5 Sandinostraße, Lichtenberg, 13055 Berlin, Germany
Based on 208 hostel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Location
8.4
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.3
Free WiFi
8.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 8 October 2024
Charlotte
United KingdomPerfect for solo travellers. Felt completely safe. Owners are super friendly. Really social place with a nightly bonfire where everyone sits and chats/drinks etc, such a lovely vibe
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 3 October 2024
Theresa
United StatesSo many friendly people living together in a community!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 30 September 2024
Kien
Francenothing
Great place. very friendly atmosphere. there is everything a solo traveller on budget needs !
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 29 September 2024
René
AustriaThe chickens
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 28 September 2024
Adam
United KingdomIt was my first time solo travelling and I was made to feel welcome by the staff and fellow travellers. A brilliant start to my travels.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 24 September 2024
Austin
United StatesThere really weren’t many downsides, the only I can think of is their bathrooms could use a refresh and it’s not walkable if you want to hit bars after hours.
Sandino Summer camp feels like you’d expect it to feel, warm and friendly. The sleeping quarters were spacious, and the outside area really fosters a unique space to meet other travelers; This was the best part about it. Having access to the M5 tram allows you to be into the city center in under 20 min, after that you can head anywhere in Berlin. Top notch stay in my opinion.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 18 September 2024
Mariela
United KingdomEverything is perfect there! The staff is lovely and friendly. Always with predisposition to help you. The common areas are very cosy and comfortable with space to make your food, rest or just socialise there. There is a ping pong table as well.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 12 September 2024
Quirin
GermanyBig dorms
Space to get in touch with people
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 12 September 2024
Olegs
United KingdomThe place is amazing. The best hostel ever in terms of community and interesting people to meet. Highly recommended
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 11 September 2024
Arsalan
GermanyIt is a little bit far from city centre but it is worth staying.
Out of all the places I have visited till date, staying in this hostel was the best experience for me ever. This hostel is run by two young and pretty ladies and they treat you like your family. It is not like typical hostels which are sometimes dirty and messed up but you get a homely experience and specially their rooster willy is also really friendly and he would definitely like to get some pets from you haha. There is a bonfire night everyday at which people staying in the hostel interact with each other and moreover their staff makes sure all the time that everything is neat and clean for our use. There is much more to write but I will stop haha.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 31 August 2024
Jan
Germanya bit far from the center, even with public transport nearby
great community feeling, open layout, every night is movie night, good kitchen, comfortable common room, friendly staff, nice room, good wifi, supermarket nearby
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 21 August 2024
Lorenzo
ItalyThe sense of community
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 19 August 2024
Emmanuel
FranceLike a fairy tale place, awesome people with great heart and magic tram next to. Impeccable hygiene.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 15 August 2024
Marwan
Palestinian TerritoryI loved the atmosphere and good hospitality and the gathering around the campfire in the garden and the chatter. I got to know great people from different backgrounds. It was such an exceptional experience 🙂
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 5 August 2024
Gabriel
VietnamMy only criticism is the lack of shampoo. Otherwise the hostel was perfect.
Great atmosphere. The nightly bonfires are a great way to bond with fellow (solo) travellers. Located near public transit, food and grocery options, and the Stasi prison museum. The staff are super friendly and made the place feel like home.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 22 July 2024
Andac
TurkeyThe owner and all the staff were very kind and helpful! Receptionist welcomed us amazing! I've never seen that clean community place in my life. Bathroom was always super clean. Everyone was very friendly in the camp. I visited Berlin so many times but it was my best experience ever! This place will be my destination again! I highly recommend!
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 21 July 2024
H
AustraliaOur own fault, but we should have been prepared for the thin walls of the tent. Forgot to put in the earplugs. This place had such character everything was bearable anyway.
A couple of nights in a tent, what a great experience! The host is hilarious, with his chicken on his shoulder at reception, and the chickens around the place and as a theme. They were really encouraging of a community atmosphere. Everyone is welcome to sit around the firepit or in the lounge area to socialise. This place has the right idea about how to create a friendly backpacking environment.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 17 July 2024
Valeria
ItalyBest place I’ve ever been
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 16 July 2024
Mohammed
GermanyThe place has a good vibe
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 15 July 2024
Nathanael
SwitzerlandFrom there it takes a while to get to the centre, around 40min in trams which are often overcrowded. But also means youre in a quieter area, so thats good.
Very nice social hostel with a nice common area and kitchen. Campfire every night.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 13 July 2024
Louis
United StatesMaybe a window fan would be nice on the hot nights
It’s charm and character
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 12 July 2024
Daria
GermanyNothing serious enough to write about.
A slightly different dimension. Very atmospheric. Chickens running in the other part of the yard. In the evenings, there was a fire and lamps, which gave a nice atmosphere. A place worth visiting just for the atmosphere, as if time had stopped in one place.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 8 July 2024
Brak
United StatesNothing! Anything that is lacking is more than made up for in magic
Everything! This hostel will change your life.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 7 July 2024
David
United KingdomInconsiderate noisy American guests
The location is great - staff go above and beyond- friendly and welcoming
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 1 July 2024
Theo
United KingdomRealy lovely place with a homely vibe. Really pretty communal areas, felt really welcoming and wholesome. Your wouldn't expect such a lovely green sanctuary in an otherwise plain urban neighbourhood. Brilliant dorm room (loved the carpet!), nice staff and decent bathroom/shower situation.
Stayed in June 2024
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