Hotel TransitEditor's Pick

EuroCheapo Review email this page print this page

Kreuzberg’s Hotel Transit is tucked away in a courtyard in the middle of the Bergmannstrasse Kiez. The self-proclaimed “youth hotel” is big with school groups, but its simple dorms, singles and doubles are ideal for any Cheapo eager to sample the district’s inexpensive eats and laid-back bars.

Light streams through huge windows to brighten the 60 dorms and rooms. Lined with blue carpet, they feature a table and chairs, a framed print or two, an IKEA-esque lamp, bed lights, and plenty of storage space. Tiled en suite bathrooms are snug and very clean.

Guests can grab a drink at the bar (which doubles as the check-in desk) and pull up a chair in the spacious breakfast room or settle on a leather couch in the lounge. If you can’t take advantage of the free Wi-Fi access, you’ll have to compete for use of the hotel’s sole guest computer. The very laid-back staff is a great source of tips—especially when it comes to live music venues.

Eating on a budget is a breeze in the hotel’s immediate surroundings. In addition to the legendary Currywurst stand Curry 36, you can find the basics: Döner kebabs (Mustafa’s Gemüse Döner), vegetarian food (See Rose), pizza (Dolce Pizza), and a beer garden (Golgatha, in the expansive, green Viktoriapark.)

The Hotel Transit is the sister property of the Hotel Transit Loft in Prenzlauer Berg, which we also review.

» Susan Buzzelli

Note: This hotel was visited by a EuroCheapo editor and is recommended based on cleanliness, location, price and overall quality. EuroCheapo did not charge this hotel to be listed.