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MEININGER Berlin Prenzlauer Berg Reviews

Schönhauser Allee 19, Berlin, Germany

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Reviews of MEININGER Berlin Prenzlauer Berg

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86%

Very good hostel on a great location near some great clubs, Bassy and White Trash and a very cosy bar called Whiskey and Sofa. Very nice staff also. Certainly value for money. We would certainly come back.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
We´re glad you enjoyed our favourite bars and restaurants too. Find more insider´s tips soon on our own facebook page! We hope to see you again soon, Sina (Reception)

86%

Entrance card hadn't work not only for me but also girls in room told they have each now and then go to the reception and solve that problem.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Croatia
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Dear Dusanka, i hope our staff could help you solve all your problems! We hope you enjoyed your stay here, Sina (Reception)

100%

I stayed in one of the private singles at Meninger Prenzlauer-Berg, and I could not have been more satisfied. The privacy/cleanliness/comfort of the room was everything I expected, and then some. The added convenience of the facilities (kitchen, washer/dryer, late night coffee bar) really made my stay. I would suggest this to anyone looking for a little more than your average hostel stay, and will definitely be using Meninger again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 21 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Dear Ryan, thank you so much for your nice comment. We´re glad you enjoyed your stay here and hope to welcome you again soon. Follow us on Facebook if you want to know about specials, news and insider´s tips from our staff. Cheers, Sina (Reception)

96%

This hostel is very clean which was lovely, the rooms were cleaned thoroughly every day which makes such a big difference! The bathrooms were also great. It's a comfortable hostel with everything you need including kitchen, laundry and large common area. It's located very close to a station, making getting around really easy. Beds are comfortable and my only complaint would be that it costs a lot to have wifi in the rooms, however it is not a problem as it is free in the common area.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 18-24
  • (5 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Dear Blanka, thank you very much for your nice comment. We are glad you had a nice time here in Berlin and we really hope to welcome you again one day!Have a wonderful day, Sina (Reception)

60%

they have a terrible kitchen, wi-fi only in the lobby and bar; the staff was good to us; it´s a ok hostel...

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Portugal
  • Couple 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Dear Fabio, we are really sorry you didn´t enjoy cooking in our kitchen. We keep it simple but we always try to provide everything our backpackers need to cook a meal. As many hostels we just provide free Wifi in the lobby, that´s important for our atmosphere. Nevertheless we hope you could enjoy your stay here. Sina (Reception)

86%

The Meninger hostel is a very good hostel. I cannot think of anything negetive to say about the place. Well done!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)

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Dear Declan, thank you so much for your nice comment. We are glad you enjoyed your stay here. Hope to see you again soon, Sina (Reception)

90%

One of the best hostels I've ever been.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 31-40
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Dear Katja, thank you so much! We are glad you enjoyed your stay here. We hope to welcome you again in one of the MEININGER Hostels. We´ll open some more nice locations during the next months. Greets, Sina (Reception)

83%

We had a really good stay there. But the price for the night from new years eve to new years day (59 Euro per person in a 6 bed dorm) ist really to high for a hostel I think.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)

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Dear Georg, we are glad you enjoyed your stay here. We use Revenue Management for our prices and most hostels here in Berlin charged a price like this on New Year´s Eve, and they were all full booked. But we hope to see you again! Greets, Sina (Reception)

86%

Excellent service and a wonderful room for the price and location. Would stay there again!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 31-40
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Dear Daniel, thank you very much! We hope to see you again at the MEININGER Prenzlauer Berg one day. Cheers, Sina (Reception)

80%

The staff weren't as knowledgable as I've had at hostels in Berlin in the past but they were adequate. And there wasn't much atmosphere. There is a bar but I wouldn't really sit in there, I've seen hostel bars done a lot better!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


93%

Meininger has an awesome lobby and bar area where you can just chill or use your laptop. It also has a wide range of facilities available. Overall, I was satisfied with this hostel. However, our room was not very clean (there were bits of plastic on the floor and we found an insect in our room), curtains were a bit dirty and had stains on them, and the bed sheets were very thin and quite worn out. Other than that, everything was good!

  • Avid Traveller
  • 24 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female 18-24
  • (12 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Dear Jennifer, thank you for your comment. We are really sorry about that dirty room. But also happy that you enjoyed your stay. Maybe we can welcome you again and then you will definitly have a clean room :-) All the best for you, Maresa (Reception)

96%

Loved it there. Right accross the street from a subway station, very clean and the staff was very helpful.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female 25-30
  • (4 reviews)

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Dear Marie, thank you for your nice comment. It´s really good to hear that you are satisfied with our service. We are looking forward to welcome you again. Kind regards, Maresa (Reception)

96%

I really enjoyed my stay,super location so convenient to transport, good night life, the centre, etc. Breakfast however is not worth it v. poor.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Dear Gillian, thank you for your nice comment and good ra´ting. If you enjoyed your stay with us you can also visit us in Munich, Hamburg, Lonon, Frankfurt,... We are looking forward to welcome you and your friends. Kind regards, Maresa (Reception)

100%

just missed dryhair.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Female 31-40
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Dear Priscilla, thank you for your high rating. For you next stop we would like to welcome you again. Anyway, you can rent hairdryer at the reception. Hope you enjoyed Berlin. Kind regards, Maresa (Reception)

70%

great location, close to U bahn. good shops, resturants, shops and more

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Sweden
  • Female 25-30
  • (8 reviews)


70%

I always stay at this hostel because of the location, but I find it a bit hit and miss with the staff. On my last visit here, I ordered a late check out for my single room, but this was not communciated to the housekeeping staff effectively and so on the morning of my checkout, I had two women and a man come into my room shouting at me to get out. I paid for a private room for exactly that, privacy, so it was quite infuriating to be disturbed in my bed this way. Great location though!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 28 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Female 31-40
  • (1 review)


80%

Very near to subway, quiet place, breakfast ok, beds hard

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Sweden
  • Couple 41+
  • (2 reviews)


100%

I was not happy with your breakfast

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Nov 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Male 31-40
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Hey, thank you for your good rating. I´m really sorry that you didn´t like our breakfast. We try to give you the best service and offer for 4,50 EUR. Hopefully we can welcome you again. Kind regards, Maresa (Reception)

90%

great location, right next to the u bahn, clean room n shower place, very helpful staff.

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for your good rating. We hope you enjoyed your stay here in Berlin. We would be really glad to welcome you again at a MEININGER Hostel. Sina (Reception)

83%

wifi must be free at rooms.

Owner Comment (Show)
Dear Ayse, we offer free wifi in the lobby as it´s usual in most hostels. So you can always use the internet down here and have a coffee during that time for example. Kind regards, Sina (Reception)

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  • 23 Jan 2012 (86%)
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