Best Hostels in Potsdam
Quartier Sanssouci Hostel
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
US$ 5.81 per day
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Sun terrace
Bornstedt Cemetery is within a few blocks of this Potsdam hostel, and natural sites like Botanical Garden Potsdam are merely 1 km away. In addition, University of Potsdam can be found about 30 minutes on foot from the affordable hostel.
The private art Museum Barberini is 2.7 km from the property.
Quartier Sanssouci Hostel
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
US$ 5.81 per day
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Sun terrace
Quartier Sanssouci Hostel
Bornstedt Cemetery is within a few blocks of this Potsdam hostel, and natural sites like Botanical Garden Potsdam are merely 1 km away. In addition, University of Potsdam can be found about 30 minutes on foot from the affordable hostel.
The private art Museum Barberini is 2.7 km from the property.
Jugendherberge Potsdam
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Billiard tables
- Sun terrace
Nestled within 25 minutes' walk of natural sites such as the Movie-based theme Filmpark Babelsberg, the hostel offers a convenient in the shopping district of Potsdam. Museum Alexandrowka is 3.3 km from the Potsdam accommodation.
Located around 10 minutes by car from Jugendherberge Potsdam hostel, St. Nicolas Evangelical Church is open for visiting by worshippers and tourists.
Jugendherberge Potsdam
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Billiard tables
- Sun terrace
Jugendherberge Potsdam
Nestled within 25 minutes' walk of natural sites such as the Movie-based theme Filmpark Babelsberg, the hostel offers a convenient in the shopping district of Potsdam. Museum Alexandrowka is 3.3 km from the Potsdam accommodation.
Located around 10 minutes by car from Jugendherberge Potsdam hostel, St. Nicolas Evangelical Church is open for visiting by worshippers and tourists.
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Top location
Cafe Alice & Pension Gmbh
- Shared kitchen
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Heating
Nestled in Innenstadt with the towering, Gothic Cologne Cathedral and renowned art and history museums, the Potsdam hostel is not far from notable religious landmarks, including St. Nicolas Lutheran Church. Nearby shopping destinations comprise Bahnhofspassagen Potsdam Shopping Mall (1.7 km) and the centrally located Old Market Square (1.2 km) for visitors to explore.
The comfortable Cafe Alice & Pension Gmbh hostel is only 300 metres from Potsdam Christmas Market and only 350 metres from Potsdam's Gardens.
Each of the 4 rooms in the accommodation comes with a seating area and overlooks the city.
Cafe Alice & Pension Gmbh
- Shared kitchen
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Heating
Cafe Alice & Pension Gmbh
Nestled in Innenstadt with the towering, Gothic Cologne Cathedral and renowned art and history museums, the Potsdam hostel is not far from notable religious landmarks, including St. Nicolas Lutheran Church. Nearby shopping destinations comprise Bahnhofspassagen Potsdam Shopping Mall (1.7 km) and the centrally located Old Market Square (1.2 km) for visitors to explore.
The comfortable Cafe Alice & Pension Gmbh hostel is only 300 metres from Potsdam Christmas Market and only 350 metres from Potsdam's Gardens.
Each of the 4 rooms in the accommodation comes with a seating area and overlooks the city.
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Best-rated
Eastseven Berlin Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Sun terrace
The hostel is located approximately 25 minutes on foot from German Historical Museum and only 1.9 km from Berlin Wall Memorial. The Berlin hostel is situated nearly 20 minutes on foot from the Menschen People Museum.
Guests will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like the revue Friedrichstadt-Palast Theater, which is 2.5 km away.
Eastseven Berlin Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Sun terrace
Eastseven Berlin Hostel
The hostel is located approximately 25 minutes on foot from German Historical Museum and only 1.9 km from Berlin Wall Memorial. The Berlin hostel is situated nearly 20 minutes on foot from the Menschen People Museum.
Guests will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like the revue Friedrichstadt-Palast Theater, which is 2.5 km away.
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Guest favorite
Pfefferbett Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Billiard tables
- Sun terrace
The Berlin hostel is located approximately 5 minutes by car from historical landmarks, such as Berlin Wall Memorial.
