North African and Egyptian specialities such as couscous and foul (red beans and chickpeas in sesame sauce) enhance a menu that also includes lots of...

This new, third addition to the Mittes Backpacker Hostel empire is an excellent place to stay, with a brilliant location. Clean, contemporary and well...

This second hostel by the owners of Mittes Backpacker has a rather more refined aesthetic than its predecessor, but the English-speaking staff is just as...

It's crowded, it's nondescript, but this humble Imbiss sells one of the best doner kebabs in Berlin. Crammed full of salad and seasoned with a startling...

The Circus is a rarity - simple but stylish, warm and comfortable. And the upper-floor apartments have balconies and lovely views. The laid-back staff can...

On a small, quiet street, but as central as you can get, this is a great modern hostel for the price. The rooms are clean and simple, and there are showers...

This funky little hostel is ideal for those who prefer a familial atmosphere over the usual anonymity of other digs, and it's especially good for people...

This vogueish place is named for Gordon W, a minor celebrity chef from Canada, who devised its wacky fusion menu of 'naan pizzas', 'rice shells' and...

Bang in the middle of a newly invigorated Schlesiche Strasse, this former telephone factory - hence the name - with turn-of-the-19th-century charm, has 50...

Berlin's first 'hostel boat' is moored on the Spree by the East Side City Hotel Berlin. The rooms - well, cabins - are clean and fairly spacious...

Best branch of a small chain serving Middle Eastern specialities including falafel, kibbeh, tabbouleh and various combination plates. Wash it down with...

The prime location aside (it's only 50 metres from Oranienburger Strasse), this member of the Backpacker Germany Network (www.backpackernetwork.de) is an...

Right behind the Friedrichstadtpalast in the historic Kalkscheune ('chalk barn') cultural centre, this centrally located hostel is a wonderful, relaxed...

Head here for a quick pick-me-up after scouring the flea market on Boxhagener Platz. Hot Dog Soup serves up a daily changing menu of six tasty soups,...