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Generator Berlin Mitte vs The Circus Hostel

Both are in Berlin, 890 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

HostelScheunenviertel

Generator Berlin Mitte

Guest rating
8.3 Very good
Location score
9.3
Score by category
3 of 4
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HostelScheunenviertel

The Circus Hostel

Guest rating
9.0 Excellent
Location score
8.3
Score by category
1 of 4
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The short answer

Pick Generator Berlin Mitte

It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 890 m apart.

Choose Generator Berlin Mitte if you want

  • to walk to the sights
  • a big hotel with more facilities

Choose The Circus Hostel if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay
  • a smaller, quieter hotel
  • a newer or recently renovated building

Why is Generator Berlin Mitte better than The Circus Hostel?

  1. 1480 m closer to public transport−480 m
  2. 2More guest reviews (1,487 vs 650), so the rating is more reliable×2.3
  3. 3Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
  4. 4A larger hotel with more facilities (139 vs 72 rooms)×1.9

Why is The Circus Hostel better than Generator Berlin Mitte?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.3)+0.7
  2. 2480 m closer to the area centre−480 m
  3. 3Newer or more recently renovated (2021 vs 2012)+9y
  4. 4Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:00)+2h
  5. 5A smaller, more intimate hotel (72 vs 139 rooms)−67

All compared facts

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

Generator Berlin MitteThe Circus Hostel
Score by category
Guest rating 8.3 9.0 +0.7
Location 9.3 +1.0 8.3
Facilities – 2.5
Families – 0.0
Spa & wellness – 0.0
Beach access 6.6 +0.5 6.1
Public transport 10.0 +2.1 7.9
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 8.3 9.0 +0.7
Guest rating 8.3 9.0 +0.7
Number of reviews 1,487 +837 650
Google rating 4.4/5 4.5/5 +0.1
Google reviews 8,668 +6,717 1,951
Rank in Berlin top 62% top 4% +58%
Location
Location score 9.3 +1.0 8.3
Distance to Scheunenviertel centre 1.1 km 630 m −480 m
To the beach 1.1 km −140 m 1.2 km
To public transport 60 m −480 m 540 m
To the airport 20 km 20 km
Restaurants within 500 m 150 150
Sights within 1 km 40 +2 38
Rooms & building
Rooms 139 72
Floors 6 5
Newest building or renovation 2012 2021 +9y
Listed amenities 11 13 +2
Policies
Check-in from 14:00 −1h 15:00
Check-out until 10:00 12:00 +2h
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi ✓ ✓
Parking ✓ ✓
Laundry ✓ –
Luggage storage ✓ ✓
Breakfast ✓ ✓
Bar ✓ ✓
Room service ✓ –
Terrace ✓ ✓
Air conditioning ✓ –
Balcony ✓ ✓
Nightclub – ✓
Smoke-free – ✓
In-room safe – ✓
Coffee or tea maker – ✓
Blackout curtains – ✓
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 The Circus Hostel: common questions

      Which is better, Generator Berlin Mitte or The Circus Hostel?

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

      Which is cheaper, Generator Berlin Mitte or The Circus Hostel?

      Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

      Which hotel is closer to the centre?

      The Circus Hostel is closer: 630 m from the centre, against 1.1 km for Generator Berlin Mitte.

      Which hotel is closer to the beach?

      Generator Berlin Mitte is 1.1 km from the nearest beach; The Circus Hostel is 1.2 km.

      How far apart are Generator Berlin Mitte and The Circus Hostel?

      The two hotels are 890 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