Hostel Review: A&O Berlin Mitte in Berlin, Germany

I stayed in two different hostels during the four days I stayed in Berlin. The first one was A&O Berlin Mitte, which opened in 2004 and was renovated just a few years ago. The hostel is in the Mitte district, which is a short subway ride from Alexanderplatz and a brief walk from the Ostbanhhof. I checked in in the evening, and the place was already buzzing quite a bit.

The Amenities

A&O is considered a two-star hotel/hostel and offers a variety of room sizes. It has Internet terminals in the lobby, which is huge. The lounge also has a bar and some food, which includes sandwiches and pizza.

The Room

My room was great, with a full bathroom and plenty of space. I was surprised at the amount of space my room actually had. It had a view of the outdoor lounge area below. It was nice and clean. I’m not sure how the dorms were, but my private single was great.

The Internet

One of the things I disliked most about this hostel was the lack of availability of the Internet. I had to pay to get Internet in my room, and when I paid nothing happened. I had to…