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a&o Berlin Kolumbus

Guests can unwind with a game of pool or test their skills at arcade games while multilingual staff members provide helpful assistance throughout the stay.

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A modern indoor seating area with large windows, a sofa, and yellow and gray chairs. - a&o Berlin Kolumbus (Berlin)
A couple lying in bed in a modern hotel room with a dark wall and blue curtains. - a&o Berlin Kolumbus (Berlin)
A modern indoor space with colorful striped flooring, a bean bag, a play area with a colorful structure, and a seating area with a table and chairs. - a&o Berlin Kolumbus (Berlin)
A modern bar area with a counter, stools, and a brick wall. - a&o Berlin Kolumbus (Berlin)
A buffet setup with white plates, bowls, and a coffee machine. - a&o Berlin Kolumbus (Berlin)
Located in Lichtenberg's center, a&o Berlin Kolumbus offers on-site entertainment. Challenge friends at billiards, relax with free newspapers, or use in-room WiFi. The property features an arcade room and meeting spaces, making it ideal for both business and leisure travelers.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Twin Room Single Use

  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a headboard with a motivational quote, a bedside table, an orange lamp, and a mirror on the wall.

Twin room for Single use

  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, a mirror, and a view of the city through the window.

Twin Room

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A room with bunk beds, a desk, and a door.

Quadruple Room

  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a bunk bed, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Triple Room

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A room with bunk beds, a desk, and a TV.

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with bunk beds, a small table, a chair, a window with a view, and a radiator.

6-Bed Room

  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory (Mixed Gender)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a desk with a chair, a television, and two bunk beds with colorful geometric patterns.

Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, a&o Berlin Kolumbus is in Lichtenberg neighborhood and is connected to a shopping center. Checkpoint Charlie and Brandenburg Gate are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Friedrichstrasse and Kurfürstendamm. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Uber Arena or Olympiastadion. Visit our Berlin travel guide
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Genslerstraße 18, Berlin, 13055

What's nearby

  • The STASI-prison
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Berlin Hohenschoenhausen Memorial
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Wellblechpalast
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Sportforum Berlin
    5 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Lido Orankesee
    5 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Landsberger Allee Station
    6 min drive
  • Genslerstraße Tram Stop
    7 min walk
  • Berlin (BER-Brandenburg)
    44 min drive

Restaurants

  • IKEA Restaurant Berlin-Lichtenberg
    18 min walk
  • Bäckerei & Konditorei Rauch
    16 min walk
  • IKEA Hotdog Stand
    17 min walk
  • Coffee Station
    15 min walk
  • Đồng Xuân Quán
    4 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free offsite parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Self parking on site (EUR 12.50 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 12.50 for adults and EUR 6.25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Stroller

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • Elevator (98 inch wide door)

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1975
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • LED lighting

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 15
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 15

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 8.025 percent will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 12.50 for adults and EUR 6.25 for children
  • Self parking fee: EUR 12.50 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 15 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 15 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number +49 (0)30 80 94 7 - 51 09, Adalbertstr. 50 10179 Berlin Deutschland, a&o hostels Marketing GmbH, DE812800254

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is a&o Berlin Kolumbus pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for EUR 12.50 per day. Limited spots are available. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at a&o Berlin Kolumbus?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 15 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at a&o Berlin Kolumbus?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 15 (subject to availability).

Where is a&o Berlin Kolumbus located?

Located in Lichtenberg, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Bim and Boom Children's Playground, Stasi Museum Berlin, and Velodrom. Tierpark Berlin and Simon-Dach-Strasse are also within 3 mi (5 km). Genslerstraße Tram Stop is 7 minutes by foot and Arendsweg Tram Stop is 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

a&o Berlin Kolumbus Reviews

6.8

7.0

Cleanliness

6.4

Location

7.2

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 180 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 343 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 255 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 119 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 106 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

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6/10 Okay

Hailong

Liked: Staff & service
The room is clean. The hotel is old and worn as there are many guests here. The location is very convenient, super close to metro and bus. You can walk to supermarkets. The staff is nice and busy all the time. The check-in and check-out have to be done on the machine. It is a bit clunky. The room is smaller than in the photo. It is good for value and short term stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Mohammedgaus

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We couldn't able to sleep whole night as people above us were running and jumping.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Francheska

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked a double room with a private bathroom. Our bathroom was private but we needed to get out of the room to access the bathroom. Everything but that was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for the $$
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Jared

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The breakfast was very fresh, parking was safe but you had to pay extra which is reasonable. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Lava

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beim Einchecken gabe es erstmal Probleme das dass Hotel überbucht war, obwohl wir die schriftliche Bestätigung bekommen hatten das die Zimmer reserviert waren. Eine freundliche Mitarbeiterin hat uns jedoch mit ein bisschen Wartezeit weitergeholfen und uns das Zimmer dann geklärt. Es waren viele laute Kinder/Mannschaften da. Also für Familien ist das Hotel in Ordnung.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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4/10 Poor

