Name: Grand Hostel Berlin Classic
Address: Tempelhofer Ufer 14, Berlin
Rating: 4.25

Superb

Liked: Is an old building with nice spaces
Disliked: Few shared bathrooms for a big amount of people

Exceptional

Pleasant

Very good

Awesome place

Liked: Very nice rooms, bed was awesome, not too far from the city centre. One of the most comfortable hostels I've ever stayed.

Exceptional

I’d definitely stay here again

Liked: This place is just a 4 minute walk from a U1 metro station, which makes it very convenient, especially if you’re catching an early flight. The metro starts running at 4 AM, so getting to the airport by 5 AM is no problem.The staff were all friendly and helpful. Special shoutout to Raquel, she was just as amazing at night as she was at 3:30 in the morning! I really appreciated the 24-hour reception and the complimentary tea or coffee offered on arrival.The building itself is charming, and the common area is cozy. While there’s no elevators, the staircase is wide and manageable.I stayed in a 4-bed room. The bed was comfortable, and the room temperature was perfect. My only issue was that there seemed to be just one mixed toilet on that floor, so it could get busy at times.Each bed has its own lamp and power outlet, and the lockers were quite spacious (don’t forget to bring your own lock). The showers were consistently clean.Breakfast was okay-ish if you’re looking for a warm option, it costs €10.90 and includes scrambled eggs, boiled eggs, sausages, cheese, bread, potatoes, ham, cereal, fruit, coffee, and tea. The woman attending was very kind and let me fill my thermo with hot water, as did the reception staff, something I really appreciated.They also offer safety boxes at reception for €3 a day, which is great if you need to store valuables before check-in. That said, you can always leave your bags in the luggage room free of charge.There’s a supermarket nearby.
Disliked: The breakfast could be improved. The mini waffles were underwhelming, and some pastries didn’t look too appealing. While the buffet is reasonably priced, you might get a better (though smaller) breakfast from the nearby supermarket, and it doesn’t open until 8 AM, so early risers will need to wait.There was also a noticeable sewage smell in the hallway of our floor, and the street outside can feel a little sketchy at night.