Berlin, the capital city of the Federal Republic of Germany, is a place of significant history. It was the capital of four successive empires, including the infamous Third Reich headed by Adolf Hitler. It was also the site of the famous Berlin Wall, where the city was divided into Eastern and Western halves during the Cold War.
Berlin nowadays is home to 153 museums. It even has an island whose northern half is dominated by well-known museums. Originally a residential area owned by King Frederick William IV of Prussia that he dedicated to “art and science,” the area was turned into a public foundation. This foundation is responsible for watching over and maintaining the historical collections until today.
The most remarkable museum in this island is the Pergamon Museum, which is more than 30 years old. It has on display reconstructions of various historical edifices, which were made using parts of the original structures. These displays include the Ishtar Gate of Babylon, as well as the Altar of Pergamon.
The whole site was declared as a heritage site by UNESCO in 1999.
Thus, it is not a surprise that Berlin is the third most visited city by tourists in the whole of the European continent. Because of this, hotels in Berlin and hostels in Berlin are in demand to accommodate the large numbers of tourists that visit the city to enjoy its attractions. Fortunately, there are large numbers of backpackers hostel in Berlin.
The New Zealander owned and operated Schlafmeile Hostel would be one good choice for a traveler if he is interested in visiting the historically rich Museum Island of Berlin. This hostel is only 10 minutes away by train to the island. Schlafmeile is also 10 minutes away on foot from the East Side Gallery of the former Berlin Wall.
The hostel is fairly new, having been opened only in 2005. Unlike other Berlin hostels, the Schlafmeile offers private apartments besides its shared bedrooms. The hostel boasts on its clean and comfortable premises, and its friendly hostel staff, who will even assist you by providing you with free maps of Berlin City. They will even take you on a walking tour as well arrange bike rentals for you if you need it.
Schlafmeile recognizes that its guests would sometimes want to go out and enjoy the nightlife party environment of hostel Berlin, so the owners have imposed no curfew on the hostel. You, as a guest, could go out and come back to your room anytime you want after a night of partying and drinking. Berlin, after all, is also home to several excellent bars in its Temple Bar district.
Schalfmeile’s amenities are complete. It even has its own restaurant and bar in its premises. For those that wish to cook their own food, Schlafmeile has built a kitchen for its guests.
Other amenities include:
- Internet access
- Telephone/Fax Facilities
- Security Lockers for Luggage
- Parking Area for Car and Bicycles
- WiFi access for guests who have laptops
- Laundry facilities
- Barbecue Area
You can book a reservation to the Schlafmeile Hostel by visiting our website.