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 - 23:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • 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(9316)
  • Value for Money
    7.8
  • Security
    8.4
  • Atmosphere
    7.7
  • Cleanliness
    7.1
  • Staff
    8.5
  • Location
    9.1
  • Facilities
    7.2
Stayed in Nov 2025
10
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Sai
Female, 18-24, South Africa
Absolutely lovely! Pods are great and nice to have some privacy and safe place to keep your stuff while still having that hostel vibe. Great location as it’s close to all the hostels so easy to meet more people. Bathrooms are clean and showers are nice. Loved staying there and would definitely go again. Staff. Only thing i’d mention is that you can’t store your key card on the back of your phone and sometimes it just doesn’t work but staff always help and it’s a quick fix.
Stayed in Oct 2025
8.9
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Alena
All Female Group, 18-24, Czech Republic
The staff was great. The room for two people we reserved had shower and sink, as promised, but the shower was in full view from the beds without any courtain or anything, so it was kind awkward to shower with your friend in the room. If there was a courtain or partition between the area with beds and area with sink and shower it would beuch better. Also, if you're a light sleeper, be pretared to involuntary wake up, because everything from hallway can be heard in the room and the beds squeak.
Stayed in Oct 2025
6.0
C
Charlotte
Female, 18-24, Germany
staff was okay, facilities overall not too clean but still okay.
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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.