Need a cheap hostel in Berlin - how much should I expect to pay?

1. How much does it cost to stay at a hostel?
2. How can I stay in Berlin for cheap?
3. Where can I find cheap hostels?
4. Is a hostel free?
5. Do hostels have age limits?
6. What do you wear to sleep in a hostel?
7. Where can I spend the night for free?
8. How can I get a free hotel room?
9. How do I get cheap hotel rooms?
10. What are the do's and don'ts of hostel?
11. Are hostels worth it?
12. How do you stay alone in a hostel?

How much does it cost to stay at a hostel?

A dorm bed in a hostel usually costs $20–35 per night, but standards of cleanliness and security can be low, and for groups of two or more the saving compared to a motel is often minimal.

How can I stay in Berlin for cheap?

10 best hostels and hotels in Berlin

1. Circus Hostel. Circus Hostel probably is one of my favourite hostels in Berlin and the world. ...
2. Circus Hotel. ...
3. The Student Hotel Berlin. ...
4. Wallyard Berlin. ...
5. Generator Berlin Mitte. ...
6. Meininger Hostel Berlin Mitte Humboldthaus. ...
7. Grand Hostel, Berlin. ...
8. Wombats City Hostel Berlin [ CLOSED ]

Where can I find cheap hostels?

If I'm looking for a cheap place to stay, these are the sites I always check first:

1. Hostelworld.com.
2. Booking.com.
3. Agoda.com.
4. TrustedHousesitters.com.
5. Couchsurfing.com.
6. Priceline.com.
7. Airbnb.com.

Is a hostel free?

Most hostels charge rent – the amount varies. You don't usually have to pay a deposit or rent in advance. You usually need to claim housing benefit to help with your rent in a hostel.

Do hostels have age limits?

Hostels are open to everyone. However, minimum age limits may apply for children in some places - please check the You should know section on the Preview tab of the hostel page or with the hostel directly. There should be no upper age limit to stay at a hostel.

What do you wear to sleep in a hostel?

What do you wear to sleep in a hostel? ... Please, do not be that person sleeping naked in a hostel. That is totally inappropriate. Best is to wear a t-shirt and short pants.

Where can I spend the night for free?

Free and Nearly Free Ways To Spend the Night When You Can't Afford a Hotel

• 24-hour Subway or Starbucks. This is probably the cheapest solution - simply go and order a sandwich or coffee every hour or so and you'll be set. ...
• Rent a Car for the Night. ...
• Public Train / Bus. ...
• Train / Bus Station. ...
• Check into a Hostel. ...
• Couchsurfing App.

How can I get a free hotel room?

Travel tip: how to stay for FREE at a hotel

1. JOIN A HOTEL LOYALTY PROGRAM. ...
2. BOOK YOUR STAY WITH HOTELS.COM. ...
3. MAKE USE OF A BEST RATE GUARANTEE. ...
4. GET A HOTEL BRANDED CREDIT CARD. ...
5. JOIN AN AIRLINE'S FREQUENT FLYER PROGRAM. ...
6. MAKE USE OF A 'FREE NIGHT' HOTEL PROMOTION. ...
7. COMPLAIN ABOUT A TROUBLING EXPERIENCE. ...
8. JOIN THE TRAVEL INDUSTRY.

How do I get cheap hotel rooms?

But these tips can help you save money on your hotel room so you can spend your hard-earned cash on something more memorable.

1. Compare sites and deals. ...
2. Negotiate your rate. ...
3. Look for last-minute deals. ...
4. Bid on a room. ...
5. Explore alternative accommodations. ...
6. Pick a different neighborhood. ...
7. Use your affiliations.

What are the do's and don'ts of hostel?

Keep your things organized and remember you are sharing a communal living space. Be a rustler. Lay out your PJ's or whatever you need for when you get back to your hostel so that you aren't tearing apart your backpack while others sleep. Get others sick.

Are hostels worth it?

Hostels are a good choice if you're really focused on saving money and/or you'd like to meet and engage with other travelers. AirBnBs are a good choice if you want to save money but still want a private place to stay and/or if you want to experience the place you're visiting the same way a local does.

How do you stay alone in a hostel?

Best ways to deal with homesickness

1. Remember the motive of staying away from home:
2. Talk to your parents or warden about your feeling:
3. Make new friends and explore yourself:
4. Get rid of the dependency on others:
5. Make them aware of your decision and reason of sending away to hostel:
6. Visit your child on occasions: