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title: "a&o Berlin Kolumbus, Berlin: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "a&o Berlin Kolumbus in Berlin: rated 7.2 by guests, Hostel. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hostel · A&O Hotels and Hostels
# a&o Berlin Kolumbus

Lichtenberg, Berlin, Germany

7.2 ·  Good 894 reviews ·  #382 #382 of 389 in Berlin ·  3.3/5 on Google, 5,601 reviews ·  4.2 Location score
## About a&o Berlin Kolumbus

a&o Berlin Kolumbus is a hostel in Lichtenberg, Berlin, Germany. Guests rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 894 reviews. Facilities include bar, free wi-fi. It is 8.2 km from the centre of Berlin. The nearest beach is 1.4 km away. The nearest airport, Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), is 20 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 215

- **Floors:** 7

- **Opened:** 1975

- **Last renovated:** 2010

- **Chain:** A&O Hotels and Hostels

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 0

Genslerstraße 18 [hotel-kolumbus.de](http://www.hotel-kolumbus.de)

## How a&o Berlin Kolumbus scores

Better rated than 2% of hotels in Berlin

-   Guest rating **7.2**
-   Location **4.2**
-   Facilities **2.5**
-   Families **0.0**
-   Spa & wellness **0.0**
-   Beach access **5.5**
-   Public transport **6.0**

Berlin average

## Rating on Google

3.3/5

5,601 Google reviews

-   5★29%
-   4★28%
-   3★20%
-   2★9%
-   1★14%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking
-   EV charging

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Kitchen
-   In-room safe
-   Blackout curtains

### Accessibility

-   Wheelchair accessible

### Business

-   Meeting rooms

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **4.2**/10

- **Walk grade:** **51**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **14**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **4**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">23 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">H Zechliner Straße</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">890 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">14 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">20 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">44 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Berlin</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">18 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Rico Hecht Architekturmodellbau270 m
-   Stasi Prison350 m
-   Villa Heike390 m
-   Sowjetisches Ehrenmal Alt-Hohenschönhausen620 m
-   Schloss Hohenschönhausen1.2 km
-   Haus Lemke1.3 km

## a&o Berlin Kolumbus: in detail

A&o Berlin Kolumbus provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hostel. Guests can avail parking facilities at the hostel. During your stay at this fantastic hostel, the attentive front desk personnel can provide you with a range of amenities such as luggage storage and safety deposit boxes. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the hostel to ensure fresher air for all visitors. At a&o Berlin Kolumbus, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Enhance your experience at hostel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with linen service and blackout curtains for your convenience. Certain rooms boast in-room amusement features such as television and cable TV, offering guests an enjoyable stay. In the hostel, certain guest bathrooms come equipped with essential bathroom amenities, such as a hair dryer and toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests. Begin your day with a scrumptious on-site breakfast available each morning at a&o Berlin Kolumbus. At the hostel, an assortment of easily accessible and delicious meal choices are available to satisfy your appetite whenever it strikes. Enjoy an entertaining evening with your fellow travelers at the hostel's bar. At the hostel, discerning guests can also enjoy on-site culinary facilities like shared kitchen tailored to their preferences.

### Compare

## Compare a&o Berlin Kolumbus with nearby hotels

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## Questions about a&o Berlin Kolumbus

### How do guests rate a&o Berlin Kolumbus?

a&o Berlin Kolumbus has a guest rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 894 reviews, which is better than 2% of rated hotels in Berlin.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at a&o Berlin Kolumbus?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does a&o Berlin Kolumbus include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at a&o Berlin Kolumbus?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is a&o Berlin Kolumbus from the airport?

The nearest airport, Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), is 20 km away in a straight line.

### Is a&o Berlin Kolumbus close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.4 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does a&o Berlin Kolumbus have?

a&o Berlin Kolumbus has 215 rooms on 7 floors.

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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