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Alcatraz Backpacker Hostel

Schonhauser Allee 133a | Berlin, Germany, 10437 Berlin, Germany (Prenzlauer Berg)
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Toronto, Canada
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013 via mobile

The alcatraz place is perfect. Even thou its a liitle far from the city center its a great ROI. Service is great and a good nice clean place. Ideal solo's. prices are more then fair for what you get. I am looking for disadvanteges but there arent any... Really. I would guess it woulx be leas suitable for families or... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2013

Was recommended to stay in the Prenzlawer area and it did not disappoint, this hostel was right in the middle of it and the U-bahn was literally right out the front door, as in I could literally see the little yellow subway trains wiz by from my dorm window !!! Everything was pretty good about this hostel, staff were very... More

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London, England, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

My stay was really pleasant, the staff is good, the service provided is good too : Breakfast for cheap price, free coffee, late checkout (not free), clean, nice atmosphere, near to the places to be. Excellent !

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Nyon, Switzerland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

We stayed at the Alcatraz Backpacker Hostel in Berlin. The staff was very friendly. We could use the little kitchen and the dinning room. The location is perfect! You can take the metro easily and in no time you are in the city center! The room was a bit cold and dusty but the bathroom that we shared with another... More

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Vilnius, Vilniaus Apskritis, Lithuania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2013

Honestly I can say we found really clean room and bathroom. Two rooms shared one bathroom. In room there was table, two chairs, wardrobe. The most important thing that staff was really friendly and helpful :) This hostel has very good location. Easy to reach city center or any airport, because only 10 minutes away you can find a train... More

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Paris, France
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2013

The place is quaint, maybe even ‘hip’ but it’s smoke screening their underwhelming (to put it lightly) facilities. Definitely stay for the babes(invaluable, friendly, knowledgeable, phenomenal, helpful, amazing, I hate to be creepy but also rather attractive, staff). Everything else i.e. the sub-mediocre facilities, ‘amenities’, squeaky beds-you’re guaranteed to find in every other hostel in Berlin; for cheaper. Frankly, the... More

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London
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2013

Brilliant. Honestly, it has everything student need. There is a great chill out room in which holds table football, darts, sofas and TV. You can smoke inside here, and is kept warm over winter. There are bikes to rent, a kitchen to use, free wifi and free use of computers. Staff are friendly and welcoming and is in a good... More

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Sydney, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2012

Very close to the train station and certainly has a good choice of bars and restaurants close by. Nice staff and a good price, the atmosphere in the hostel was a bit quiet for my liking. Overall I would recommend this place.

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Fribourg, Switzerland
2 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2012

Very nice people, great location, but on main noisy street.. preferably for young people. Apartment rather is expensive for simple lodging. Carpet used and dirty. Nice wooden floors. Location is great for going out. Safe.

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Berlin, Germany
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5 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 October 2012

I stayed there two nights and in general it was very nice. Veeeery friendly and helpful stuff, just the best ones! The 6-dorm room was perfectly clean and quite big. A lot of space for luggage. Also it was totally safe. Nice kitchen. The only negative thing for me was the Internet/WiFi. As I had to work online, to buy... More

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Address: Schonhauser Allee 133a | Berlin, Germany, 10437 Berlin, Germany
Region: Germany > Berlin > Prenzlauer Berg
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet
Hotel Style:
Ranked #58 of 281 Speciality lodging in Berlin
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Centrally located in Berlins Prenzlauer Berg district, the Alcatraz Backpacker Hostel is the ideal starting point for sightseeing, shopping and nightlife.We provide affordable and clean, individually styled accommodation and a lot of free amenities.Feel invited to enjoy our relaxed and friendly atmosphere! We will make sure you'll have a brilliant time and look forward to seeing you in our Alcatraz Backpacker Hostel! ... more   less 
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