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The Circus Hostel vs Generator Berlin Alexanderplatz

Both are in Berlin, 1.3 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

HostelScheunenviertel

The Circus Hostel

Guest rating
9.0 Excellent
Location score
8.3
Score by category
2 of 7
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HostelKönigsstadt

Generator Berlin Alexanderplatz

Guest rating
8.1 Very good
Location score
8.7
Score by category
3 of 7
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The short answer

Pick Generator Berlin Alexanderplatz

It leads in 3 of 7 categories. 1.3 km apart.

Choose The Circus Hostel if you want

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

Choose Generator Berlin Alexanderplatz if you want

  • a big hotel with more facilities

Why is The Circus Hostel better than Generator Berlin Alexanderplatz?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.1)+0.9
  2. 21.3 km closer to the beach (1.2 km vs 2.5 km)−1.3 km
  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 132 rooms)−60

Why is Generator Berlin Alexanderplatz better than The Circus Hostel?

  1. 1270 m closer to public transport−270 m
  2. 2Allows pets
  3. 3Has an on-site restaurant
  4. 4A larger hotel with more facilities (132 vs 72 rooms)×1.8

All compared facts

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

The Circus HostelGenerator Berlin Alexanderplatz
Score by category
Guest rating 9.0 +0.9 8.1
Location 8.3 8.7 +0.4
Facilities 2.5 3.3 +0.8
Families 0.0 0.0
Spa & wellness 0.0 0.0
Beach access 6.1 +4.4 1.7
Public transport 7.9 9.4 +1.5
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 9.0 +0.9 8.1
Guest rating 9.0 +0.9 8.1
Number of reviews 650 845 +195
Google rating 4.5/5 +0.1 4.4/5
Google reviews 1,951 6,795 +4,844
Rank in Berlin top 4% +70% top 74%
Location
Location score 8.3 8.7 +0.4
Distance to the centre 2.5 km 2.6 km
To the beach 1.2 km −1.3 km 2.5 km
To public transport 540 m 270 m −270 m
To the airport 20 km 19 km −1.0 km
Restaurants within 500 m 150 +15 135
Sights within 1 km 38 +4 34
Rooms & building
Rooms 72 132
Floors 5 10
Newest building or renovation 2021 +9y 2012
Listed amenities 13 12
Policies
Check-in from 15:00 15:00
Check-out until 12:00 +2h 10:00
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi ✓ ✓
Parking ✓ ✓
Luggage storage ✓ ✓
Breakfast ✓ ✓
Bar ✓ ✓
Terrace ✓ –
Nightclub ✓ –
Smoke-free ✓ –
Balcony ✓ –
In-room safe ✓ ✓
Coffee or tea maker ✓ –
Blackout curtains ✓ ✓
Laundry – ✓
Restaurant – ✓
Room service – ✓
Pets allowed – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ –
Couples ✓ ✓
Beach holidays ✓ –
Sightseeing on foot ✓ ✓
Business trips ✓ ✓
Spa & relaxation ✓ ✓

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      The Circus Hostel or Generator Berlin Alexanderplatz: common questions

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

      Generator Berlin Alexanderplatz leads in 3 of 7 categories, including location, facilities, public transport. The Circus Hostel is stronger in guest rating, beach access.

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

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

      Which hotel is closer to the beach?

      The Circus Hostel is 1.2 km from the nearest beach; Generator Berlin Alexanderplatz is 2.5 km.

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

      The two hotels are 1.3 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