The Circus Hostel

This colorful hostel with a circus-and-comic book theme is next to Rosenthaler Platz (Berlin) U-Bahn station. It's 1 km from the Berlin Wall and 3 km from the Brandenburg Gate.
Modern dorms feature free Wi-Fi, lockers, and tables and chairs; bathrooms are shared. Private rooms add desks and en suite bathrooms . Apartments include kitchens, living rooms and balconies. There is no air-conditioning.
A casual restaurant has its own brewery, and serves breakfast (fee). There's also an outdoor sitting area, and a common lounge with TV.