🇩🇪 Berlin, Germany
Eastpax Hostel
📍 16, Freienwalder Straße, Berlin, 13055
Your stay — Eastpax Hostel
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Kapelle (949 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Taborkirche (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Church: Friedhofskapelle der St. Hedwig und St. Pius Gemeinde (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)
- Church: Heilig Kreuz (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Storchenhof — 940 m · ~12 min walk
Strausberger Platz — 776 m · ~10 min walk
Gedenkstätte Berlin-Hohenschönhausen — 162 m · ~2 min walk
Spielplatz Neustrelitzer Str. 8-22 — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 689 m · ~9 min walk
Adler-Apotheke — 631 m · ~8 min walk
Obst, Gemüse, Getränke — 810 m · ~10 min walk
Dingelstädter Straße — 2.3 km · ~29 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs for best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at BER airport and tourist spots, which give poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard widely accepted; contactless and Apple/Google Pay common. Cash still needed at some smaller shops and markets.
Rounding up or 5-10% in restaurants is polite but not mandatory; taxis round up to nearest euro; hotel staff small change or no tip expected.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee from a bakery or kiosk — around €2.
A Döner kebab or currywurst with fries from a food stand — roughly €5-7.
A main course at a neighbourhood restaurant — typically €10-15.
Döner and currywurst stands are everywhere; check around Hermannplatz or Karl-Marx-Straße for cheap eats.
Aldi, Lidl, Netto — these discount supermarkets are common in the area.
Primark and TK Maxx are nearby in Neukölln; flea markets like Flohmarkt am Maybachufer for bargains.
A day ticket for zones AB costs €8.80 and covers all buses, trams, U-Bahn, S-Bahn. From BER airport, buy an ABC day ticket (€11.80) for direct trains.
Buy a weekly or group day ticket if staying longer or travelling with others. Picnic from supermarkets instead of eating out for every meal. Free attractions include Tempelhofer Feld and many gallery openings in Neukölln.
Good to know — Berlin
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Emergency Contacts
BerlinBoth ambulance and fire services use the same number (112). Police use 110. All calls are free. English speakers are often available. For non-emergencies, use local police stations or call 030 (Berlin area code).
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Berlin, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Eastpax Hostel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 689 m · ~9 min walk — pharmacy · Adler-Apotheke — 631 m · ~8 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) → Sly Berlin Hotel (Friedrichshain)
💡 Most budget-friendly option; buy Berlin WelcomeCard for unlimited metro/bus/tram access for 48-72 hours; FEX arrives at Ostbahnhof station near hotel
Friedrichshain District → Sly Berlin Hotel area
💡 U5 runs directly through Friedrichshain; buy 7-day pass (€36.50) for unlimited local travel; nighttime network robust on weekends
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) → Sly Berlin Hotel (Friedrichshain)
💡 Book in advance via hotel concierge for guaranteed rates; avoid peak hours (7-9am, 5-7pm) for faster journeys
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) → Sly Berlin Hotel (Friedrichshain)
💡 Cheapest option; X7 connects to local tram lines; scenic route through Berlin; best for travelers without luggage
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Eastpax Hostel?
Check-in at Eastpax Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Eastpax Hostel?
A Döner kebab or currywurst with fries from a food stand — roughly €5-7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Eastpax Hostel?
A day ticket for zones AB costs €8.80 and covers all buses, trams, U-Bahn, S-Bahn. From BER airport, buy an ABC day ticket (€11.80) for direct trains.
Top Attractions in Berlin
💡 Register online at least 2 days in advance; same-day slots are rare. The dome is closed for cleaning 3 days a year, so check the website.
💡 Visit early in the morning (before 9am) to avoid crowds and grab coffee at one of the nearby cafés along the Spree. The wall is exposed to weather, so touch gently.
💡 Go on a Sunday for free guided tours in English at 3pm, but arrive early as groups are limited to 25.
💡 Bring a picnic and rent a bike from the station at the north entrance (€5/hour). The south end is quieter for sunbathing.
💡 Entry is €12, but free on the first Sunday of every month. Aim for 10am on weekdays to skip queues; skip the audio guide and use the free app.