Three Little Pigs Hostel
A converted convent where 6,000 travelers can't be wrong
Former 19th-century convent turned hostel, 10 minutes from Checkpoint Charlie and Potsdamer Platz. Pool table, elevator, laundry, free WiFi, and family-friendly rooms.
Three Little Pigs occupies a converted 19th-century convent on Stresemannstraße, right where Kreuzberg meets the historic center. The building retains its old-world grandeur with high ceilings and thick walls that actually block noise, a rare luxury in Berlin hostels.
The location is hard to beat for sightseeing. Checkpoint Charlie is a 10-minute walk, Potsdamer Platz 12 minutes, the Brandenburg Gate 20, and the Topography of Terror museum is practically next door. Two supermarkets (including a Lidl) are within 5 minutes, and both S-Bahn and U-Bahn stations are under 10 minutes away.
The hostel leans practical rather than trendy. There's a pool table, bar area, and tour desk, but the real selling point is consistency. Nearly 6,000 reviews at 8.2 means the basics are locked down: comfortable beds, endless hot water, clean rooms, and staff who remember that hospitality is their job.
Family rooms are available, which is unusual for a Berlin hostel. The breakfast is solid and reasonably priced. The thick convent walls mean the dorms are quieter than most, which is a real advantage if you've ever tried to sleep in a party hostel on a Saturday night.
- 01The converted convent building with thick walls means you can actually sleep. A rarity in Berlin's hostel scene.
- 026,000 reviews at 8.2 is a track record. This place has been consistently good for years.
- 03Location between Kreuzberg and Mitte puts you within walking distance of Berlin's most important historical sites.
- 04Family rooms make this one of the few Berlin hostels that works for traveling families.
- 05The pool table and bar area provide just enough social without the party hostel pressure.
- Former 19th-century convent
- 6,000+ reviews
- 10 min to Checkpoint Charlie
- Pool table & games
“Great position, close to 2 supermarkets, 5 min walk to S-Bahn. Walking distance to Checkpoint Charlie, Topography of Terror, and Brandenburg Gate.”
“The hostel is fabulous and spacious and the building is beautiful. The bed was very comfortable. Reception was super helpful and the hostel was very clean.”
“I always choose this place for my annual visit to Germany. The hotel is clean and fully equipped with all services. The staff is absolutely wonderful.”
- Checkpoint Charlie10 min walk
- Potsdamer Platz12 min walk
- Topography of Terror5 min walk
- Anhalter Bahnhof S-Bahn7 min walk
- Brandenburg Gate20 min walk
- Lidl supermarket3 min walk
