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Meet the Heart of Gold Hostel – the starship of backpacker accommodation in central Berlin. Inspired by Douglas Adams’s Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
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Oktoberfest
Our funny-talking compatriots down south are getting ready to put on another two-week celebration of that wonderful thing called beer this Saturday, and we’re getting in on the act. Oktoberfest at Heart of Gold from Saturday, September 21st: Oktoberfest-style beer … Continue reading
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We Were Giants Were Here
Many thanks to Irish band We Were Giants for treating us to a stupendous gig in our bar! If your band has the acoustic chops to entertain a bar full of backpackers, why not play at the Heart of Gold … Continue reading
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Ice Cream in Berlin
We barbecue almost every day during the summer at the Heart of Gold Hostel Berlin. The only thing we don’t offer is dessert. Luckily, there are many wonderful places to get ice cream in Berlin. These are just a stone’s … Continue reading
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Good Times @ Heart of Gold Hostel Berlin
Life is good at the Heart of Gold Hostel Berlin.
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Why pick the Heart of Gold Hostel Berlin
When making arragements for accommodation in Berlin nowadays, one is faced with nearly infinite options. A myriad of hostels, hostel-hotels and budget hotels is sprouting up all over the city, and the big chains are constantly expanding. If all you … Continue reading
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Restaurants in Berlin
There are innumerable restaurants in Berlin. Just as pretty much every culture in the world is represented here, so is just about every cuisine. But you should not pass up the chance to try some of the local specialities. Here … Continue reading
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Swimming in Berlin
Summer is now officially upon us, and it has arrived with a vengeance. If your schedule is not already jam-packed with sightseeing, or you find yourself curling up in shady corners gasping for air, you might want to find a … Continue reading
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Fête de la Musique
Tomorrow, June 21st, is not only officially the first day of summer, but also World Music Day. This occasion has been celebrated in France since 1982 in the form of an annual free music festival called Fête de la Musique. In … Continue reading
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Live Music in Berlin
There is no arguing the fact that, in terms of sheer quantity, Berlin’s music scene is dominated by electronic fare. But that doesn’t mean that there is no room for those of us who like our tunes the old-fashioned way: … Continue reading
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Karneval der Kulturen
Berlin is once again staging a giant street festival this weekend: the annual Karneval der Kulturen (“Carnival of Cultures”), which takes place over four days in the neighborhood of Kreuzberg. The main event is the parade on Sunday, where more than … Continue reading
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