The Circus Hostel vs Generator Berlin Mitte
Both are in Berlin, 890 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelScheunenviertel
The Circus Hostel
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.3
- Score by category
- 1 of 4
HostelScheunenviertel
Generator Berlin Mitte
- Guest rating
- 8.3 Very good
- Location score
- 9.3
- Score by category
- 3 of 4
The short answer
Pick Generator Berlin Mitte
It leads in 3 of 4 categories. 890 m apart.
Choose The Circus Hostel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a smaller, quieter hotel
- a newer or recently renovated building
Choose Generator Berlin Mitte if you want
- to walk to the sights
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is The Circus Hostel better than Generator Berlin Mitte?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.3)+0.7
- 2480 m closer to the area centre−480 m
- 3Newer or more recently renovated (2021 vs 2012)+9y
- 4Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:00)+2h
- 5A smaller, more intimate hotel (72 vs 139 rooms)−67
Why is Generator Berlin Mitte better than The Circus Hostel?
- 1480 m closer to public transport−480 m
- 2More guest reviews (1,487 vs 650), so the rating is more reliable×2.3
- 3Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 4A larger hotel with more facilities (139 vs 72 rooms)×1.9
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Circus Hostel vs Generator Berlin Mitte: which hotel is better? | The Circus Hostel | Generator Berlin Mitte |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.0 +0.7 | 8.3 |
| Location | 8.3 | 9.3 +1.0 |
| Facilities | 2.5 | – |
| Families | 0.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Beach access | 6.1 | 6.6 +0.5 |
| Public transport | 7.9 | 10.0 +2.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.0 +0.7 | 8.3 |
| Guest rating | 9.0 +0.7 | 8.3 |
| Number of reviews | 650 | 1,487 +837 |
| Google rating | 4.5/5 +0.1 | 4.4/5 |
| Google reviews | 1,951 | 8,668 +6,717 |
| Rank in Berlin | top 4% +58% | top 62% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.3 | 9.3 +1.0 |
| Distance to Scheunenviertel centre | 630 m −480 m | 1.1 km |
| To the beach | 1.2 km | 1.1 km −140 m |
| To public transport | 540 m | 60 m −480 m |
| To the airport | 20 km | 20 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 38 | 40 +2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 72 | 139 |
| Floors | 5 | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2021 +9y | 2012 |
| Listed amenities | 13 +2 | 11 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| 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 | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| 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
890 m apart
The Circus Hostel or Generator Berlin Mitte: common questions
Which is better, The Circus Hostel or Generator Berlin Mitte?
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, The Circus Hostel or Generator Berlin Mitte?
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 The Circus Hostel and Generator Berlin Mitte?
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