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"Only 11 reviews found, not enough to confidently score this hostel for solo women travelers. Check back or explore alternatives below."
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Live data from Berlin's 12 reviewed hostels. Switch the tab below, the same hostels rank differently when we score them for a different kind of traveler.
| Best for Women, Berlin |
BEST PICK Kiez Hostel
$18/night
ยท
8.9 | The Circus Hostel $30/night ยท 8.7 | EastSeven Berlin โฆ $81/night ยท 9.2 | Sandino - Solo โฆ see review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Women Score Headline match for this travel style | 9.0/10 | 7.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
female safety | 9.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 |
female only dorms | 8.0 | 1.0 | no data | no data |
neighborhood safety | 8.0 | no data | 7.0 | no data |
welcoming vibe | 9.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 9.0 |
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| Best for Digital Nomads, Berlin |
BEST PICK A&O Berlin Mitte
$22/night
ยท
7.5 | Kiez Hostel $18/night ยท 8.9 | The Circus Hostel $30/night ยท 8.7 | Singer109 Hotel & โฆ $39/night ยท 8.3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Digital Nomads Score Headline match for this travel style | 4.0/10 | 4.0/10 | 3.0/10 | 3.0/10 |
wifi speed | no data | no data | 7.0 | no data |
wifi stability | 7.0 | 7.0 | no data | 6.0 |
desk availability | no data | no data | no data | no data |
work friendly areas | no data | 6.0 | no data | 5.0 |
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| Best for Party, Berlin |
BEST PICK Sunflower Hostel
$26/night
ยท
7.8 | Heart of Gold Hostel $31/night ยท 7.4 | EastSeven Berlin โฆ $81/night ยท 9.2 | Singer109 Hotel & โฆ $39/night ยท 8.3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Party Score Headline match for this travel style | 5.0/10 | 4.0/10 | 4.0/10 | 4.0/10 |
bar presence | 8.0 | 8.0 | 4.0 | 7.0 |
nightlife proximity | 9.0 | no data | 7.0 | no data |
pub crawls | no data | no data | 6.0 | no data |
social events | no data | 5.0 | 8.0 | no data |
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| Best for Quiet, Berlin |
BEST PICK Eastener Hostel
$81/night
ยท
9.2 | Kiez Hostel $18/night ยท 8.9 | The Circus Hostel $30/night ยท 8.7 | BackpackerBerlin see review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Quiet Score Headline match for this travel style | 8.0/10 | 8.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
night noise level | 9.0 | 8.0 | 6.0 | 8.0 |
quiet hours enforcement | no data | no data | no data | no data |
bed curtains | no data | no data | 2.0 | no data |
bed quality | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 |
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| Best for Solo Travel, Berlin |
BEST PICK Sandino - Solo โฆ
see review | EastSeven Berlin โฆ $81/night ยท 9.2 | The Circus Hostel $30/night ยท 8.7 | Eastener Hostel $81/night ยท 9.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Solo Travel Score Headline match for this travel style | 9.0/10 | 8.0/10 | 8.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
meeting people | 9.0 | 9.0 | 7.0 | 8.0 |
staff engagement | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 9.0 |
female safety | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.0 | no data |
community feel | 9.0 | 8.0 | 6.0 | 8.0 |
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