a&o Berlin Hauptbahnhof vs The Circus Hostel
Both are in Berlin, 2.6 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelMitte
a&o Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- Guest rating
- 8.0 Very good
- Location score
- 6.9
- Score by category
- 0 of 5
HostelScheunenviertel
The Circus Hostel
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.3
- Score by category
- 4 of 5
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?
- 1More 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?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.0)+1.0
- 2102 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+102
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 100 vs 72)+28
- 4Newer or more recently renovated (2021 vs 2011)+10y
- 530 more sights within 1 km+30
- 67 more listed amenities (20 vs 13)+7
- 7Has a gym
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| a&o Berlin Hauptbahnhof vs The Circus Hostel: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
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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
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Hotel prices in Berlin by month
All months
| Month | a&o Berlin Hauptbahnhof | The Circus Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| November | €69 | €92 |
| December | €58 | €64 |
| January | €50 | €69 |
| February | €55 | €82 |
| March | €67 | €79 |
| April | – | €102 |
| May | €119 | – |
| June | €110 | €109 |
| July | €130 | €95 |
| August | €80 | €96 |
| September | €104 | €128 |
| October | €91 | €83 |
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 monthThe Circus Hostel prices by month
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.
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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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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