a&o Berlin Friedrichshain
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Fast facts
Check in from: | 15:00 |
|---|---|
Check out before: | 10:00 |
Pets | Pets allowed with an extra charge |
Amenities
Wi-Fi
Parking
Front desk 24 hour
Non-smoking
Laundry
Pets allowed
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a&o Berlin Friedrichshain
Situated just 4 S-Bahn stops from Alexanderplatz and surrounded by trendy bars and clubs, this hotel awaits you in Berlin’s vibrant Friedrichshain district.
Reviews from 
Solo traveller
Comment: 7 Dec 2025
Stayed in: Dec 2025
Comfortable stay
This is a very big hostel with hundreds of beds, though it did not feel cramped or loud. I had a quiet stay.
I stayed for 2 nights in a mixed dorm with three bunk beds and en-suite. The toilet and shower are separate which makes use easier. Hanson’s and shower gel is included, as is a hairdryer.
The room is spacious with tables and seating areas, this is also of use to those who on the top bunk who cannot sit on their bed as easily. There is a mirror though a lack of hooks being only a hook and couple of hangers. The bed is of a metal frame and thus I was able to apply my travel straps and hooks to create places to hand my coat and bag. There is a locker big enough to take hand luggage sized bag (own lock needed). The bed has a usb port for charging and a slot into which a phone will fit, though no individual light. The room has two lights and it is possible to turn on only one; the other people in my room came in and out at unsociable hours though we’re all respectful being quiet and also putting in the main light.
The mattress and pillow are comfy enough, you need to collect linen and make the bed yourself.
Everything was clean.
Reception is 24 hours though checking us via one of the 4 automated screens. It is through the machines that you do check in and pay tourist tax and the machine prints paper with your allocated room and bed number. You even activate the room card yourself. There is a sign in the desk with a map of blocks with room numbers in each one. That is all the welcome that you get; there is no explanation related to hostel layout or facilities. I had to ask in which direction to go to get to my block, the receptionist gave my directions and once I got to the room and found no bedding on the bed so went back to reception. The check in computer screen states that bed linen is provided free of charge and towels can be paid for at reception. The receptionist did not give me any bedding nor point to where to where to pick it up some thus I assumed the linen would be laid on the bed as in other hostels. The next day a person arriving in the room asked where he gets bed linen, he also did not get given any bedding even when talking with the receptionist. I do find it odd that you are expected to ask for the bedding: as this is the case I recommend updating the wording on the computer screen as it is ambiguous and gives the impression you only need to ask at reception if needing a towel.
There is a guest kitchen which has basic equipment: fridge, sink, microwave, 2 hot plates, 2 frying pans, 1 saucepan, some plates, bowls and some cutlery. There was one mug in which I made a cup of tea by heating water in the microwave. I recommend a kettle to boil water. The kitchen is sufficient for simple meals, making breakfast and sandwiches. I did not try the hostel breakfast.
There is one common area near reception with a bar and possibility to purchase food. Vending machines there. WiFi reliable. The common room can feel cramped when groups are there. There is good security as all entrance doors and lifts use card access. To access the guest kitchen ask at reception and they update your card.
The location is very good being 5 min walk from Ostkreuz train station. It is a direct line to Messe Nord where the bus station and FlixBus stop is. Easy to get public transportation into the cities. There are many shops, supermarkets and eating places nearby. Vegan kebab shop directly opposite.
Good value for money. I had a comfortable stay with no difficulties and I would stay again.
I stayed for 2 nights in a mixed dorm with three bunk beds and en-suite. The toilet and shower are separate which makes use easier. Hanson’s and shower gel is included, as is a hairdryer.
The room is spacious with tables and seating areas, this is also of use to those who on the top bunk who cannot sit on their bed as easily. There is a mirror though a lack of hooks being only a hook and couple of hangers. The bed is of a metal frame and thus I was able to apply my travel straps and hooks to create places to hand my coat and bag. There is a locker big enough to take hand luggage sized bag (own lock needed). The bed has a usb port for charging and a slot into which a phone will fit, though no individual light. The room has two lights and it is possible to turn on only one; the other people in my room came in and out at unsociable hours though we’re all respectful being quiet and also putting in the main light.
