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Generator Berlin Mitte vs Ballhaus Berlin Hostel

Both are in Berlin, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

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Generator Berlin Mitte

Guest rating
8.3 Very good
Location score
9.3
Score by category
3 of 4
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Ballhaus Berlin Hostel

Guest rating
7.7 Good
Location score
8.6
Score by category
1 of 4
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The short answer

Pick Generator Berlin Mitte

It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 1.1 km apart.

Choose Generator Berlin Mitte if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay
  • to walk to the sights
  • a big hotel with more facilities

Choose Ballhaus Berlin Hostel if you want

  • to be closer to the beach
  • a smaller, quieter hotel
  • a newer or recently renovated building

Why is Generator Berlin Mitte better than Ballhaus Berlin Hostel?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (8.3 vs 7.7)+0.6
  2. 2820 m closer to the city centre−820 m
  3. 3230 m closer to public transport−230 m
  4. 4More guest reviews (1,487 vs 258), so the rating is more reliable×5.8
  5. 541 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+41
  6. 617 more sights within 1 km+17
  7. 7Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h

Why is Ballhaus Berlin Hostel better than Generator Berlin Mitte?

  1. 1770 m closer to the beach (320 m vs 1.1 km)−770 m
  2. 2Newer or more recently renovated (2017 vs 2012)+5y
  3. 3Later check-out (11:00 vs 10:00)+1h
  4. 4A smaller, more intimate hotel (18 vs 139 rooms)−121

All compared facts

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

Generator Berlin MitteBallhaus Berlin Hostel
Score by category
Guest rating 8.3 +0.6 7.7
Location 9.3 +0.7 8.6
Beach access 6.6 9.2 +2.6
Public transport 10.0 +0.8 9.2
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.3 +0.5 7.8
Guest rating 8.3 +0.6 7.7
Number of reviews 1,487 +1,229 258
Google rating 4.4/5 +0.5 3.9/5
Google reviews 8,668 +7,917 751
Rank in Berlin top 62% +26% top 88%
Location
Location score 9.3 +0.7 8.6
Distance to the centre 1.8 km −820 m 2.6 km
To the beach 1.1 km 320 m −770 m
To public transport 60 m −230 m 300 m
To the airport 20 km −1.0 km 21 km
Restaurants within 500 m 150 +41 109
Sights within 1 km 40 +17 23
Rooms & building
Rooms 139 18
Floors 6 2
Newest building or renovation 2012 2017 +5y
Listed amenities 11 +7 4
Policies
Check-in from 14:00 −1h 15:00
Check-out until 10:00 11:00 +1h
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi ✓ ✓
Parking ✓ ✓
Laundry ✓ –
Luggage storage ✓ –
Breakfast ✓ –
Bar ✓ ✓
Room service ✓ –
Terrace ✓ –
Air conditioning ✓ –
Balcony ✓ –
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ ✓
Couples ✓ –
Beach holidays – ✓
Sightseeing on foot ✓ –
Business trips ✓ –
Spa & relaxation ✓ ✓

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      Location

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      Generator Berlin Mitte or Ballhaus Berlin Hostel: common questions

      Which is better, Generator Berlin Mitte or Ballhaus Berlin Hostel?

      Generator Berlin Mitte leads in 3 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport. Ballhaus Berlin Hostel is stronger in beach access.

      Which is cheaper, Generator Berlin Mitte or Ballhaus Berlin Hostel?

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      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      Generator Berlin Mitte is closer: 1.8 km from the centre, against 2.6 km for Ballhaus Berlin Hostel.

      Which hotel is closer to the beach?

      Ballhaus Berlin Hostel is 320 m from the nearest beach; Generator Berlin Mitte is 1.1 km.

      How far apart are Generator Berlin Mitte and Ballhaus Berlin Hostel?

      The two hotels are 1.1 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