Located in the Friedrichshain area of Berlin and a 5 min walk from Ostbahnhof is Ostel, a nostalgic hostel ideal for backpackers, young couples, families and anyone with a love for Ostaligie and DDR kitsch.
We are big fans of modern history and Berlin/East German history and have eyed up. Ostel on previous trips. The very nice folks at Visit Berlin suppled us with accommodation to explore the city. It was a great location being near to S and U Bahn as well as mainline railway and bus services – all you need for a Berlin break.
With no lift, this is a real housing estate, you get the pleasure of lifting your own bags up the stairs!
There is also an on site DDR style restaurant to complete the experience. Review to follow!
OSTEL – The GDR-Design Hostel.
Wriezener Karree 5
10243 Berlin
Phone: +49 30 25 76 86 60
Fax: +49 30 25 76 88 07
E-Mail: contact@ostel.eu
Connections:
ICE and regional trains: Station Ostbahnhof (250m)
Metropolitan train (S-Bahn): S3 / S5 / S7 / S75. Station Ostbahnhof (250m)
Underground (U-Bahn): U5. Station Weberwiese (1000m)
Bus: 240 / 347. Station Erich-Steinfurt-Straße (250m)
Taxi stand at the Ostbahnhof (250m)
Many thanks to Visit Berlin for sponsoring our stay.