The mattress and pillow are comfy enough, you need to collect linen and make the bed yourself.
Everything was clean.
Reception is 24 hours though checking us via one of the 4 automated screens. It is through the machines that you do check in and pay tourist tax and the machine prints paper with your allocated room and bed number. You even activate the room card yourself. There is a sign in the desk with a map of blocks with room numbers in each one. That is all the welcome that you get; there is no explanation related to hostel layout or facilities. I had to ask in which direction to go to get to my block, the receptionist gave my directions and once I got to the room and found no bedding on the bed so went back to reception. The check in computer screen states that bed linen is provided free of charge and towels can be paid for at reception. The receptionist did not give me any bedding nor point to where to where to pick it up some thus I assumed the linen would be laid on the bed as in other hostels. The next day a person arriving in the room asked where he gets bed linen, he also did not get given any bedding even when talking with the receptionist. I do find it odd that you are expected to ask for the bedding: as this is the case I recommend updating the wording on the computer screen as it is ambiguous and gives the impression you only need to ask at reception if needing a towel.
There is a guest kitchen which has basic equipment: fridge, sink, microwave, 2 hot plates, 2 frying pans, 1 saucepan, some plates, bowls and some cutlery. There was one mug in which I made a cup of tea by heating water in the microwave. I recommend a kettle to boil water. The kitchen is sufficient for simple meals, making breakfast and sandwiches. I did not try the hostel breakfast.
There is one common area near reception with a bar and possibility to purchase food. Vending machines there. WiFi reliable. The common room can feel cramped when groups are there. There is good security as all entrance doors and lifts use card access. To access the guest kitchen ask at reception and they update your card.
The location is very good being 5 min walk from Ostkreuz train station. It is a direct line to Messe Nord where the bus station and FlixBus stop is. Easy to get public transportation into the cities. There are many shops, supermarkets and eating places nearby. Vegan kebab shop directly opposite.
Good value for money. I had a comfortable stay with no difficulties and I would stay again.
Group traveller
Comment: 11 Aug 2026
Stayed in: Jun 2026
BEWARE - your online booking may not be honoured
Appalling treatment. Turned up with a confirmed booking for 3 nights - made in February (6 months previously), and reconfirmed by a&o 48hrs before travel. Three 16 years olds, travelling from the UK. Had all the relevant paperwork showing confirmed booking, and arrived at reception by 4pm (confirmation stated room would be held until 6pm). Receptionist said no room was available. Offered a room at a&o Kolumbus - 7km from city centre with even worse reviews than the Friedrichshain hostel. When room at Kolumbus was declined - despite the hostel management's acknowledged failure to supply the promised accommodation - they refused to take any responsibility and left party to find new accommodation with no assistance or apology.
It is clear a&o hostels are only interested in profit margins and certainly not in "treating guests... with empathy and respect" as stated in their so-called values. A disgrace.
It is clear a&o hostels are only interested in profit margins and certainly not in "treating guests... with empathy and respect" as stated in their so-called values. A disgrace.
Group traveller
Comment: 21 Jul 2026
Stayed in: May 2026
WARNING!!!
Aside from very poor hygienic conditions, valuable technical items were stolen from the rooms of several children during my daughter's class trip. Since there was no damage to the door/lock, someone on the inside MUST have had access to the rooms. Despite a police report and a request for a statement, there has been no reaction from the hotel management so far. An unparalleled audacity!!!
Anonymous traveller
Comment: 18 Jun 2026
Stayed in: May 2026
Youth Hostel style place. Lots of young people around. If you love young people and can bear some noise at night, it is a nice place to stay.
Anonymous traveller
Comment: 1 Jun 2026
Stayed in: May 2026
Older building, but very clean! It was in a great area close to a metro station. Great neighborhood with nightlife and food options.
Very good location
Boxhagener Str. 73, Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, Berlin, 10245, Germany|4.1 km from city centre
Check in and check out
Check in from:
15:00
Check out before:
10:00
Good to know
Pets allowed with an extra charge
Please contact the hotel for details about adding extra beds.
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