Alcatraz Backpacker Hostel

Kollwitzplatz

The Alcatraz Backpacker Hostel is situated in the very heart of Berlin`s most exciting district “Prenzlauer Berg”.
It is Berlin`s most popular address for young people, students, artists and creatives to live. The gay and lesbian scene is also strongly represented and the area is even often a scenery for movie productions.
We are right away at the main shopping avenue Schönhauser Allee and our hostel is surrounded by lots of highlights:

The Kollwitzplatz is well known for its exclusive, stylish shops and lovely cafés. Lots of famous actors and musicians can be spotted here, as this basically is "the place to be" in Berlin.

Kastanienallee

Helmholtzplatz

During daytime the “Kastanienallee” is ideal for shopping, at night it becomes a partyplace. There is also the well-known beergarden “Prater” where you can enjoy a cool beer under old chestnut trees.

Around the “Helmholtzplatz” are plenty of bars, pubs and restaurants. Charming streets surround it and invite you to stroll around and enjoy yourself.

Mauerpark

Major attractions

In the “Mauerpark” you can chill out, have a BBQ or exercise. At the weekend you can stroll over a colorful fleamarket. Next to the park there is the “Max-Schmeling-Halle” , a big venue for concerts and sport events.

You can easily reach the major attractions like the "Brandenburger Tor”, “Tacheles”, “Museums-Insel”, “Potsdamer Platz” etc. by public transport within 15 minutes.