Ballhaus Berlin Hostel vs Hotel Grenzfall
Both are in Berlin, 720 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelMitte
Ballhaus Berlin Hostel
- Guest rating
- 7.7 Good
- Location score
- 8.6
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
Hotel★★★Mitte
Hotel Grenzfall
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 8.1
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 1 categories. Your priorities decide. 720 m apart.
Choose Ballhaus Berlin Hostel if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep
- a smaller, quieter hotel
- a newer or recently renovated building
Choose Hotel Grenzfall if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Ballhaus Berlin Hostel better than Hotel Grenzfall?
- 1320 m closer to the area centre−320 m
- 2More guest reviews (258 vs 32), so the rating is more reliable×8.1
- 374 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+74
- 4More walkable surroundings (walk grade 91 vs 75)+16
- 5Newer or more recently renovated (2017 vs 2010)+7y
Why is Hotel Grenzfall better than Ballhaus Berlin Hostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 7.7)+0.8
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Ballhaus Berlin Hostel vs Hotel Grenzfall: which hotel is better? | Ballhaus Berlin Hostel | Hotel Grenzfall |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 8.5 +0.8 |
| Location | 8.6 +0.5 | 8.1 |
| Beach access | 9.2 | 9.2 |
| Public transport | 9.2 | 9.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.8 | 8.4 +0.6 |
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 8.5 +0.8 |
| Number of reviews | 258 +226 | 32 |
| Google rating | 3.9/5 | 4.3/5 +0.4 |
| Google reviews | 751 +209 | 542 |
| Rank in Berlin | top 88% | top 48% +40% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.6 +0.5 | 8.1 |
| Distance to Mitte centre | 1.8 km −320 m | 2.1 km |
| To the beach | 320 m | 330 m |
| To public transport | 300 m | 270 m |
| To the airport | 21 km | 21 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 109 +74 | 35 |
| Sights within 1 km | 23 +3 | 20 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 18 | 37 |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 +7y | 2010 |
| Listed amenities | 4 | 10 +6 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
720 m apart
Ballhaus Berlin Hostel or Hotel Grenzfall: common questions
Which is better, Ballhaus Berlin Hostel or Hotel Grenzfall?
They are evenly matched. Ballhaus Berlin Hostel is stronger in location; Hotel Grenzfall is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Ballhaus Berlin Hostel or Hotel Grenzfall?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Ballhaus Berlin Hostel is closer: 1.8 km from the centre, against 2.1 km for Hotel Grenzfall.
How far apart are Ballhaus Berlin Hostel and Hotel Grenzfall?
The two hotels are 720 m 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