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Heart of Gold Hostel Berlin

Berlin , Johannisstr. 11 (Show on Map)

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Summary of reviewsHeart of Gold Hostel Berlin is a great choice for budget-conscious travelers looking for a conveniently located hostel in the city center. The hostel's location is praised for being perfectly central and walking distance to most attractions with easy access to public transportation. The staff is friendly and helpful with a 24-hour reception making check-in and check-out a breeze. The breakfast is noted as being sufficient with a variety of options and the staff is attentive, friendly and always willing to help. The hostel offers WiFi with a good signal and data allowance and the common spaces are lively with good music and affordable drinks available at the bar. The hostel is easily accessible to guests with disabilities thanks to its in-house check-in machine and central location. Overall, Heart of Gold Hostel provides good value for money and is a great choice for anyone looking for a central location and accessible accommodation in Berlin.
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Room Types

Twin Room with Shower You will find a WC in the hallway.

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Rooms are 20 square metres.

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room Rooms are 28 square metres.

Single Room with Shower The single room provides a wardrobe and parquet floors, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by lift. The unit offers 1 bed.

Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room This dormitory room is 400 square metres.

Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

Single Bed in Dormitory Room

Basic Triple Room with Shared Bathroom The triple room provides parquet floors and heating, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Guest Reviews

7.4

Good

Location

The Heart of Gold Hostel Berlin is a great choice for budget-conscious travellers looking for a conveniently located hostel in the city centre. Guests were impressed with the hostel's good location and easy access to public transportation, as well as its proximity to popular tourist spots such as Alexanderplatz and the Island of Museums. The hostel is praised for being perfectly central and walking distance to most attractions. Several guests also commented on the hostel's excellent location for exploring Berlin. While some guests mention that the hostel is not right in the city centre, they agree that the walk is worth it. Many cafes, bars and restaurants are located nearby and there is a REWE supermarket just a short 10-minute walk away. The hostel's staff is also friendly and helpful with a 24-hour reception making check-in and check-out a breeze. Overall, the Heart of Gold Hostel Berlin is known for its superb location and excellent value for money.

Breakfast

Many guests praise the breakfast at Heart of Gold Hostel Berlin with phrases like "great breakfast" and "excellent if a bit expensive breakfast". The breakfast is noted as being sufficient with a variety of options including bread, cheese, deli options, Nutella, apple, granola and yogurt. Guests appreciate the flexibility of the breakfast hours and the fact that it is included for some guests. Many also note the free coffee or tea available throughout the day. Vegan options are available and some mention gluten-free options. Some guests do comment on the high price of the breakfast with some noting that it is overpriced for what is offered or that the price changed during their stay. Despite this, many guests still recommend the breakfast along with the staff, location and overall hostel experience.

Rooms

The Heart of Gold Hostel Berlin is a well-located, safe and clean hostel with spacious, clean and simple rooms. However, some guests have mentioned issues with bed comfort and noise, lack of curtains or inadequate lighting in some rooms and bathrooms being outside of the rooms with unclean floors. Some guests also mentioned a lack of amenities such as hairdryers and electrical outlets near the beds and a need for more tables or shelves in the rooms. Despite these issues, there were positive remarks about private showers, spacious rooms and good security systems. Overall, the hostel provides a good quality-price ratio and is recommended for budget travelers.

Beds

The Heart of Gold Hostel Berlin has received mixed reviews about its beds. While some guests found them uncomfortable and noisy, others had a comfortable stay. The metal bunk beds in the Mega Doom were particularly noisy, but the hostel has power outlets next to every bed. Guests have complained about the noise from other guests snoring or moving around in the beds. Despite this, the hostel has clean beds and some guests found them comfortable. The hostel also offers a variety of room types, including private rooms and dorms with up to 20 beds. While some guests found the beds creaky and difficult to sleep in, others appreciated the stable bunk beds. The hostel's location, clean bathrooms and reasonable price were positives for most of the guests. However, some guests had issues with the lack of rules to control noisy guests, limited plug availability and small lockers.

Cleanliness

Heart of Gold Hostel Berlin offers a mostly positive review when it comes to cleanliness. Many guests stated that the hostel was clean and tidy with some even saying it was always really clean. The rooms were described as clean and simple with clean sheets provided. However, some negative comments were made towards the bathrooms with some saying they could be cleaner and there was often no soap or toilet paper. Additionally, a few guests noted that the bathrooms smelled bad and one had a broken shower. Although not perfect, the general consensus was that the hostel was reasonably clean and provided a comfortable stay.

Staff

Heart of Gold Hostel Berlin boasts an amazing staff team who are attentive, friendly and always willing to help. They make guests feel welcomed and ensure they have a great stay. The receptionists are available 24/7 and offer complimentary coffee and tea. The multilingual staff members, including Spanish-speaking employees, create a warm and hospitable environment. Some standout staff members, such as Luca and the Portuguese and Finnish receptionists, provide exceptional customer service. However, a few guests reported some staff members being impolite or lacking in customer service skills. Despite this, the majority of guests felt the staff was helpful and accommodating. The hostel's reception area is a highlight with a great vibe and knowledgeable staff. Additionally, the location, facilities and lift for luggage storage all contribute to a positive guest experience. The hostel also has a bar with great music and a friendly team. Overall, the staff at Heart of Gold Hostel Berlin contribute to the excellent value for money and make guests feel at home.

Wi-Fi

If you're a digital nomad or just someone who needs to stay connected to the world online, you'll be happy to know Heart of Gold Hostel Berlin offers WiFi with a good signal and data allowance. While there have been some reports of bad internet, the majority of guests seem to have had a positive experience with the connection. The location of the hostel is also convenient for those who need to stay connected, as it's in a good area with access to strong WiFi signals. The only potential downside is that entrance cards may not always work reliably. Overall, if you're looking for a place to stay with decent internet connectivity, Heart of Gold Hostel Berlin could be the right choice for you.

Nightlife

The Heart of Gold Hostel Berlin offers its guests an amazing nightlife experience. The reception area is connected to a large bar where you can even watch movies on a big screen. The hostel is located near restaurants and bars, making it the perfect spot for those who love to explore the city's nightlife. The common spaces are lively with good music and affordable drinks available at the bar. Although the social area can get pretty loud at times with 24-hour music playing and parties in neighboring rooms, it's a great place to meet new people and socialize. However, some guests have noted that the music can be too loud in the lobby, making it difficult to relax or work. While the bar may not be very busy during low season, it shouldn't detract from the overall experience of staying in one of Berlin's most vibrant neighborhoods filled with lots of options for dining and drinking.

Accessible

Heart of Gold Hostel Berlin is conveniently located in the heart of the city with easy access to major public transportation hubs and a 24-hour reception. The hostel is easily accessible to guests with disabilities thanks to its in-house check-in machine and central location, which is just around the corner from Oranienburger station. Many major touristic spots are within walking distance, making it a great choice for travelers looking to explore the city on foot. Guests appreciate the accessible prices at the hostel bar and the need for coins to use the room entry cards. Overall, Heart of Gold Hostel provides good value for money and is a great choice for anyone looking for a central location and accessible accommodation in Berlin.

No, Heart of Gold Hostel Berlin doesn't have any pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Heart of Gold Hostel Berlin.

No, Heart of Gold Hostel Berlin doesn't allow dogs.

No, parking facilities aren't available at Heart of Gold Hostel Berlin.

No, Heart of Gold Hostel Berlin doesn't have a gym.

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