Pfefferbett Hostel
- BBQ facilities
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Billiard tables
- Sun terrace
Pfefferbett Hostel
The Berlin hostel is located approximately 5 minutes by car from historical landmarks, such as Berlin Wall Memorial.
The Circus Hostel
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
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Car park
US$ 23.23 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Entertainment
- Terrace
The hostel is located in Mitte with hip cafes and shops in a series of labyrinthine courtyards and around a 25-minute walk from Reichstag Building.
The Circus Hostel
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
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Car park
US$ 23.23 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Entertainment
- Terrace
The Circus Hostel
The hostel is located in Mitte with hip cafes and shops in a series of labyrinthine courtyards and around a 25-minute walk from Reichstag Building.
Grand Hostel Berlin Classic
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Welcome drink
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Terrace
Centrally situated in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg with thrift shops, cafes, and nearby Viktoriapark, this Berlin hostel is a few moments from Liquidrom Day Spa. German Historical Museum is also situated about a 25-minute walk away.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to the public park "Grosser Tiergarten", which is 2.4 km away.
Grand Hostel Berlin Classic
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Welcome drink
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Terrace
Grand Hostel Berlin Classic
Centrally situated in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg with thrift shops, cafes, and nearby Viktoriapark, this Berlin hostel is a few moments from Liquidrom Day Spa. German Historical Museum is also situated about a 25-minute walk away.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to the public park "Grosser Tiergarten", which is 2.4 km away.
Three Little Pigs Hostel - Your Berlin Castle
- Picnic area/ Tables
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Billiard tables
- Terrace
The private Checkpoint Charlie is merely 1.2 km from this comfortable hostel, and the nearby cultural attractions include Dali - The exhibition at Potsdamer Platz Art Gallery, which is merely a 13-minute walk away. Famous natural sights near the Berlin hostel are the Community-led public Park at Gleisdreieck (600 metres) and the public park "Grosser Tiergarten" (2.4 km).
Museum Island is 2.1 km from the Berlin accommodation.
Three Little Pigs Hostel - Your Berlin Castle
- Picnic area/ Tables
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Billiard tables
- Terrace
Three Little Pigs Hostel - Your Berlin Castle
The private Checkpoint Charlie is merely 1.2 km from this comfortable hostel, and the nearby cultural attractions include Dali - The exhibition at Potsdamer Platz Art Gallery, which is merely a 13-minute walk away. Famous natural sights near the Berlin hostel are the Community-led public Park at Gleisdreieck (600 metres) and the public park "Grosser Tiergarten" (2.4 km).
Museum Island is 2.1 km from the Berlin accommodation.
Sandino Summer Camp
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Table tennis
- Garden area
Nestled 7 km from natural sites such as Museum Island, this hostel offers a convenient in the Lichtenberg district. The touchy-feely DDR Museum is located a 20-minute drive from the comfortable hostel.
The important historical sights include Berlin Wall Memorial, situated within 8 km of the Berlin property.
Sandino Summer Camp
- BBQ facilities
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Table tennis
- Garden area
Sandino Summer Camp
Nestled 7 km from natural sites such as Museum Island, this hostel offers a convenient in the Lichtenberg district. The touchy-feely DDR Museum is located a 20-minute drive from the comfortable hostel.
The important historical sights include Berlin Wall Memorial, situated within 8 km of the Berlin property.
Kiez Hostel Berlin
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
Charges may apply
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
Nestled about a 25-minute walk from natural sites such as the Volkspark Friedrichshain, the hostel offers a quiet in the Moratalaz district. The quiet hostel is 3.2 km from the Berlin Dungeon and in the vicinity of the open-air East Side Gallery.
Families can have quality time by visiting the AquaDom & SEA LIFE Berlin, which is approximately 10 minutes away by car.
Kiez Hostel Berlin
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
Charges may apply
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
Kiez Hostel Berlin
Nestled about a 25-minute walk from natural sites such as the Volkspark Friedrichshain, the hostel offers a quiet in the Moratalaz district. The quiet hostel is 3.2 km from the Berlin Dungeon and in the vicinity of the open-air East Side Gallery.
