ONE80 Hostels Berlin

With 11 stories of rooms, the ONE80 Hostel Berlin has plenty of space to accommodate travelers. Guests can mingle in the trendy lobby with clear plastic chairs, gray couches, and a long bar with metal barstools, or in the restaurant/bar that has an industrial vibe with exposed pipes and block walls. A list of rules is posted behind the bar including "Always toast before doing a shot." The wings of the hotel form a large outdoor courtyard, and picnic tables provide a spot to gather. There’s a pub crawl that runs every night from the hotel, and a dark club in the basement hosts events with music and dancing. Guests tend to respect the quiet time rules, and the hostel isn’t too noisy in the hallways at night. Overall this is a stylish pick for the price point and a good option for solo travelers looking for a social atmosphere. 

ONE80 Hostel Berlin has an excellent location in Alexanderplatz, a public square that's rich in history, offers upscale shopping, and is a transportation hub. There are plenty of restaurants and bars within walking distance, and it’s a 20-minute walk to Hackesche Höfe, an area popular for its nightclubs. It’s around a 10-minute walk to the TV tower, and Museum Island is less than a 20-minute walk. Berlin Tegel Airport can be reached by car in 25 minutes or in 45 minutes via public transportation.

The hotel has clean, modern rooms with pop art details, red accent walls, and sleek hard floors. Shared rooms have metal bunk beds and a little colorful seating area with a table. All guests have access to one large and one small locker, two power sockets, and one reading lamp. En-suite bathrooms have stand-up showers that are prone to leaking on the bathroom floors. Hairdryers are available with a deposit, and toiletries are offered for a fee. Single sex rooms are available, and all rooms have free Wi-Fi, but some guests complain of spotty reception.

The hotel has a sleek bar and restaurant where breakfast is served for a fee and drinks and snacks are sold 24 hours a day. There's a club in the basement sometimes open for events. The hotel has an Internet corner in the lobby with two computers. Bicycle rentals are available, and luggage lockers are available before and after check in/out. There's a big laundry room with laundry amenities for a fee. A free digital photo booth uploads guests’ randy photos to Facebook, and the hostel has a trade for stay program where artists can receive board in exchange for their services as a band, singer, DJ, or graffiti artist. Wi-Fi is free throughout but can be spotty.