NEOHOSTEL Berlin

Absolutely Appalling Stay: Critical Safety Failures, Communication Breakdown, and Health Hazards - Avoid at All Costs! My experience at this establishment was nothing short of a nightmare, defined by egregious safety violations, an absolute inability to communicate with staff, and alarming health concerns. From the moment of arrival, the language barrier proved insurmountable; despite this being an internationally marketed hotel, some staff member understood German, and shockingly, many employees lacked even basic English comprehension, rendering simple requests like asking for directions or reporting issues an exercise in futile frustration, often reduced to desperate gestures or mobile translation apps just to obtain essentials like towels or water, a completely unacceptable standard for any hospitality service claiming competence. This communication collapse paled in comparison to the terrifying security breach that occurred during my stay: one evening, an individual knocked on my door claiming to be "Hotel Service" in broken English, and before I could properly verify their identity or purpose, this imposter forcibly pushed past me into my room, clearly not a legitimate employee based on their suspicious demeanor and lack of proper uniform, aggressively inspecting my personal space without authorization while muttering incoherently, leaving me no choice but to physically shout and shove them out of the private area I paid for, an invasive and traumatizing incident that exposed the property’s profound negligence in guest safety, with the front desk offering only dismissive, inadequate responses further hampered by the same language incompetence that prevented me from effectively conveying the severity of this violation. Furthermore, the hotel’s dining service posed a direct health risk. after consuming breakfast at their restaurant every morning, I suffered persistent stomach pain and digestive distress, symptoms consistent with food poisoning, strongly suggesting improper food handling, unhygienic preparation, or contaminated ingredients in their buffet, transforming what should have been a pleasant start to the day into recurring physical discomfort that undermined my entire trip. In summary: zero effective communication (German impossible, English frequently useless), life-threatening security failures (intruders accessing rooms), and hazardous food safety standards (repeated illness after breakfast)**. This hotel fundamentally fails in its core obligations of safety, service, and sanitation. I cannot overstate the risk—do not stay here.

Was super, loved the included breakfast. In general it was very good place to stay for a few nights.

They provided a late check-in which was super convenient. The room was quite cosy and the bed could be small for a huge person (bunk-bed in a 4 person dormitory). For me, it was perfect for a few hours of sleep. The bathrooms and washrooms are shared and accessible separately outside the rooms. Very clean and comfortable stalls for a nice shower. The breakfast didn't have a lot of vegetarian options and it was a small spread, but enough for a quick bite in the morning. The staff is all helpful and friendly. Overall a good stay for a short time and on a budget. The location was also very convenient to reach from the S bahn and tram station.