Families can have quality time by visiting the AquaDom & SEA LIFE Berlin, which is approximately 10 minutes away by car.
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Popular choice
Heart Of Gold Hostel & Capsules Berlin
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 17.42 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Terrace
Located in Mitte with hip cafes and shops in a series of labyrinthine courtyards, the hostel is in the vicinity of the revue Friedrichstadt-Palast Theater. You can visit sacred sites such as Berliner Dom Cathedral, found a mere 1 km from this Berlin hostel.
Also, visiting the known Zoo Berlin, which is within a 10-minute drive of Heart Of Gold Hostel & Capsules Berlin, can be great fun for the whole family.
Heart Of Gold Hostel & Capsules Berlin
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 17.42 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Terrace
Heart Of Gold Hostel & Capsules Berlin
Located in Mitte with hip cafes and shops in a series of labyrinthine courtyards, the hostel is in the vicinity of the revue Friedrichstadt-Palast Theater. You can visit sacred sites such as Berliner Dom Cathedral, found a mere 1 km from this Berlin hostel.
Also, visiting the known Zoo Berlin, which is within a 10-minute drive of Heart Of Gold Hostel & Capsules Berlin, can be great fun for the whole family.
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Great deal
Industriepalast Berlin
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
US$ 11.62 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Billiard tables
- Sun terrace
The Berlin hostel is situated 350 metres from 13.4.1981, about a 15-minute walk from such to entertainment venues as Postbahnhof Berlin Nightclub. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that Industriepalast Berlin hostel is 3.8 km from Museum Island.
For guests who enjoy visiting historical places, this Berlin accommodation offers proximity to the monumental tribute "Treptower Park", which is 25 minutes' walk away.
Industriepalast Berlin
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
US$ 11.62 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Billiard tables
- Sun terrace
Industriepalast Berlin
The Berlin hostel is situated 350 metres from 13.4.1981, about a 15-minute walk from such to entertainment venues as Postbahnhof Berlin Nightclub. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that Industriepalast Berlin hostel is 3.8 km from Museum Island.
For guests who enjoy visiting historical places, this Berlin accommodation offers proximity to the monumental tribute "Treptower Park", which is 25 minutes' walk away.
Martas Gaestehaeuser Hauptbahnhof Berlin
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Welcome drink
- Billiard tables
- Sun terrace
The hostel is nestled in Mitte with hip cafes and shops in a series of labyrinthine courtyards, 2.3 km from the vast mazelike Holocaust Memorial. The youth hostel is also located 30 minutes' stroll from the triumphal arch "Brandenburg Gate".
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to Museum Island, which is 2.5 km away.
Martas Gaestehaeuser Hauptbahnhof Berlin
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Welcome drink
- Billiard tables
- Sun terrace
Martas Gaestehaeuser Hauptbahnhof Berlin
The hostel is nestled in Mitte with hip cafes and shops in a series of labyrinthine courtyards, 2.3 km from the vast mazelike Holocaust Memorial. The youth hostel is also located 30 minutes' stroll from the triumphal arch "Brandenburg Gate".
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to Museum Island, which is 2.5 km away.
Sunflower Hostel Berlin
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
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Car park
US$ 3.48 per hour
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Terrace
Located in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg with thrift shops, cafes, and nearby Viktoriapark, this hostel is not far from Mercedes-Benz Arena Berlin. In addition, The Wall Museum can be found approximately a 25-minute walk from the Berlin hostel.
Sunflower Hostel Berlin is also 2.4 km from sports attractions, such as the indoor track cycling Velodrom Berlin Arena.
Sunflower Hostel Berlin
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
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Car park
US$ 3.48 per hour
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Terrace
Sunflower Hostel Berlin
Located in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg with thrift shops, cafes, and nearby Viktoriapark, this hostel is not far from Mercedes-Benz Arena Berlin. In addition, The Wall Museum can be found approximately a 25-minute walk from the Berlin hostel.
