Pfefferbett Hostel (Berlin)

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After some weeks of staying at a friend's place I went back to hostels. The first one I stayed in was Pfefferbett Hostel. Being in the same neighborhood (Prenzlauer Berg) it was nearby and I wouldn't have to carry my bags a great distance. Aside from needing to travel lighter I was glad the hostel had some vacancies.

Pfefferbett Hostel is centrally located and easy to reach...sort of. Directly across the street from the Senefelderplatz metro station (blue line U2)---which is just two stops from famous Alexanderplatz---the hostel is nonetheless situated in the far back of a terrace space up a small flight of stone stair. There is a sign out front but it is a small poster. The hostel would do better to plant a big ass red arrow--or its cute bear in a beer barrel logo---out front on Schonhauser Allee directing backpackers up the stair.

all aspects of the hostel were pleasant, clean, professional, comfortable

Inside, though, is all modernity. Hostel living has come a loooong way and Pfefferbett Hostel is one of the many testaments to it. Brightly lighted with chic, trendy furniture, coffee bar, and hip music playing, the lobby is truly welcoming. Staff speak English (as well as other tongues) and wear uniform T-shirts.I found them all to be professional and cheerful; the Spaniard was a bit too cheerful (psst, take it down just a teeny notch). This atmosphere engendered socializing. Beers and drinks were priced okay so guests were happy to stick around and socialize in the hostel. There is also a back patio with trees and flowers as well as an outside front space under awning. For recreation, guests have the choice of playing pool, ping-pong, and I believe board games could be borrowed.

The rooms are niiiiiice. High ceilings all around and uber comfy mattresses and covers. Hadn't slept on clouds like that since my stay at Auberge L'Apero. Constructed with wooden frames none of the bunk beds---six---in my mixed dorm room squeaked. Each has its own reading light and tiny shelf to hold things like a watch, bottle of water, ear plugs, etc. Dorm beds rented at 20 euros. Motion sensors turn on the hallway lights and there is plenty of hot water!

I enjoyed staying here because all aspects of the hostel were pleasant, clean, professional, comfortable, and affordable. FREE computer access and FREE wi-fi can't ever be beat. There are three public terminals and all were in fast, working order.



Pfefferbett Hostel
Christinen Strasse 18-19 (inside the courtyard on Schonhauser Allee 176, shown above)
Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin
10119
+49 (0)30.9393.5858
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