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title: "a&o Berlin Hauptbahnhof vs The Circus Hostel: which hotel is better?"
description: "a&o Berlin Hauptbahnhof or The Circus Hostel in Berlin? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# a&o Berlin Hauptbahnhof vs The Circus Hostel

Both are in Berlin, 2.6 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · Mitte
## [a&o Berlin Hauptbahnhof](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/a-o-berlin-hauptbahnhof-berlin/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.0 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 6.9

- **Score by category:** 0 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1092803/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · Scheunenviertel
## [The Circus Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-circus-hostel-berlin/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.0 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 8.3

- **Score by category:** 4 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2193424/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick The Circus Hostel

It leads in 4 of 5 categories. 2.6 km apart.

### Choose The Circus Hostel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 8.0)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (150 / 48)
-   a newer or recently renovated building (2021 / 2011)

### Why is a&o Berlin Hauptbahnhof better than The Circus Hostel?

1.  More guest reviews (2,134 vs 650), so the rating is more reliable (×3.3)

### Why is The Circus Hostel better than a&o Berlin Hauptbahnhof?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.0) (+1.0)
2.  102 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+102)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 100 vs 72) (+28)
4.  Newer or more recently renovated (2021 vs 2011) (+10y)
5.  30 more sights within 1 km (+30)
6.  7 more listed amenities (20 vs 13) (+7)
7.  Has a gym

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | a&o Berlin Hauptbahnhof | The Circus Hostel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 9.0  (+1.0) |
| Location | 6.9 | 8.3  (+1.4) |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 5.8  (+1.6) |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 1.5  (+1.5) |
| Public transport | 8.0 | 7.9 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.0 | 9.0  (+1.0) |
| Guest rating | 8.0 | 9.0  (+1.0) |
| Number of reviews | 2,134  (+1,484) | 650 |
| Google rating | 3.8/5 | 4.5/5  (+0.7) |
| Google reviews | 8,961  (+7,010) | 1,951 |
| Rank in Berlin | bottom 19% | top 5%  (+76%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.9 | 8.3  (+1.4) |
| Distance to the centre | 2.8 km | 2.5 km  (−260 m) |
| To public transport | 510 m | 540 m |
| To the airport | 21 km | 20 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 48 | 150  (+102) |
| To the nearest food shop | 270 m | 40 m  (−230 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 4 | 12  (+8) |
| Sights within 1 km | 8 | 38  (+30) |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | – | 72 |
| Floors | 5 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2011 | 2021  (+10y) |
| Listed amenities | 13 | 20  (+7) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 12:00  (+2h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | ✓ | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights |
| Fernsehturm Berlin | 3.2 km | 1.2 km  (−2.1 km) |
| Bauhaus-Archiv | 2.6 km  (−1.6 km) | 4.2 km |
| Nollendorfplatz | 3.4 km  (−1.4 km) | 4.7 km |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Nightly price by month

a&o Berlin HauptbahnhofThe Circus Hostel

           

-   a&o Berlin Hauptbahnhof is cheaper in 7 of 10 months
-   a&o Berlin Hauptbahnhof: €81 a night on average · The Circus Hostel: €90 a night on average

Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.

[Hotel prices in Berlin by month](https://stayversus.com/en/germany/berlin/prices/)

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

[a&o Berlin Hauptbahnhof prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/a-o-berlin-hauptbahnhof-berlin/prices/)[The Circus Hostel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-circus-hostel-berlin/prices/)

## Location

2.6 km apart

a&o Berlin Hauptbahnhof: city centre: 2.8 km, nearest station IC 1921 Berlin - Köln: 510 m, Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): 21 km, 48 places to eat within 500 m, 8 sights within 1 km.

The Circus Hostel: city centre: 2.5 km, nearest station Praxisbörse Berlin: 540 m, Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): 20 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 38 sights within 1 km.

[Top-rated of 70 hotels in Mitte](https://stayversus.com/en/germany/berlin/area/mitte/)

## Weather in Berlin

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## a&o Berlin Hauptbahnhof or The Circus Hostel: common questions

### Which is better, a&o Berlin Hauptbahnhof or The Circus Hostel?

The Circus Hostel leads in 4 of 5 categories, including guest rating, location, facilities.

### Which is cheaper, a&o Berlin Hauptbahnhof or The Circus Hostel?

Over the year a&o Berlin Hauptbahnhof costs about €81 a night on average against €90 at The Circus Hostel, and it is cheaper in 7 of the 10 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

The Circus Hostel is closer: 2.5 km from the centre, against 2.8 km for a&o Berlin Hauptbahnhof.

### How far apart are a&o Berlin Hauptbahnhof and The Circus Hostel?

The two hotels are 2.6 km apart in a straight line.

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-   [The Circus Hostel vs St Christopher’s Inn Berlin - Alexanderplatz](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/st-christopher-s-inn-berlin-alexanderplatz-berlin-vs-the-circus-hostel-berlin/)

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/a-o-berlin-hauptbahnhof-berlin-vs-the-circus-hostel-berlin/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/