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(9537)
  • Value for Money
    7.8
  • Security
    8.4
  • Atmosphere
    7.2
  • Cleanliness
    6.9
  • Staff
    8.3
  • Location
    8.9
  • Facilities
    7.3
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 Sept 2026
10
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Kathleen
Female, 41+, USA
Sleeping in the box was a unique experience. We did have a bit of noise my first night, however I didn’t get out of my box to see if he was outside our window, in a room talking on the phone or where he might have been. But he yelled for an hour. The hostel staff were over the top kind and patient with all my questions. Heart of Gold is a really good location, easy to get and clean.
Stayed in Sept 2026
6.9
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Maryam
Female, 41+, USA
My daughter and I stayed 2 nights in a box! For the price we paid, I’m not happy There was no air in the box and people were very load I didn’t like the experience But other things were ok
Stayed in Sept 2026
6.0
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Kirstine
Female, 18-24, Denmark
We stayed in capsules which were clean, but the bathrooms smelled like piss and the toilet paper was empty for multiple days even though they say they clean them once a day
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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.