Unfortunately, the Gay Hostel Berlin is now permanently closed. But feel free to read my review below.
Let’s start with the basics. The Gay Hostel Berlin is cozy. At its fullest, it holds about 15 people or so. It was full when I arrived. It also has an age restriction. You cannot book the hostel if you’re older than 38.
Now, let’s get into this Gay Hostel Berlin Review
I arrived at this hostel after checking out of the Hilton, where me and my friend were staying. He left for Prague on my second day of Berlin.
I checked out at 11 am and arrived at my hostel at about 12noon. I had an email exchange with the front desk about arriving around 2 pm. He said it was fine. My instructions were to head to the hostel, ring the doorbell, get buzzed in and proceed through the check-in process. Therefore, that’s exactly what I did.
I arrive and I am not buzzed in. I am unable to get into the building itself. This hostel is located inside a residential building, so we have neighbors.
As one of the neighbors came home I walked in behind her and proceed to the entrance of the hostel. The front door is massive and bolted shut. It doesn’t open. There is no doorbell. I knock a few times and no one opens the door. I’m not sure what to do at this point, so I wait outside the door, like a dog for about 45 minutes. I knock again and decide to walk back outside to read the Hostel sign. Perhaps I missed something.
The sign says check-in is at 2 pm and onward. Therefore, I assumed they just didn’t want to open the door for me. What motherfuckers they are?! I am pissed. How hard is it to check-in before your time. Oops. Am I committing some kind of sin?
At this point, I ring the outside bell again. No answer. Then I see a few guys come out of the hostel and they try to explain something to me. They don’t speak English. But, he tries his hardest to tell me about my emails. He says I check-in according to the time I said in my email.
I later found out, the “front desk” employees only work during the time people are checking in… Then the hostel is completely without hostel employees. This was not a good start. Perhaps I’m tired of BS and need to start booking hotels from now on?
Let’s get one thing straight though. There is another gay hostel in the area called “mi-gay hostel…” I did not stay there. I just want to make sure you’re booking the correct hostel if you’re reading this.
Let me tell you a story:
After checking in, I am given my bed, keys, a towel and a locker with a key (to lock it when I want). No need to bring your own lock! That’s a plus.
The hostel employee showed me around the entire place. Showed me my bed, the kitchen, the communal space, etc. Then we get to the restroom.
This restroom is locker room inspired. It’s big, modern and VERY clean. It has two toilet stalls and a massive sink with three water spouts. The shower is communal but completely optional. He then shows me the private shower and toilet. It’s cute but basic. The only weird thing about the private shower is the Gerry-rigged locking mechanism… it’s a bent spoon.
Just for your information, when we walked into the communal shower, it was completely dry. It made me wonder if anyone ever uses it or if people line up to use the private
shower.
As the day’s progress I get to meet a lot of the people who made this trip what it was. The hostel is clean but very communal. Everyone is very friendly. In fact, it’s so friendly I managed to make really good friends. You tend to go out together. You eat out together and you party together.
I made several good friends, we exchanged numbers, Facebook information and hope to continue to be friends in the future. We even told each other we would hang out if we are ever in the same part of the world again. These are the kinds of friendships you make at hostels, intense, long-lasting with good bonds.
To be clear, there was nothing shy about any of the boys at this hostel. The shower was always in use and you tend to have a locker room and/or dorm room experience once again. Laughing and talking in the shower with your hostel mates. It was a very bonding experience.
Several of the guys got a little “too” friendly with each other, if you know what I mean, but it was all in the name of fun.
The hostel does not include breakfast, but has plenty of tea for you. The kitchen is well equipped. It also has free wifi. The area is PERFECT! Right smack in the middle of all the gay action. Berlin is so open-minded about gay clubs, bars, saunas, sex clubs, dildo and fetish stores, and we were right in the middle of it all. The hostel is walking distance to many and all the places you probably want to go to. Lots of cafes, shops, restaurants and even a supermarket across the street.
Give Me Some of That Gay Hostel Berlin Dirty Talk
Here it goes… You make awesome friends in this hostel. While I was there, I bonded really well with a few guys. They start to open up and talk about their experiences here, in Berlin and at the hostel.
I can tell you that I saw a few guys getting it on in the shower, while I was showering. I was told that several guys got it on in the living spaces.
