Reviews of Minimal Hostel No 41

Decent and clean hostel near public transport. Although the facilities are minimal, they are functional and clean (there is a kettle and tea, a French press including coffee, cutlery, plates, pepper and salt, toiletries, hairdryer, and towels). We stayed for 6 nights, which was a bit too long, but for 2-3 nights this hostel is a good-value-for-money option.

Although the online communication with the hostel was friendly and informative, we hardly saw any staff during our stay. On the rare occasions when staff were present, they did not greet us. It felt as though only the bare minimum was done to keep the hostel running. For example, we stayed 6 nights and wanted new towels, but had to pay for them. The bathroom was clean, yet very little water came out of the showers, which is inconvenient for washing your hair, especially if you have long and/or curly hair.

The staff were lovely - especially Christine! The location / neighbourhood was awesome - right up our alley (quirky, alternative, gritty, charming, etc.). The hostel was close to the river where people would sit and have drinks in the afternoon/evening - which was fun and added to the atmosphere of the neighbourhoods. Lots of bars and places to eat around the area and some great vintage clothing stores. The room we stayed in was even better than the photos.

The only things I can think of is that I didn't know there was a toilet upstairs and kept using the one downstairs - maybe a sign on the door would be helpful. Some sounds carried throughout the hostel, but to be fair, that's understandable given the charm and age of the building. It didn’t ruin the stay, just something to keep in mind if you're a light sleeper or value extra privacy.

Good location, nice home-like property. Lock on the cabinet which is useful to keep valuables. Many amenities in the shower which was nice.

Dorm was a bit smelly due to some guests keeping their shoes in the dorm. Shower switched from hot to cold, no constant temperature.

Very noisy street and other dorm mates were making noise until 4am

Comfy beds, big table to work on. Lockable drawer provided (with lock), small rail for clothes - both very useful. Easy to come and go. Worth staying here - overall would recommend.

Showers didn't drain very well and only felt comfortable to shower in one (the other looked onto an eccentric scene of miniature toys and other storage). When I arrived, there wasn't any explanation of where things were and the stuff were quite brusque. Very loud creaky door to enter the hostel bedroom which could easily be resolved with some oil - very disturbing to have especially when you know guests will be coming and going at different times.

Very small and in the right area

I really enjoyed my stay at this hostel — everything was great and the hostel looks very cozy. The beds are comfortable, everything is very clean and tidy, and the kitchen is well-equipped.

The showers are nice, but we had some trouble with the hot water. It only lasted for about a minute before suddenly turning cold.

Small hostel with cozy kitchen area.

Staff completely dropping the ball on check-in. Bedding leaves something to be desired - I've slept on more plush sailboat bunks than the mattress here. No toilet paper in the toilet. Seriously, that is the minimum that should be attended to. Absolutely no excuse.

Pretty tiny, so didn’t really feel like a hostel at all. Definitely not a party hostel. Sleeping and kitchen/chilling zones were well separated. Even thought facilities were quite worn, it was still very clean. It’s not far from a lively area with lots of bars, so the vibe was quite amazing.

As I have mentioned above the facilities were pretty worn: showers were leaking and had a very weak water flow; taps had problems with drainage; some kitchen appliances were not functioning as intended. I wouldn’t explicitly say the area is unsafe but one night I was contemplating doing a shortcut through a dark alley but just before turning in, I saw a gutted purse on the ground and decided that perhaps it is not the best idea to go there

if you’re a fan of loft space and want to feel freedom while staying in Berlin you should definitely choose this hostel. I was in Berlin for exploring the city but sometimes I was catching myself thinking about staying inside for longer - that’s how good it was! and the bathroom downstairs! I’m ready to dedicate an ode to it - absolute masterpiece. thank you for having me I dream of returning here ❤️

The hostel was small and cosy, the aesthetic was clearly something the staff had put thought into, the decor looked very fresh and timeless. Everything was very clean, the kitchenette had multiple flavours of tea available (and coffee I guess but I didn't drink coffee), the staff and the other guests were all very friendly. The location was very good for my purpose and in a very beautiful part of the city, peaceful enough but with plenty of cafes and restaurants and grocery stores around.

Only very minor complaints; the lock on the front door was a bit finicky (or possibly it was a skill issue), and the temperature in the dorm was a bit on the cool side for my taste.

Would recommend this place! Perfect location, nice quiet and as a solo-female traveller felt really safe. The staff was super chill and friendly, and alltogether very helpful. I stayed for a week and it really felt like a temporary little home. Also extending the stay was super easy and at least at this time of the year, there was a lot of space and I think only 1 night all the beds were full. The location is fantastic, in the heart of Neukölln. Also there is a outdoor market every tuesday and friday almosy right when you step out of the door beside the canal. Thank you, will be coming again!

The space is not staffed accept at the check in window of 930 to 1pm. I felt lucky to get in at a time when there was someone there and it was no issue that the beds were not ready. It's a small hostel pf 6 beds and 2 double rpoms so it was perfect as it felt spacious and it was definitely quiet. (except for a super brash guest who came from another planet and woke everyone up at 1am because she didn't have an adaptor to charge her phone and she had to keep the light on because she can't sleep in the dark. We graciously tolerated her drama). I had a pleasant read in the common space and the toilets and showers were adequate for my use. The bed reminded me of staying in tatami rooms in japan. Very comfortable. On Tuesdays and I think Fridays there is a open air market that has cooked food, trinkets, produce, coffee with a great vibe. I was lucky to stay on the right day and got myself some artisan cheese from heritage cows.

A lovely clean, minimalist but cosy little hostel in a great location in a lively neighbourhood.

Noise travels very easily so limited the feeling of privacy in the private rooms