Are you planning a class trip to Berlin and looking for suitable accommodation for your students? In this article, you'll find an overview of seven youth hostels in Berlin that are ideal for school trips. Find out what facilities and leisure options each hostel has to offer.
The Berlin-International Youth Hostel is centrally located in a green oasis, just 600 meters from Berlin's Tiergarten and 15 minutes from the Brandenburg Gate. Important sights such as Checkpoint Charlie or KaDeWe can be reached directly by bus. The rooms have bunk beds and shared bathrooms in the corridor. Higher quality dormitories include a private bathroom. For relaxation, there is a lounge with billiards and table football, a sunbathing lawn with barbecue facilities, a TV room and meeting rooms. A special highlight is bike rental, ideal for exploring Berlin. A rich breakfast buffet awaits you every morning, and snacks and pizza are available around the clock.
The CVJM Jugendgästehaus Berlin is centrally located in Charlottenburg, just a 2-minute walk from the Nollendorfplatz underground station and just over 2 km from Potsdamer Platz. The rooms are furnished with bunk beds, closets, desks and private bathrooms. Free WiFi and bed linen are included. Common areas include a lounge with fireplace, a TV area and a roof terrace with views over the city. The free breakfast buffet is another plus that makes this hostel particularly attractive.
Just a few minutes' walk from Berlin Central Station, Jugendgästehaus Hauptbahnhof is located in close proximity to the government district and the Spree. There are single, double and multi-bed rooms with private bathrooms for single and double rooms, while multi-bed rooms use shared bathrooms. Facilities include a recreation room with toy rentals, a lobby with computers and free WiFi, and a sun terrace. A breakfast buffet is available at an additional cost. Another advantage is the 24-hour service and the lack of a youth hostel pass.
The Berlin Ostkreuz Youth Hostel is located in the family-friendly district of Lichtenberg and is very well connected to public transport. It can accommodate over 400 guests in various room types, including 21 barrier-free rooms. All rooms are accessible via an elevator. There is a bistro, lounges and seminar rooms with a large auditorium. A theatre on the farm offers educational theatre programs at discounted admission prices. The hostel places particular emphasis on educational programs.
Quietly located in a park on Lake Hertha in the Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf district, Jugendgästehaus St.-Michaels-Heim offers simple multi-bed rooms and private rooms with shared bathrooms. WiFi is available for a fee. The cozy restaurant with outdoor seating and conference rooms make this hostel ideal for relaxing evenings after a day in the city. A breakfast buffet is available for a fee.
The Youth Hostel am Großen Wannsee is an 8-minute walk from the Nikolassee S-Bahn station. The rooms offer wardrobes, free WiFi and shared bathrooms. Private rooms with en suite bathrooms are also available. Facilities include a bar, a café, a shared lounge, conference rooms and a garden with a terrace. The breakfast buffet is included in the price. The surrounding area offers numerous activities, including cycling and hiking.
A little further from the city center, the Waldhotel am See Berlin-Schmöckwitz is quietly and idyllically situated right on Lake Zeuthen. The youth hostel offers rooms with private bathrooms and forest or lake views. Towels are available at an additional cost. There is a restaurant with a terrace overlooking the lake, conference rooms, and volleyball and basketball courts. The beautiful location is ideal for hiking and cycling tours. Rowing boats can also be rented.
In addition to exciting youth hostels, Berlin also offers unique activities such as SchoolRallye. During the puzzle tour “Escape & espionage at the Berlin Wall” Students solve tricky puzzles and learn in a playful way what life was like in the GDR. This interactive experience combines education with fun and makes your class trip an unforgettable experience.