Amstel House Hostel in Berlin
✅ Friendly and helpful staff mentioned in multiple reviews ✅ Good location with access to public transport within 10 minutes ✅ Affordable pricing with some guests praising value for money ✅ Common areas include a bar with happy hours, games room, and shared kitchen ✅ Rooms often described as clean and spacious with tables and chairs ❌ Several guests reported poor cleanliness, especially bathrooms and showers ❌ Noise issues due to thin walls and a lively courtyard area open late ❌ Guests must make their own beds and return linens, which some found inconvenient ❌ Reports of unprofessional or unfriendly reception staff in some cases ❌ Accessibility problems noted, including lack of elevator use and inadequate support for guests with injuries
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Description
Amstel House Hostel in Berlin is a two-star property housed in a building constructed in 1914 and renovated in 2011. It offers a range of room types including dormitory beds, standard single, double, triple, quadruple, and family rooms. Guests can expect basic but functional amenities such as non-smoking rooms, heating, WiFi in public areas, a shared kitchen, and laundry services. The hostel features common spaces like a shared lounge with TV, a terrace, a bar, and a games room with billiards and table tennis. Free bike rental and parking are available. The hostel is known for affordable pricing starting at $35 USD per night, but some reviewers noted issues with cleanliness and noise. The staff is generally described as friendly and helpful, though occasional complaints about unprofessional behavior and accessibility problems have been reported. Linen is provided at reception but guests must make their own beds and return sheets upon checkout.
Location
Located at Waldenserstraße 31 in Berlin's Mitte district, Amstel House Hostel is about 4 km from Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL). The nearest beach is Freibad Plötzensee, roughly 1.66 km away. Public transport options include a bus stop within a 5-minute walk and U-Bahn stations approximately 10 minutes on foot, connecting to central Berlin. The hostel is in a quiet residential area with nearby cafes and restaurants, although some main city attractions require a 30-minute train ride. Free parking is available around the hostel, which is convenient for guests traveling by car.
Tips
- If you are sensitive to noise, request a room away from the courtyard as it can be loud at night.
- Bring your own towel since the hostel charges extra for towels.
- Arrive after 3 pm for check-in and consider renting a bike to explore Berlin easily from this location.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
- Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, extra beds cannot be added. Crib policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
- Breakfast: Buffet [Mon - Sun] 08:00-10:00 Open Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
- Deposit Policy: Deposit required A fixed amount of €5.00 (approx. US$5.94) is charged.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Service animals: Service animals are allowed
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: Visa, AmericanExpress, MasterCard
- Check in time: 15:00. Check out time: 11:00.
Services and facilities
- Computer
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Newspapers
- Ticket assistance
- Express check-in/check-out
- Television in lobby
- Terrace
- Reception desk
- Non-smoking rooms
- Family room
- Locker
- Wardrobe/Closet
- Accessibility features
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Concierge services
- Dry-cleaning
- Luggage storage
- Bar
- Coffee/tea for guests
- Breakfast
- Common kitchen
- Kitchen
- Free Wi-Fi
- Spanish
- German
- English
- Italian
- French
- Multi-language staff
- Portuguese
- Tour assistance
- Bike rental
- Billiards
- Ping-Pong
- Parking
- Parking nearby
- Next to the beach
- Fax and copy machine
- Table Tennis
- Tennis court
- Doctor
- First Aid Kit
- Playroom
- Family/Kid Friendly
- Pets Not Allowed
The nearest beach is located on the distance of 1660 m. It takes 25 minutes To the beach!
Video: Amstel House Hostel, Berlin, Germany
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Reviews
But the location is nice and th lobby as well
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Frequently asked questions about Amstel House Hostel
Are pets allowed at Amstel House Hostel?
Pets are not allowed, but service animals are permitted.
Does the hostel provide breakfast?
Breakfast is offered as a buffet daily from 08:00 to 10:00, but the cost is not included in the room price and must be paid on site.
Is WiFi available in guest rooms?
WiFi is available in the lobby and bar areas, but not in the guest rooms.
What types of rooms are available at this hostel?
Room types include Bed in Dorm, Bed in Dorm (female dorm), Standard Single, Double, Triple, Quadruple, and Quadruple Family rooms.
Is the hostel suitable for guests with disabilities?
The hostel has facilities for disabled guests, but some reviews mention accessibility challenges such as non-working elevators.