I met this cool handsome Latin guy who told me about the hot action with the guy he was sharing a room with… by the way he was a drop-dead gorgeous Turkish guy! OMG… so HOT!
Before I left one of the guys told me he slept with the entire room opposite our end… This place can be what you want it to be. Just don’t come off too strong. Let it happen naturally… You’ll figure it out.
On my last day, there was an older Spanish guy that checked in… He tried very hard to sleep with everyone but did not succeed. It was very awkward and people were trying to avoid him… He was just coming on too strong.
Need a Gay Berlin Guide to tell you what happens in the dark rooms, where the cruise areas are, and which gay bars to go to each day of the week?
If you’re a gay male, under 38 years old looking for a fun communal gay experience. YOU NEED TO STAY HERE. I had such a fun time. Even after my ridiculously stupid check-in experience.
I should probably mention I stayed at this hostel from Thursday to Tuesday. It was completely booked when I arrived. However, come Monday morning, most people checked out and the place was pretty much dead Monday and Tuesday. I think everyone books it for the weekends.
This is a great place to stay… but I think actions are louder than words… I can’t tell you how amazing this place really is… Perhaps you should have your own experience and take a chance and book it!
Gay Hostel Berlin 2019 UPDATE
I’m happy to report that not much has changed. This hostel is still awesome. This time around I met some more amazing people. Although, I thought it was a little crazy that every one of my hostel mates was hung like a moose! I mean, what’s going on here? Maybe I’m just blessed to be around such well-endowed men! 😉
They’ve recently replaced the flimsy pillows to nice big fluffy ones. Although the beds still creak when you move, you now have a nice thick comforter to cozy up in.
I saw a few guys cuddle up during my stay… Even better, I got to see them all naked in the shower.
Upon speaking to a Hostel employee, he mentioned they might replace all the furniture and paintings soon although as of now, that’s all just an idea.
Gay Hostel Berlin OCT 2022 Update
After emailing them and not getting a response, I decided to walk by the venue. Their Gay Hostel sign is gone and the sign near the bell/ringer that tells you to please come back after 2pm to check in is also gone. HostelWorld still has them as an option, but they are no longer accepting reservations. I don’t think this hostel made it past the pandemic. Hopefully I’m wrong. This place is/was fantastic.
Let me break it down for you:
I paid 22 Euros a night for 5 nights a total of 110 Euros.
Pros:
- Free wifi
- free coffee/tea
- free towel
- free locker
- friends
- great area
- fuck-buddies (if that’s what you’re looking for)
- great restroom
- communal showers
Cons:
- Check-in time is according to what you tell them. You can’t show up early and expect to get in.
- No breakfast included
- It gets a little stuffy if its warm out
- no AC
Is this hostel worth it? FUCK YES!
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Are condoms provided? Or you’ll need to buy or bring your own?
I would say buy/bring your own =)
Very interesting, I’m wondering are condoms provided in the hostel? Or you’ll need to buy or bring your own?
Hey there. I didnt see any condoms in the hostel itself, but there are plenty of leather/sex shops in the neighborhood. A few doors down there is a store called Gear, they sell condoms there. Also people are very respectful about that kinda thing in Berlin…
Hey, I am thinking to stay there, but I am honestly not sure. It would be my first time in Europe and I am very looking forward to it. I want to meet new people and make new friends. However, I am not into the sleazy lifestyle that many gay guys adore. I really want to have a good time but I am afraid that guys at a gay hostel would come as weird and pushy. I mean if I like the person then that is cool but I don’t know if the environment of the hostel would be “too much”.
Hey there… In my stay here and in Berlin, everyone was very respectful of your space… Berlin is a place where its okay if youre not into something, you just politely let the other person know and they move on… Its not disrespectful to do that… There was one guy that was pushy in the hostel and everyone avoided him. It was just too much. (Also, there is a private shower you can use, if the communal one isnt your thing).
Youre gonna make a lot of friends… even if all you want to do is be friends… I think you’re gonna have fun if you try this hostel.
To give you a little bit of advice, not all hostels are easy to make friends in… At some hostels no one talks to each other… At this hostel, everyone is here with an open mind and ready to make friends. You end up going out to eat with them, or bar hop, or just be tourists together.
