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Grand Hostel Berlin
A hostel on the Tempelhofer Ufer beside the Landwehr Canal in Kreuzberg, with dormitories, private rooms and a library bar.
At a glance
- Type
- Hostel
- Area
- Kreuzberg, Berlin, Germany
- Price
- $ · Budget
- Official site
- grandhostel-berlin.de
Good to know
- Dorms and private rooms
- Library bar
- Canalside location
Why we recommend it
Grand Hostel Berlin is a hostel on the Tempelhofer Ufer in Kreuzberg, the street that runs along the bank of the Landwehr Canal. It aims to offer a little more style and comfort than a typical budget hostel, while keeping prices accessible, and its canalside setting and central position make it a practical base for exploring both Kreuzberg and the centre.
Accommodation is split between dormitory rooms and private rooms, which means the hostel works for solo backpackers as well as couples, friends and families who want their own room without paying hotel rates. Check the room types on the website when booking, as sizes and facilities vary. The hostel's Library Bar is its social space, a comfortable room for a drink, a book or a chat with other travellers in the evening.
The hostel suits budget travellers who prefer a calmer atmosphere than the city's party hostels, and anyone who wants to stay in a residential area with good transport links. The canal path outside is pleasant for an early morning walk or run, and in summer the banks are popular with locals relaxing by the water.
As with most hostels, facilities are simpler than in a hotel, and services such as breakfast, towels or lockers may be offered for an extra charge, so check what is included when you book. Booking ahead is recommended for summer weekends and major events such as the marathon, when beds in Berlin fill up quickly. The reception can advise on transport tickets and sightseeing.
Staying beside the canal gives a feel of Kreuzberg's quieter side, with tree-lined banks, cyclists and boats passing slowly on the water. In the evening the bars and restaurants of Bergmannstrasse and the Graefekiez are within reach, and you can return to a calmer street afterwards. For travellers on a tight budget who still want some character, it is a sensible choice.
Möckernbrücke station, on the U1, U3 and U7, is a short walk away, giving quick connections to Potsdamer Platz, Kreuzberg and the west of the city. The German Museum of Technology, with its historic railway and aviation exhibits, is a short walk along the canal, and the Jewish Museum Berlin, Checkpoint Charlie and Bergmannstrasse can all be reached on foot in around 15 to 25 minutes. Curry 36 on Mehringdamm is close by for a late-night snack.
Grand Hostel Berlin FAQs
Where is Grand Hostel Berlin?
At Tempelhofer Ufer 14 in Kreuzberg, beside the Landwehr Canal.
What kind of rooms are there?
Dormitory rooms and private rooms.
Is there a bar?
Yes, the hostel has a Library Bar.
Is breakfast included?
Check when booking, as hostels often charge extra for breakfast and other services.
What is the nearest station?
Möckernbrücke on the U1, U3 and U7, a short walk away.
Is it a party hostel?
No, it has a calmer atmosphere than the city's party hostels.
Should you book ahead?
Yes, especially for summer weekends and major events.
What is nearby?
The German Museum of Technology, the Landwehr Canal and the Jewish Museum Berlin.