Kai

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ohne Frühstück
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Per Gunnar

Liked: Cleanliness
Frokost var ok. Personalet var hyggelig og hjelpsom. Rommene kunne sårt trengt en liten renovering
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Kitchen facility is inadequate for the size of hostel and number of people wanting to use it. It is accessed through getting a key and is a small galley kitchen- suitable for one family/person to cook at a time but when I used it, 3 other groups also wanted to do so. It is not possible to pop in and get something into the fridge or cook and then do you dishes later (freeing it up for someone else to use it while you eat) as you have to pay a deposit to get the key. Freindly enough staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Maria

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In der Zimmerbeschreibung stand „privates Badezimmer“ welches aber nicht in direkter Anbindung zum Zimmer sondern in einem Vorraum aufzufinden war. Von außen nicht abschließbar was es dem Zimmernachbarn welcher den selben Vorraum nutze ermöglicht hat dieses Badezimmer auch zu nutzen. Auf Nachfrage meinte das Personal das ja jeder weiß wem welches Bad gehöre und dann auch dementsprechend dieses nutzen sollte. Was in unserem Fall leider nicht funktioniert hat. Also bestanden wir auf ein neues Zimmer. Dieses hatte dann ein Bad direkt im Zimmer. Leider war dies so elendig dreckig, das wir uns erneut beschwert haben. Das Personal von der Rezeption entschuldigte sich und bemühte sich sehr, was auch das einzig positive an dem ganzen Hotel war. Ich bin mit wenig Erwartungen ins Hotel gegangen und trotzdem wurde ich enttäuscht. Ein billiges Hotel sollte nicht unhygienisch heißen. Nie wieder.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Armin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
So dirty The hot water did not work Windows were not opening properly Smelly bedding and etc…
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The woman at the front desk was absolutely wonderful and the hotel was very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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4/10 Poor

Tanja

Es war der Zimmergenoss, der nervte.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Kacper

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Cancellation without reason
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Our group was pleased.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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4/10 Poor

Jeanette

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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4/10 Poor

Grit

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Dieses Hostel bräuchte mal ein komplettes makeover. Wir waren in anderen a&o Hostels, die gepflegter und sauberer waren. Ich habe die Bettwäsche abgezogen und darunter wartete das Grauen, auf Decke und Kissen große gelbe Flecken, sowie auf der Matratze weiße Flecken. Im Bad roch es die ganze Zeit nach Urin, dicker brauner Rand im WC Becken. WC Brille schief. Die Armatur am Waschbecken sehr verkalkt, und das Abflussrohr verkeimt von außen. An der Decke im Bad ein schwarzer größerer Wasser/Schimmelfleck. Man hatte das Bad nicht im Zimmer, das ist in diesem Hostel nicht ersichtlich in der Buchung. Man kann das WC mit persönlichen Sachen nicht von außen abschließen und nebenan ist noch ein Zimmer mit Bad. Man hat einen Vorraum, wo Zimmer .12 und .13 zusammen in den Vorraum rein können. Hab ich so bei den anderen a&o Hostels nicht erlebt. Fand ich irgendwie gruselig, wenn man z.B. nachts zur Toilette muss und erst in den Vorraum muss. Ich habe über Expedia gebucht, Die Mitarbeiterinnen an der Rezeption sind dafür super nett.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Ashraf

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Elevator was not working. Bathrooms were not working. Coffee machines were not working. Check-in was a hassle. I complained to reception on several occasions to fix the bathroom but it wasn’t taken care of the entire floor smelled like poop. The entire staff was rude and not helpful except for Basem and the Kind Indian girl at the reception. My stay was very unsanitary and I would never stay here again. I request a refund.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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4/10 Poor

Janine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Zimmer nicht sonderlich sauber, nachts sehr laut. Personal freundlich
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Preis Leistung ist vollkommen okay. Freitag Livemusik im Foyer war super !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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4/10 Poor

Firdos

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Der Aufenthalt war leider nicht ganz zufriedenstellend. Die Dusche war nicht sauber, hinter dem Bett befanden sich Spinnennetze und Spinnen. Außerdem funktionierte das Licht am Bett sowie der Fernseher nicht. Es wäre wünschenswert, wenn auf Expedia deutlicher ersichtlich wäre, dass es sich bei der Unterkunft um ein Hostel handelt. Diese Information hätte meine Buchungsentscheidung beeinflusst.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Alex

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disgusting couldn’t even sleep there. Had to sleep somewhere else at a friends hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hande

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Temiz ve güzel bir yer. Sakin bulunduğu yerin çevresi güzel. Kadın odası tercih ettim memnun kaldım.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hande

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Konaklama deneyimi gayet güzeldi resepsiyondaki kadının tavırları rahatsız ediciydi. Genel olarak konforluydu kadın odası tercih ettim temiz ve güzeldi.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025