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Fabian's Cozy Little Sunshine Palace

Zinzendorfer Str. 9, Berlin, Germany, Distance from city centre: 5.3km

Rating: 79% from 25 reviews

  • 77%Atmosphere
  • 84%Staff
  • 80%Security
  • 74%Cleanliness
  • 72%Location
  • 86%Value for money
  • 78%Facilities

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  • Hostel stafff super nice. We got a private 4 bedroom. Problem was that we only got 1 key for the individual room. This was all they had for the room. We were able to get extra entry keys, but not room keys. Our friend was sick one night, so he stayed in room. We locked the room, and left. What we didn't realize till afterwards was that we locked him in the bedroom with no escape. No restroom. Luckily he was ok. Ohter than that location is in a Turkish neighborhood, nogermanFEEL
  • 74%
  • 4 May 2013 Anonymous USA
  • We had Deluxe double bed with shared bathroom. I wouldn't name it "deluxe", bed wasn't comfortable and there was boiler in our room. It makes nois only when somebody takes shower, fortunately there was no need to use heating, otherwise I can't imagine to sleep in this noise.
  • 66%
  • 1 May 2013 Anonymous Czech Republic
  • I stayed for 6 nights in Fabian's Hostel and I really enjoyed my time there! It is located quite central but still in a quiet neighbourhood. The staff is very helpfull and the value for money is just amazing! So I can definitely recommend this place and I'll come back the next time when I'm in Berlin!
  • 86%
  • 5 March 2013 Anonymous Germany
  • Emi and John were the sweetest hosts!! They made sure that everything was accommodating and clean. Emi especially seemed like she was cleaning every day all day! They were very professional hosts as well, but still personable! It felt like I was staying at my friends house. I would recommend this place to anyone. The vibe is chill, there were these fantastic musician guests playing in the lobby one night, that was a blast. Everything was great. I honestly can't wait to go back to visit!
  • 100%
  • 18 January 2013 Addie USA
  • No heating at all, even in the winter. Very dirty bathrooms
  • 26%
  • 5 December 2012 Anonymous USA
  • We stayed in this hostel for 3 nights and can admit that we are very satisfied with the service provided. Our beds were very comfortable after long day walking in city. The location of hostel is fine, if you use public transport, but city centre can be also reached by foot.
  • 80%
  • 25 October 2012 Aija
  • I stayed here for a while - it was good overall, more like a shared house than a traditional hostel. The staff are largely absent and you can do your own thing. Perks included a working kitchen, nice common area, low cost, and the hostel being within easy walking distance to U-Bahn and S-Bahn stations: you can get to most clubs and hotspots within 30 minutes. Cons included no heating, uncomfortable beds, no options for privacy. Overall though, FCSH is a good, clean, safe place to stay.
  • 80%
  • 16 October 2012 James
  • Fabian’s hostel was a great hostel to stay at in Berlin. It is easy to travel by train or subway to and from the hostel and to all major attractions. The hostel it self is very cozy and homie and Fabian is the nicest man in Berlin. He is always eager to help and when we first arrived he showed us the map of Berlin and where all the major attractions were, it made it easier to figure out how to get around. We recommend Fabian’s hostel.
  • 89%
  • 24 September 2012 Helga
  • We had 9 seats in 2 bed private room. Room was large and cozy. I would recommend.
  • 77%
  • 19 September 2012 Riku
  • The hostel has a good location. If You want to see as many things in Berlin as it is possible, than don't expect that any location would be a perfect one. There's always a need to use public comunication. Fabian is really kind and helpful. The only thing we have some doubts about, was the cleanlinessof the bathroom - reason for that is possibly the fact the guy is the only one taking care of the place. Anyway we were very, very satisfied and will stay in this hostel during next stay!
  • 83%
  • 7 September 2012 Anonymous
  • The dorms are like ballrooms! It is really worth the money.
  • 89%
  • 7 August 2012 Christiaan
  • The hostel is very clean, cheap and near the train. The stuff is really nice, he helped us a lot, answered our questions, even lend us an umbrella when it was raining! In general, very nice place. If you come to see Berlin and you want to save money, it's your hostel. Thank you.
  • 89%
  • 18 June 2012 Tatiana Ukraine
  • Fabian is kind and friendly, he accept so much different stayers, but he is still nice to all of us. It's a small family-like apartment which makes you really feel like being home, very relaxing. 10mins far from U-bahn and S-bahn. With a little kitchen and nearby supermarket, cooking is easier and don't need to worry about somebody use your ingredients.
  • 77%
  • 8 June 2012 Szu-an
  • Nice little hostel with friendly staff and cheap rooms. The hostel should put more effort on a cleaner bathroom however.
  • 69%
  • 29 May 2012 Matthias
  • The bed was not good. This hostel don't have a doorman. If you arrive after noon and you don't send email telling the time you will arrive, at Fabian's door has the telephone that you have to call to make the check-in. In another way, you can't enter because the door is aways close and nobody has the permission to open.
  • 54%
  • 27 May 2012 Anonymous
  • Fabian's Hostel was a spectacular find. It's located in a residential area, only a 5 minute bus ride from the central train station. The rooms are quite nice and large. The whole hostel is a very charming, renovated series of apartments, so they have a very homey feel. The main kitchen area is easily accessible and has just about anything you need (e.g., fridge, toasters, microwaves, tables, etc.). Fabian is a wonderful host and takes good care of his guests. Best hostel we've been in by far!
  • 100%
  • 25 May 2012 Shannon
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