I think its only “too much” if you allow it…
I hope that helps your decision. I think this hostel is a good decision… Let me know if you have other questions.
Hi, your review on hostelworld brought me here. Thanks for the full review. It sounds like a fun experience and I’m sure to follow your lead 😉
Hey there. It was amazing. I think youre going to have a great time for sure 😉 … Glad you liked my review!
Hi, your review on Hostelworld brought me here. Thanks for the full review. It sounded like an interesting experience and I am sure to follow your lead.
Great blog BTW 😉
Hey there. Im glad youre enjoying my blog. It means a lot! I started it just to see if I would like doing it… so far, I really do… But, the best part is that people like you like my blog as well… Thanks for all the nice comments. I really appreciate them!
Hey, your review from Hostelworld brought me here. Thanks for the full review. It sounded like a fun experience but I have a question; Are there any Asian guests ? Because I am Asian and I don’t want to feel awkward if I decide to stay there 😉
There were a couple of asian guests when I was staying there. There was an asian guy from NYC, one from Sydney and one from Toronto. They were all very nice and they all had an equally good time — Trust me we all talked about our experience there. =)
OMG I’m sorry about this! I tried to post on here many times but there were some kind of errors after submitting the messages. I didn’t mean to spam your blog. You can delete them if you want lol.
Hey there…. Not a problem… I didnt realized there was an error message that came up after someone tries to post a message… Im testing it out myself and I got the same error message…. It appears that they are going through, but gonna see how I can fix it..
No need to worry though. All is good.
–James
Hi James, your review from Hostelworld brought me here also. Mamy thanks for the full review, but I have more questions. Is there actually more young guys like 20-30? Is not there a problem, for example, with morning erection outside the room? 😉 And – is there something more happen under the showers? Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience!
Hi James! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience! I would like to ask if there is no problem with morning erections outside the room? And is there something more happen in the shower than jerking? 😉
Hi there… Glad you enjoyed the review… while I was there, there were a mix of ages… Im 33 but I gotta say most guys were in their 20s… There were a few guys my age. The last day I was there a guy who seemed to be closer to the hostel age limit (38 years old) checked in… But for the most part, 20s and early 30s seemed to be the demographic… I dont think theres a problem with morning erections outside the room… although i saw plenty inside the room… I even saw a couple of guys take care of them for each other while they thought ppl were sleeping… as for the shower… lets just say I saw it all in the shower… Hope that helps… sorry for the late reply… Let me know if you have anymore questions or you can always direct message me on my IG but I think youll love it! I know I did! =)
Thanks hostelwod for bringing me here for your awesome, realistic review, stud. Definitely think I will be staying here now 🙂
Hey there. I think you def need to stay here! I had tons of fun and met some great ppl too. If you stay here I def wanna hear what you think afterwards. Feel free to reach out via email. Would love to hear about it. 😃
Hello James.
Thank you so much for such a good review. I am planning to visit Berlin in Mars. So which one room do you recommend? I am looking to have fun (action)! Which one room is the best?
I have got enough of my job, so it is time for meg to take some days free. I need it!!
Im 26 years old and bi😘
Thank you handsome👍
Hi Adrian. Thank you so much for the comment. Im glad you liked my review.
I stayed in the biggest room. It’s a room that sleeps 8 people… It was quite fun. Its also the least expensive room.
There are 2 other rooms, a room that sleeps two people and a medium sized room that sleeps 4 people.
In my experience you become friends with everyone in the hostel. Everyone is really eager to chat and hang out.
The guy who was in the room that slept 2 told me he had fun with his roommate (if you know what i mean *wink wink*).
Although, two nights before I left a new guy arrived and stayed in the room that sleeps 4. Before I left he told me he slept with everyone in that room.
I could say from experience the big room, the room I stayed in (the one that sleeps 8) gave a lot to show for… There were some hot guys in that one… One who liked to show off, while others watched or joined him… From that day on, another guy started doing the same.
I would say pick the biggest room… but im sure you will have a good time regardless of which room you stay in…
Also remember to head to some of the nearby bars (I have blog posts on those too)… Im sure some of your hostelmates will want to go out as well… you will get TONS of action at the bars as well!
