EastSeven Berlin Hostel Berlin Hostel Review and Information

What sets them apart?

Hostel Personality

• Quiet Hostel
• Community Atmosphere

Who's staying here?

• Solo Travelers
• Young Backpackers
• Long Term Travelers

Insider Tip

EastSeven Berlin Hostel

EastSeven is a dream hostel that attracts a very diverse crowd of travellers. It's one of the unique hostels that manages to be super-social but still laid-back. It is almost a guarantee that you'll make life-long friends here.

Guests are friendly, outgoing, and respectful. The central area becomes a massive party in the evenings, but the crowd disperses at 10 PM and the rooms are completely silent. In the afternoons, people hang out in the gardens having a drink, or wander over to the nearby beer gardens as a group.

I found the environment here absolutely perfect. The staff were friendly but relaxed, the guests were sociable but chill, and the location was perfect. I was meant to stay for a week and ended up staying a month.

The Facilities

Dorms

The dorm rooms are basic and definitely not the selling point of this hostel. Beds are comfortable and clean but otherwise nothing noteworthy. The rooms did get quite hot in the summer evenings and the fans aren't really sufficient to cool off, but in Europe there's not much to be done.

Private Rooms

Again, private rooms are comfortable, affordable, and well-kept but nothing special. I had a spacious double bed.

Bathrooms

The bathrooms are absolutely spotless and very well-kept. They're cleaned thoroughly daily. The shower always has hot water. I was very pleased with the bathroom facilities.

Bar

You can purchase cheap beers from the front desk, which many of us did frequently during happy hour. Outside alcohol is permitted, so after happy hour most of the common areas fill up with travellers having a few beers.

Common Areas

EastSeven doesn't have a restaurant, but it has a kitchen that is open for guest use. Every evening there's a group dinner available which is cooked by a hostel guest. It's cheap, delicious, and was a great way to meet other travellers.

There is a small downstairs lounge area with couches and a computer for guest use. This serves as the central meeting area for guests - it becomes packed and very social in the evenings.

Outdoor Space

The hostel has a lovely little outdoor terrace with several tables, plus a side patio with chairs and a hammock. Many guests gather in the terrace in the afternoons to chat or have a few beers.

The Location

Kollwitzkiez, Berlin

On the north side of central Berlin sits Kollwitzkiez which has easy and quick access to the central part of the city. It's a nice neighborhood full of restaurants, shops, bars, theaters, and more. Parts of the area are also residential, as it is full of parks, schools, and other nice amenities.

What's Nearby?

The fabulous Prater Beer Garden is just a few minutes walk away from the hostel. The entire area is full of great restaurants, bars, and shops, and is extremely walkable. All the conveniences you'd need are close by also. Lidl Market is just a few minutes away, and the wonderful neighborhood of Alexanderplatz nearby.

Nearby Transportation

EastSeven is just down the street from the Senefelderplatz U Station. It was convenient and seamless to get around the city.

Activities

The staff are very keen for everyone to have a good time. The hostel organises free walking tours daily, group dinners, and happy hours. Everyone is encouraged to mingle but the atmosphere is very relaxed.

• Pub Crawls
• Happy Hours
• On-site Parties
• Group Dinners
• Local Walking Tours

Amenities

Plenty of amenities are offered that one would expect from a hostel. Wi-Fi, towels, luggage storage, a kitchen area, and more are available to make your stay more comfortable.

• Wi-Fi
• Breakfast (Paid)
• Self Catering Kitchen
• Luggage Storage
• Quiet Rooms
• Microwave
• 24h Reception
• Housekeeping
• Public Computers
• Bed Linens
• Towels

Staff

The staff at EastSeven are absolutely FANTASTIC - hilarious, helpful, and always down to hang out. There's no stiff reception here. They'll make fun of you and come with you to the beer garden. I've never met such cool staff in my life and genuinely looked forward to seeing them every morning!

Heads Up

The one issue I had was the warmth of the rooms. This is definitely a personal problem as I overheat easily - but I didn't feel that the fans were adequate to cool off in summer and wished they had air conditioning. Other than that, my experience was flawless.

EastSeven Berlin Hostel

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Jaleh is an American solo traveler who's been on the road since 2016. Her blog Jaleh Michelle balances budget with luxury to show fellow travelers where to spend and where to save - her travels are usually a hodgepodge of street stall eats, tasting menus, 5-star hotels, and hostels. Her main goal is to make travel more accessible and inspire others to see the world. To learn more about Jaleh, visit her blog Jaleh Michelle or her Instagram @jalehmichelle .