ibis budget Berlin Alexanderplatz vs Sunflower Hostel
Both are in Berlin, 2.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★Königsstadt
ibis budget Berlin Alexanderplatz
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 8.5
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
HostelFriedrichshain-Kreuzberg
Sunflower Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.0 Very good
- Location score
- 8.2
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick ibis budget Berlin Alexanderplatz
It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 2.4 km apart.
Choose ibis budget Berlin Alexanderplatz if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.3 / 8.0)
- to walk to the sights (2.9 km / 3.9 km)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2010 / 2001)
Choose Sunflower Hostel if you want
- more restaurants on the doorstep (138 / 59)
Why is ibis budget Berlin Alexanderplatz better than Sunflower Hostel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.3 vs 8.0)+0.3
- 21.0 km closer to the city centre−1.0 km
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2010 vs 2001)+9y
- 49 more sights within 1 km+9
- 5Earlier check-in (15:00 vs 16:00)−1h
- 6Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Sunflower Hostel better than ibis budget Berlin Alexanderplatz?
- 1More guest reviews (203 vs 72), so the rating is more reliable×2.8
- 279 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+79
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| ibis budget Berlin Alexanderplatz vs Sunflower Hostel: which hotel is better? | ibis budget Berlin Alexanderplatz | Sunflower Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.3 +0.3 | 8.0 |
| Location | 8.5 +0.3 | 8.2 |
| Public transport | 10.0 +0.5 | 9.5 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.3 +0.3 | 8.0 |
| Guest rating | 8.3 +0.3 | 8.0 |
| Number of reviews | 72 | 203 +131 |
| Google rating | – | 4.1/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 3,153 |
| Rank in Berlin | bottom 35% +14% | bottom 21% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.5 +0.3 | 8.2 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.9 km −1.0 km | 3.9 km |
| To public transport | 130 m −110 m | 240 m |
| To the airport | 19 km | 17 km −2.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 59 | 138 +79 |
| To the nearest food shop | 170 m | 150 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 4 | 12 +8 |
| Sights within 1 km | 29 +9 | 20 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★ | – |
| Rooms | – | 42 |
| Floors | – | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2010 +9y | 2001 |
| Listed amenities | 8 | 11 +3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 −1h | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +1h | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| LGBTQ+ friendly | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
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Location
2.4 km apart
ibis budget Berlin Alexanderplatz: city centre: 2.9 km, nearest station U Bahn Berlin: 130 m, Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): 19 km, 59 places to eat within 500 m, 29 sights within 1 km.
Sunflower Hostel: city centre: 3.9 km, nearest station An der Ostbahn - Berlin-Friedrichshain: 240 m, Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): 17 km, 138 places to eat within 500 m, 20 sights within 1 km.
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ibis budget Berlin Alexanderplatz or Sunflower Hostel: common questions
Which is better, ibis budget Berlin Alexanderplatz or Sunflower Hostel?
ibis budget Berlin Alexanderplatz leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, ibis budget Berlin Alexanderplatz or Sunflower Hostel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
ibis budget Berlin Alexanderplatz is closer: 2.9 km from the centre, against 3.9 km for Sunflower Hostel.
How far apart are ibis budget Berlin Alexanderplatz and Sunflower Hostel?
The two hotels are 2.4 km apart in a straight line.
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