Hope this helps… feel free to reach out with more questions =)
Hi James,
Thanks for the review of this amazing place. In a few weeks i am going to Berlin, so I need to book a space in the Gay Youth Hostel. After your opinion I will do it for sure.
I have just short question. What about nudity? I prefer to stay nude during the night and if possible also during the day? Are there any rules about being naked in the hostel? Is it nothing strange to be nude?
Cheers!
Hey there. Thanks for reaching out. Thats a good question and one Im not sure how to answer but I can try.
To start, I slept in underwear and no one cared but I dont think anyone will have a problem if you sleep naked. That I can say for sure.
As for being naked during the day time. Hostel employees only arrive at the hostel to check people in and clean the restrooms and common areas. Otherwise, the hostel is completely without employees. In this sense, if you’re walking around naked, there’s no one that will tell you not to do that.
But, to be completely honest I think it’s going to depend on how you and your other hostel mates get along. If theyre ok with it, then sure why not… You might want to see how the vibe of everyone else is first. Who knows you might even start a trend.
Play it by ear is the best way i can put it.
Hope this helps.
Hello James! I ran across your blog and absolutely love your reviews. I’m planing to go to Berlin mid-June. It will be my first time. i will read more of your reviews on the pIaces in Berlin – they seem to be extremely helpful. I booked the hostel (4-bed room) for two nights. As far as I see, the typical age range is 20’s-early 30’s. I’m 38, although many people say i look much younger, but still not sure whether I don’t feel awkward being maybe the only one of that age at the hostel. I’m quite open-minded, social and have low expectation for having action at the hotel (my primary destinations are lab and der broiler), as the guys will be much younger. Do you think the age can be a bit of an issue? Thank you!
P.S. You are doing a great job with your blog. Your blog is bookmarked;)
Hi there. Thank you so much for the nice comment! Im glad my blog is helpful. It really means a lot to me! =)
I dont think it would be awkward. I think everyone there is looking for fun people to hang with, whether thats to go out and eat, or chat or go clubbing together.
There was one guy while I was there that tried really really really hard to sleep with everyone, he was 38 I believe. And although people were fine with it, he made it very awkward. I think the best thing to do is go with the flow. Hang out with people and see where things go. See how the vibe is first.
I dont think age is an issue. Im actually going back in september… I havent been to der boiler. I would love to hear what you think of it.
Let me know if you have any other questions and I hope my answer was helpful.
Thank you for the reply. I always go with the flow;-) i also don’t consider myself pushy either and i don’t like pushy people myself. My only sort of concern was being probably the oldest guy in the hostel, but you answered my question on that. I will def give my thoughts on der boiler. Hope to have good times in Berlin and meet good people. Thanks again!
I am planning a short trip to Germany including Berlin this November and was looking for some less expensive places to stay in the city. I am glad I came across your blog and this hostel sounds interesting. May I ask what was the name of this hostel? You mentioned the other hostel was called “mi-gay hostel” but I guess I missed the name of this one where you stayed. It will be my first trip to Germany and your blog will be very handy to try new experiences! I love your writing style and yes I have bookmarked it!
Hi! Im glad you enjoyed my review. Thank you so much for bookmarking it. This hostel is called Gay Hostel Berlin. Thank you so much for the great comments. Let me know if you have any other questions. 😊
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Hi thank you for the report. I will stay there for a few days. Walk the guys naked from the room to the bathroom? Have you seen naked guys or boners in the kitchen or living room??
Thanks
Hi there. Thanks for the comment. Guys do walk naked from the room to the bathroom. I havent seen any boners in the kitchen or living room. In the rooms yes. In the showers also yes :). But ive also had some hostelmates that said theyve hooked up in the living room. Its a great place for sure. Enjoy Berlin! 😊
Hello there and thank you for this great blog..i am planning to go to Berlin and i would love to stay in this hostel, i am 39 years old..do you think that they will let me stay do they check your age or is it possible to convince them to stay?
Hey there. Glad you’re enjoying the blog😃! They do check your age. Upon booking the hostel, they email you and ask for your age. However, they also check your identification when you arrive. They own another gay hostel down the street called mi-gay hostel. That one is all ages. But from what I hear, it doesnt have common spaces which means no one gets to meet each other. I havent stayed there but the reviews ive read say people seem to keep to themselves. So, you wouldnt get the same experience. I hope this helps and thank you for the comment. Let me know if you have any other questions.
