The hostel is well-suited for solo travellers and those seeking a budget-friendly stay.

Stayed in Oct 2026
2.9
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Harshita
Female, 25-30, India
it was one of the worst properties I have ever stayed. The bedding was completely dirty, it's like no one ever cleans them. The kitchen was a mess, washroom was unclean. The shower had mould, in the name of the pillow, some weird mess was given, no light under the bed.
Stayed in Oct 2026
8.0
P
Parth
Male, 25-30, India
It was a good property
Stayed in Oct 2026
4.9
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Eleonora
Female, 18-24, Italy
Staff make an effort to clean every day and they're very helpful, but the hostel is so packed with people that at the end of the day the place gets easily messy and dirty (especially the kitchen which is also small and you often need to line up to use the stove and sink). Pots, pans and cutlery are very few, I ended up buying and using my own utensils because whatever was available in the kitchen just wasn't enough for everyone. The capsules are great, and honestly they're probably the only highlight of th
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Location

Johannisstr. 11, Berlin, Germany
1.3km from city centre
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Hostelworld says

Heart of Gold Hostel is located just off Friedrichstrasse, a short walk to Alexanderplatz, Museum Island, Brandenburg Gate and the Bundestag. This hostel has spacious and clean rooms and a common room which is "great for meeting other travellers with cheap beers", according to Hostelworld guests, who also say they'd recommend it to friends. We like their colourful and unique murals.