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 - 24:00

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

7.9Very Good(9517)
  • Value for Money
    8.0
  • Security
    8.4
  • Atmosphere
    7.4
  • Cleanliness
    7.1
  • Staff
    8.4
  • Location
    8.9
  • Facilities
    7.4
Summary of traveller reviews

Heart of Gold Hostel in Berlin offers a fantastic location, perfect for exploring the city. Guests often praise the friendly and helpful staff. The capsule beds provide a unique and comfortable sleeping experience for solo travellers. However, some recent reviews mention that the capsules can get quite hot and lack good ventilation, and bathrooms could be cleaner.

Stayed in Sept 2026
10
R
Roshin
Male, 31-40, India
One of the best hostels I’ve ever stayed at.
Stayed in Aug 2026
6.9
J
Jana
Mixed Group, 18-24, Spain
The room was okay, we stayed in a shared room not a pod, but the toilet and the shared facilities were very dirty. In the kitchen there were barely no utensils and only a couple of sets of cutterly, absolutely not enough for everyone using the kitchen. Overall, can stay there for a few nights, not the best spot because it's dirty tho.
Stayed in Aug 2026
7.7
M
Michele
Male, 25-30, Italy
I slept in the capsule. For the usage I did of it, it felt like a hotel room. I was only there for sleeping but enjoying the privacy of your own room at a hostel price was amazing. Not the cleanest bathrooms honestly, but there's plenty of them at least, never had to wait. Did not use the kitchen or the breakfast, but free coffee and tea are a nice touch.
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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.