I would advise e-mail them and tell the way it is. The longer you are planning to stay, the better chances are that they will close their eyes to your age. When you book a bed, the hostel sends a message that if you are over 38, you need to cancel a reservation. You dont want to go to Berlin and risk being refused to check in because of your age. If i were you, i’d email them before booking a bed.
Hi James,
Thanks for you review and all tips regarding stay in the hostel. I am almost 38 years old but I have just booked the hostel for three nights in January. I hope that I am not too old. I am wondering about nudity. I prefer be nude, especially during the night. Have you seen if the guys sleep naked?? Or in their underwear? I am open minded guy, so being nude for me is not a problem…. but other guys can hava a problem with that? Do you have any experience??
Hey there. Thanks for the comment. Im 34 years old and this summer when i stayed there was one guy who was older than me. No one had an issue with him or me being too old. We all had fun regardless. As per sleeping, i slept in my underwear every night. Some of the guys slept nude. No one really cares. As for nudity in general. The guys all change in front of each other and even walk to the showers naked. Nudity is not a problem. The towel they give you is so small you cant really wrap it around you. So some guys just grabbed their clothes and walked down the halls naked. Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any other questions. 😊.
Thank you so much for your reply! It is helpfull. which room do you advice for booking? I am thinking about 8-beds room. More beds, more guys i think… but less privacy.
I always book the one with 8 beds because its cheaper. I’ve only stayed in that room and I like it. Ive had great experiences in that room too.
Hi,
First of all, I became very happy when I saw your web site. Thank you very much for sharing all these informations with us. I booked my bed for Gay Hostel Berlin 3 weeks later; so I would like to ask you about 2 different questions. I’ll be staying in 8 beds rooms and is there any party at the hostel(You can know what I mean); by the way I’m 24 years old and am I too young to stay with all those guys. And lastly, I will definitely go to Lab-orotary for friday but I cannot still make my mind about choosing either lab-oratory or mutschmanns for thursday night. Both of 2 clubs have naked sex party on thursday. Which one would you prefer or which one is more crowded and fun on thursday?
Thank you 🙂
Hey there. Thanks for the kind words. Im glad you’re enjoying my blog. As for the hostel, its pretty much unsupervised so we were able to have drinks and play drinking games at the hostel, but it seems to be a drug free zone.
LabOratory or Mutschmanns? Thats a good question. I went to Lab for their 2-4-1 and it was no dresscode. I’ve heard that is their best day. However, Laboratory is a giant venue. Youll find about 500 gay men, all shapes and sizes ready for action.
I really like Mutschmanns. Its a lot smaller. Maybe around 50 to 60 guys at this space for their Naked Sex Party. I always had fun here tho. I preferred Mutschmanns but its up to you. The party at Laboratry goes all night. So you can try Mutschmanns early on and if you dont like it, head on over to Lab and check out all the action. Mutschmanns always gets crowded for their naked sex party.
If you can do both that would be better😈. Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any other questions.
also, youre not too young. Youll be fine. Im 34 and a lot of guys where in their 20s when I was there. It’s a fun atmosphere.
Can confirm what James said – 24 is a perfect age fot this hostel. i ve stayed twice at this hostel and typically the guys are 25-35. Im 38 and felt very comfortable. 8- bed is good for action, but other rooms are equally good. It all depends on the crowd. One night i was returning to the hostel at 4 am, the two guys were having fun in a common room… i just joined them lol… but we already knew each orher well and they didnt mind. I def wouldnt do the same if i hadnt known them or interacted with them before. The golden rule – dont be pushy and go with the flow. Even if u dont find action in the hostel, you can find plenty outside of ot. Enjoy the trip!
I just came back from Berlin two weeks ago. I went to the Lab on thursday, naked party, and on friday , 2-4-1. The latter is def more popular and no dress code. Tons of guys and tons of action everywhere. On thursday, there were fewer guys, but more than enough to be busy most of the time 😉 if you are strictly into action and an orgy /gangbang thing, then i’d advise you to go to the Lab on both days. But if you want to see different places and try a bit of everything, then go to Mutchmanns on thursday, and the Lab on friday. Also., Mutchmanns is a walking distance from the gay hostel while getting to Lab will take you 1/2 hr by metro door to door. I personally LOVE Lab. Never disappointed. My #1 choice.
