The Circus Hotel

Everything was fine but I am hard pressed to give a 5 star rating. The place feels very dark. Maybe that's their vibe but I didn't truly enjoy it. The room had me squinting all the time. There is no AC and I was there in 30+ weather so it became quite difficult to sleep and stuffy. The coffee in the room is sachets of instant coffee powder. My shower door didn't close all the way so water would come out making it slippery. There isn't a place to keep the bath gel and shampoo conditioner in the shower other than the floor itself of course. Single slow elevator but no big deal. Helpful staff though I had to wait 20 minutes when I arrived in the night as no one was at the desk. Not an issue.

This hotel is in a great location and has a lot of charm. My room was in the perfect spot, right next to an inner atrium-type of place with plants and festive lights. The staff are very friendly and the decor is thoughtful and interesting. The only negative is that there is no air conditioning and the climate control isn't that great, which I discovered is typical for Berlin. I don't consider myself high-maintenance, but I was surprised that this hotel and many buildings in Berlin don't have the kind of HVAC systems that we're used to in the USA. You have to open your window to get air flowing, but if it rains or it's too cold at night, you have to adjust. This place is a gem, but you won't get the comfort you'd expect from a similar place at home. But definitely worth it overall. I would stay here again.

We have just returned to the UK after an amazing trip to Berlin and stay at the Circus Hotel. The service we received at this hotel is the best I’ve ever experienced. Special mention to Max and Freidrich (I think). They were fabulous and welcomed us like family. Both make excellent Espresso Martinis. Our room was super clean and had everything we needed. The hotel itself is right next to a station and walking distance to all the sites and bars/restaurants. Thank you for such a brilliant stay!

Absolutely the best hotel in Berlin for us. We love the welcome, the rooms are great and have everything you need, the vibe is relaxed and everyone is super friendly and welcoming. Excellent food and drink choice side breakfast, delicious coffee and the cocktails are excellent. We loved our stay and this will always be top of our list for Berlin trips.

We loved this hotel. Rooms were clean and comfortable as well as the bathroom. Hotel feels that it has personality, unlike most hotels these days. Love the little extras (candy when beds were turned, lotions/ etc in the lobby). The attention to customer service was absolutely magnificent. Make sure to have a room that doesn't face the street, since it can be noisy. Will definitely go again