Sunflower Hostel Berlin is also 2.4 km from sports attractions, such as the indoor track cycling Velodrom Berlin Arena.
Die Fabrik - Hostel
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden area
Situated in Kreuzberg with many restaurants around Kottbusser Tor, this hostel is within reach of The Wall Museum. The Berlin hostel is also 14 minutes' walk from the open-air East Side Gallery.
In proximity to Die Fabrik hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as Museum Island, which is 4 km away.
Die Fabrik - Hostel
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden area
Die Fabrik - Hostel
Situated in Kreuzberg with many restaurants around Kottbusser Tor, this hostel is within reach of The Wall Museum. The Berlin hostel is also 14 minutes' walk from the open-air East Side Gallery.
In proximity to Die Fabrik hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as Museum Island, which is 4 km away.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Hostels in Potsdam, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Quartier Sanssouci Hostel |
8.4 / 10 (70 Reviews) |
From 136$ | |
| Jugendherberge Potsdam |
8.1 / 10 (320 Reviews) |
From 144$ | |
| Cafe Alice & Pension Gmbh |
6.2 / 10 (351 Reviews) |
From 61$ | |
| Eastseven Berlin Hostel |
9.1 / 10 (1708 Reviews) |
From 52$ | |
| Pfefferbett Hostel |
8.8 / 10 (3311 Reviews) |
From 21$ |
More accommodations in Potsdam
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Potsdam hostels are best located near the city center?
Consider the Jugendherberge Potsdam and Sandino Summer Camp for their central locations. They offer easy walking access to key sites like Sanssouci Palace.
Book a room at Sandino Summer Camp and step out early to explore the gardens of Sanssouci before the crowds arrive.
What budget-friendly hostels in Potsdam are great for families?
Look at the Sandino Summer Camp and Sunflower Hostel. Both offer family rooms and a friendly atmosphere for children.
Choose a family room at Sandino Summer Camp and enjoy a picnic in nearby Babelsberg Park, which has playgrounds and green spaces.
Which hostels in Potsdam are best for young travelers?
The Grand Hostel Berlin Classic and Kiez Hostel Berlin cater to young guests with social activities and a fun vibe. They are also well-priced.
Join a group tour or a pub crawl organized by Kiez Hostel Berlin to make new friends and enjoy local nightlife.
Are there hostels in Potsdam close to major landmarks?
Yes, Jugendherberge Potsdam is near Sanssouci Palace and Park. The area has beautiful gardens and rich history.
Visit Sanssouci early in the morning to avoid crowds and enjoy the landscaping without interruptions.
Which Potdam hostels are best for travelers interested in culture?
Quartier Sanssouci Hostel offers proximity to historical sites like Nikolaisaal. Guests can easily dive into the rich cultural scene.
Plan to visit the nearby Filmpark Babelsberg on weekdays for less crowded tours and memorable experiences.
Are there Potsdam hostels that offer breakfast included in the stay?
The Grand Hostel Berlin Classic and Cafe Alice & Pension Gmbh provide breakfast options. It helps start your day with energy.
Opt for the breakfast at Cafe Alice to try traditional German pastries and save time on your morning outings.
What Potsdam hostels cater to late-night arrivals?
Three Little Pigs Hostel and The Circus Hostel are known for their 24-hour reception. They welcome guests at any hour.
Inform the hostel of your arrival time to ensure smooth check-in late at night without issues.
What unique events should I plan to attend in Potsdam?
Visit during the Potsdam Light Festival in November to see stunning light installations around the city. It's a visual treat.
Plan your hotel stay near the city center to easily walk to all major light installations and displays.
What is the best way to explore Potsdam's attractions?
Utilize public transportation, especially trams and buses, which connect key areas like the city center and Sanssouci Palace.
Purchase a day pass for unlimited travel on public transport and save time visiting multiple attractions.
Is Potsdam safe for travelers at night?
Most areas, including the city center, are safe. Stick to well-lit streets and busy areas for added peace of mind.
Avoid isolated parks after dark to ensure your safety and comfort while walking around.
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