Thank you James and Andriy for your worthy comments. 🙂
500 gay men sounds great, so I think I can easily find what I’m looking for. I also would like to ask about Connection Club. I will probably go there on saturday; because there is a scat night on saturday at laboratory which I don’t find cute for myself; so when I saw there is special night named Boy-stick party at Connection Club on the same day, I wanted to ask about this.Do you have any idea about that club? On the other hand, it looks like there are really long distance between Gay hostel and labratory on the map. Do you know which is the easiest way to return from Labratory to hostel at 4-5 am night. And lastly, is there really transition from Labratory to Berghain Club inside?
Thank you. Have a nice day 🙂
1. I was at Connection on sat night, 2-4 am. It was a Superhero theme. Noone was in any costumes. There were not many guys there. The dance area is super small, the downstairs one next to the darkroom is even smaller. There is a small darkroom- little action. Music – euro dance hits. 3/4 of the visitors were 40+ guys. Entrance is €10. i wouldnt come back. Maybe with a Boy stick party the crowd will be different and more lively.
2. It’s easy to get to the Lab from the hostel. takes about 30 mins, door to door. One night there were 4 of us were going to the lab and we called uber. It cost €20. On weekday nights metro starts running from 4:30 am. I think it will be easy for you to stay till 4 am at the lab. 😉 if for whatever reason you need to leave in the middle of the night, there is a night bus, N1, Zoologischer Garten direction. The bus stop is right across the waschauer str metro stop. Takes you to the u nollendorfplatz metro stop. On the weekends, metro runs 24 hrs.
3. You can ask for the stamp on your exit from the Lab. I was olanning to do that, but was extremely tired after the Lab;) what really stroke me there was NO queue at all to berghain in fri and sat early mornings! It was so unusual! But i guess it is also a low tourist season.
Hope the answers are heplful.
Andriy is correct on all accounts. If all else fails, you can always take a taxi back to the hostel, which is what I did once. they wait next to Berghain on the nearby street. It’s not super expensive, but train and bus is way cheaper.
.. and by thw way as a general but a very important question, how to protect your phone, passport and money when you entered into both 2 these clubs, especially if it is naked sex night? I’m little bit concern about this.
U dont need to take the passport with you. All your clothing and belongings, money, phone are left in the bag yoh are provided when you enter the club. The cloakroom is guarded. when you want to leave, you get dressed, pay the barmen for the drinks, take a receipt, show it to the security when you exit. I never had any issues at the lab. It is all well-thought and secure.
Hey, thanks for the information about the hostel.
What’s the name of the hostel?
Hey there. Glad you enjoyed the post. Its called Gay Hostel Berlin.
Hi there, what would you say the youngest guys in this hostel where. I’m 19 but I look and act older, I was wanting to go in July and just wondered if I’d be too young?
Hey there. I would say you might be on the younger side but thats not a bad thing. You wont be too young. Youll have a blast. Everyone is always very nice and ready to make friends regardless of how old or young you are.
Hey! I stumbled onto your blog from your review on Hostelworld and think your stuff is great!
I’m thinking of booking a stay at the hostel, but wondered ‘what do people do about doucheing’ given the space? Also on gay Berlin in general, do you think I’d be missing out on the ‘real Berlin’ or a more usual Berlin experience if I went during Folsom (my potential travel dates happen to overlap), or do you think it’ll just be even better (I quite like kink, so I think the festival could be cool to go to, but also don’t want it to necessarily take over my whole experience)?
Hey there. Thanks for reaching out. The hostel has a private restroom so if u want to douche you can. Also some clubs like Laboratory have douching stations. Not all clubs have that tho.
To be honest i think Folsom is going to take over the entire experience. In a good way.
One thing you should remember is that Berlin is a big city so if youre looking for a more usual Berlin experience just take the train to a different part of town. You will be able to escape Folsom. I think youll have a great time regardless. It will definitely make your experience a whole lot better though! 😉
Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any more questions. 🙂
Thanks for the advice! I think I’ll do it!
Great information! Is it generally accepted to be naked at the hostel (room, living room etc.)? What about sex in the rooms?
