Ostel - Das Ddr Hostel, Berlin

Ostel - Das Ddr Hostel - An authentic East German-style hostel with vintage design near Ostbahnhof Station

Located in the Friedrichshain district, this Berlin hotel captures East German design authenticity across its 36 rooms spread over 6 floors. Ostel - Das Ddr Hostel stands 4 minutes from Ostbahnhof Train Station and 3 minutes from Berghain club. Guest rooms feature safes, refrigerators, microwaves, and heating systems, with both private and shared bathroom options available. The lobby provides complimentary Wi-Fi access, while additional amenities include barbecue grills and a front-desk safe. Express check-in service and multilingual staff assist guests throughout their stay. The property connects directly to a shopping center and offers free on-site parking. Notable landmarks within walking distance include East Side Gallery (0.5 miles), Karl-Marx-Allee (0.5 miles), and Alexanderplatz (1 mile), while Ostbahnhof Station provides direct connections to Hackescher Markt entertainment district and Friedrichstraße shopping street.

Pros

Authentic vintage-style furniture creates genuine East German atmosphere

Free on-site parking available

Several restaurants within 1640.4 ft, including Rostbratwurst am Ostbahnhof and Cafe Martha

Direct connection to major shopping and entertainment areas via Ostbahnhof Station

Cons

Shared bathrooms for some room types

3.5 miles from Reichstag Building and central tourist attractions