Berlin · Germany
Pfefferbett Hostel
Bed bug reports
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Confirmed Booking.com
Bed bugs
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Possible Booking.com
Das Hostel ist seit Monaten mit der U-Bahn kaum erreichbar, da der U-Bahnhof auf einer Seite (Richtung Norden) gesperrt ist. Ab 22:30 findet Schienenersatzverkehr statt, aber man findet die Haltestellen in der Stadt nur unter größten Schwierigkeiten und niemand scheint zu wissen, wo die Busse abfahren. Direkt um die Ecke befindet sich ein Musikclub, der jede Nacht (außer Sonntag) bis 2 Uhr morgens hämmernde Bässe bis zum Anschlag im Freien spielt. Unmittelbar unter meinem Fenster gab es eine Bühne im Rahmen der Fete de la Musique mit ähnlichem ohrenbetäubendem Krach über viele, viele Stunden. Eine Zimmermitbewohnerin mit Migräne war am Ende ihrer Kräfte. Der Lift ist wohl seit Wochen außer Betrieb, auch Schwerbehinderte müssen ihr Gepäck in die oberen Etagen schleppen. Das "Badezimmer" ohne Fenster ist < 1 m² groß und ständig überflutet. Ob die Bisse an Armen und Beinen von Bettwanzen stammen, kann ich nicht abschließend beurteilen, aber sie sehen verdächtig danach aus.
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Confirmed Google Maps
Pretty place and quiet area. Machine inside charged me 5.99 to withdraw money, which wasn't clearly mentioned anywhere before the transaction. The rock ceilings look nice but they drop dust on to the beds and floors. This leads to a feeling like sand all over your feet, and blankets, and skin. I had a large chunk of rock, like a pebble, fall into my bed also. This is not something they can easily fix so I didn't mention it, when I did mention an issue with the locks to one man on the desk he implied it was my fault and was rather rude, which out me off mentioning anything else. My room stunk badly for a few nights and was incredibly warm. I did open the windows, but the heater kept blasting and can't be turned off. It felt like a sauna and gave me a headache. The shower rooms are open plan, and the whole floor gets wet, so be sure to hide your shoes somewhere high up. The locks on the showers were also very stiff, leading me to feel like I was trapped in there several times. When I checked in, the man on the desk wanted me to 'party', and when I said I didn't he made me feel pretty awkward, there is a beautiful bar area, but I rarely saw anyone there, even on new year. I had a pretty peaceful stay as its a very quiet area. When I was there the local underground stop wasn't fully open which meant I often had to walk 10 minutes or so to another stop, which was a bit annoying. There's supermarkets nearby. My room was rarely totally full so it was quite peaceful mostly. No curtains on the beds which is a shame, little privacy. Overall fine, no bed bugs or large family groups, which is what I was trying to avoid.
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Possible Booking.com
repito lo anterior. Ademas de que no se puede diormir del ruido de los bares de abajo
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Confirmed Google Maps
Cool hostel with friendly staff and bar. Stayed two nights and the bites started showing up on the second. Def bed bugs, saw blood in the sheet as well. Hard to give a good review. Only 7 bites so far 😕
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Confirmed Google Maps
Rooms incredibly hot, no air. All of us in the room are now infested with bed bugs. One girl saw the blood stain on her sheet.
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Confirmed Google Maps
They have bed bugs! Told them to check on bed as i killed couple of them they replied my rewiev next day saying there is no evidance of bed bugs! There was spots of blood on the sheet. thats not how you treat a custumer just to hide reality!!!
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Possible Google Maps
El sitio está muy bien y el ambiente genial pero a la cuarta noche....CHINCHES!!! Empezamos a verlas por toda la habitación y con un tamaño considerable. Al día siguiente estuvimos toda la mañana lavando ropa, mirando que no quedara ninguna en la maleta, etc. Para la devolución completa de la estancia han tardado 2 meses y medio. A EVITAR!!!
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Vibe Analysis
Arched brick and rock-ceiling rooms give Pfefferbett Hostel a more distinctive Berlin feel than a standard bunkhouse. The building has a courtyard, a good-looking lobby and bar area, and a convenient Prenzlauer Berg location near U-Bahn links, supermarkets, local food, and central sights. The setup works best as a practical city base: dorms, lockers, 24/7 reception, Wi-Fi, breakfast, and extra shared showers or washrooms are part of the picture. The breakfast can be good, with vegetarian or vegan-leaning options, though eggs, espresso, towels, and other extras may cost more. This is not a reliable social hostel. The bar and common areas can feel quiet or corporate, organized activities may be limited, and the place can also swing the other way when school groups or loud dormmates take over the halls. Sleep quality seems highly room- and timing-dependent. The main tradeoff is consistency. Some rooms are clean, comfortable, and calm; others have had problems with heat, squeaky bunks, thin walls, smells, dirty bathrooms, blocked drains, poor servicing, or staff who are not very flexible. Come for the location and character, not for polished comfort or a guaranteed social scene.
Signals to check
- No self-catering kitchen is available; fridge, kettle, microwave, or hot water access may depend on staff or bar service.
- Dorm beds may not have curtains, so privacy can be limited.
- Rooms can get hot, and air conditioning or fans may not be available.
- Noise can be a serious issue when school groups, hallway traffic, nearby nightlife, or loud dormmates are around.
- Cobblestones and stairs can make luggage access awkward.
- Cleanliness and staff helpfulness seem inconsistent.