Hi there. Thanks for reaching out. Ive never seen anyone hanging out naked just to be naked but you will see nudity. Some ppl walk to the showers naked. The showers are also communal so plenty of nudity there. As far as sex in common places. It happens. Ive seen a couple things happening ;). Hope this helps.
Hi, 24-year old guy here. Thanks for the very enlightening and entertaining info and review of the place. Your encouraging words made me to choose this hostel as a place to stay during Folsom Europe. Leaving there tomorrow.
Some of the other reviews kinda scared me bit if I am honest, (there had been mentions of cameras and too touchy guests in general which felt bit awkward😅) but this hostel does seem to be cozy, cheap and communal in the best of sense according to you. Looking forward of seeing it myself!
Even if this seems bit foolish to ask, (sorry) in your opinion, how would Folsom take over the entire experience? You mentioned that in one of your replies.
Hi Alec. You’re going to love the hostel and make great friends.
Not foolish at all. I just mean this hostel is right in the center of the action. There is going to be a lot of Folsom activities, parties, venues to choose from, street activities. It will be a lot of amazing things youre going to want to do. But this is all good.
Feel free to ask any other questions that come to mind.
I think staying at the hostel during Folsom will add more to your overall experience. I personally liked the hostel both times when i was staying there. I wish i could go to Berlin during the Folsom days, but instead i’m going to the Snax United and Sports Revolver sex parties which also accomodate a huge number of guys, especially Snax. Looking forward to those crazy nights!
I am so jealous of u right now! #takemewithyou
I booked my flights and accomodation back in mid-July 🙂 it will be my first time to the Snax sex party, but i was told by both Berliners and non-Berliners that Snax is a must-experience. I can imagine -5, 000 guys in the Lab and Berghain doing all the crazy stuff, which im not sure i can experience anywhere else ; -) You still have time to come to Berlin in November lol.
LOVE IT!!! So going to be booking my next stay here. What an experience and why not!
You will love it! I always stay here now.
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Hi James! I just happened to bump into your blog. And it’s awesome! Not only are your detailed reviews brilliant, you also manage to bring about the joy of gay life and being a cock-hungry man in a wonderful way! The gay venue revues are so horny, they made me cum several times already.
This hostel seems to be a great place. It’s just too sad I’m too old for it. Just too bad. So therefor, do you know of any gay hostels or guesthouses without age restrictions? Where you can find friends and have good action?
Your reviews are very helpful and make me wanna travel much more than time at money allows. In addition – and if you allow – you seem to be a really cute sexy guy. So, please share more of your sex experience with us. Fucking, sucking and flow of cum, we just want to hear it all. I’m sure you’re not only an observer among all these hot, hung guys 😊! For all readers I recommend your Berlin giude, there are some really “yuimmy” things there (hint-hint). You turn me on, mate! Go one with your blog!
Tom! I found your comments! I think my spam blocker might be too strong. But Im so glad you are enjoying my blog.
As far as other hostels like this one??? They do own a hostel down the street called Mi-gay hostel Berlin. It doesnt have an age restriction, but I havent stayed there. Therefore, I wouldnt really know what its like. Maybe Ill give it a try next time im in town and write a review about it.
Thank you for the kind words. Im really glad you enjoyed my Berlin Gay Guide. I put a lot of extras I thought people might enjoy. Im glad you are enjoying it!😊
Thanks James! I didnt mean to bomb you with comments, but glad you found them 🙂
Hi James! I just happened to bump into your blog recently. And it’s awesome! The gay venue reviews are so horny, they make me wanna travel all the time!
This hostel seems to be a great place. It’s just too sad I’m too old for it. Just too bad. So therefore, do you know of any gay hostels or guesthouses without age restrictions? Where you can find friends and have some good action (hopefully)?
I also highly recommend your Berlin-guide. Not only does it present an impressing list of places of interest and tells you where to have fun every day of the week, but also gives the reader some juicy stories of meaty cocks an tasty cumshots. Yummi! Just buy it!
Hi, thanks for such a review and your answers! I will definitely stay there during my winter trip.
1. For how long have you been here?
2. Was there some action every day/night?
3. Was the action mostly between 2 guys or are there some “group activities/fun”? 😀
4. How many guys were in the hostel?
P.S. Is someone going to stay there from 26 of February to 29th? 🙂
Hey Max,
Glad you enjoyed the review and thanks for the comment! Ive been there twice. The first time i was there it was for 5 nights. The second time I was there i was there for 9 nights.
There isnt action every night thats because you make freinds with your hostelmates and you end up going out to places where there is action! Like Der Boiler or Lab and such. Its a great time. Youll make great friends.
When I was there I didnt experience any group action. But some of my readers have emailed me and told me that there have been lots of group activity in the showers and such.
I believe the hostel only holds about 15 people total when its full. So its not big. Its a great hostel for sure! I know Ill be back soon!
Let me know if you have any more questions.
Don’t you have these stories from readers published?
No. They’re usually emails or DMs from instagram. I often become friends w my readers so i dont publish them just to protect their privacy and such.
Hey. Are there any black men? Would it be okay if I would be going around fully naked? I’m white 19yo and been dreaming to be there. I hope it will be open soon
Hey Mike. Thanks for the comment. There are black men who stay here. I dont think anyone will care if u walk around naked. Ive seen plenty of hot naked men at this hostel. I hope they open soon too. Its time to visit this place again.
Definitely no problem to be fully naked. You do whatever you want to do there and nobody cares.
Wow, thank u guys! It sounds like the gay paradise. I wish I was there so badly 😉 I can’t stop thinking about it
Yeah, it’s gay heaven 🙂 Plenty of hot naked action when I was there.
😍 Tell me some details if u can. I would be so grateful
When I was there, we (8 guys) went to the club, got drank/high, came back to the hostel, drank a bit more and then went together to the shower, had fun there and afterwards in the living room 🙂
I love this hostel ❤️. I wrote all the naughty trouble i got into in this hostel on my guide. ;).
Yup, I know, James. I read about this hostel from you and your stories were the reason I decided to stay there 😀
I even started to support you on Patreon (and still do) to read more of that 😀
Thank you =)… I really appreciate the support… its been tough with all this Covid stuff in the world these days… and thanks for sharing your story… its always hot to hear about them.
We went to Laboratory together where it was naked night. We were pretty drunk when we got back in the hostel, stripped naked and had fun in the shower and afterwards in the living room. I think nobody slept in the original assigned bed :p
Nudity here and there is totally fine. I’ve stayed twice at the hostel, but there were no black guys on both occasions. It doesn’t mean that there are no black guys in there though. Each week is different in terms of people and action. If u r more or less social, not pushy and open guy, u will have a good time there. It is a nice, small and very clean place.
Does anyone know the situation after covid-19 pandemic? I think it’s gonna be hard for hostels to keep the operation because you won’t get any social distancing staying there. I hope the owner can get through this tough time and keep this hostel running though.
I actually planned to go back to Berlin this year and hope to stay there, but it seems to be uneasy to travel to Europe at all.
Thats a tough question to answer. I really hope theyre able to survive this pandemic. It would really suck if they dont. However, Germany as a whole is doing a lot better than most places in the world. Hopefully this means they will open soon. Sorry I cant give you a definite answer. I wish I knew too. I want to go back to Berlin.
I do hope they will survive. It’s a nice, fun, clean and relatively cheap hostel. I stayed twice there and recently prefer staying in a close proximity to Lab/Berghain, but I highly recommend this place. It is in a gay village and has everything to have a good time. It will be too bad if they go out of business.
Max, wow! 8 people in action is really a hot group action. I suspect noone was sleeping in the whole hostel because of moaning and squeaky beds lol. The most I had was a 4-guy, including me, JO in the shower and a threesome in the early morning in the common room, but I was a witness of that by accident when I returned from Lab.
Any idea if the gay hostel will open again soon? I’m missing the hot action I experienced there 🙂
Im not sure but i cant wait to go back. Hopefully before i age out. Im getting old waiting. 🙂 glad u enjoyed it tho. I did too! Such a hot time.
OMG!! I look at the dates and I can’t believe it. I was there on June 2017, perhaps we had a talk? I’m the Latino guy who had action there by the showers 🤣I remember the Spanish guy who really made me feel uncomfortable, tried to touch me unsolicited. After the weekend everybody left, I recall.
Omg. We were probably there at the same time! We have to swap stories. I was in the biggest room.
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