Limited S-Bahn service in Berlin
As a result of special maintenance the S-Bahn service in Berlin is imited at present.
On several stretches of the S-Bahn system - including the link to the Schoenefeld Airport and other sections through downtown Berlin - fewer trains are running. That is why there are delays to be expected.
The subway (U-Bahn), bus and tram services have been reenforced so that passengers can use these services alternatively. These services are running without any constraint.
From airport Schönefeld (SFX) to The Circus we recommend the "Airport Express" train. The trips from airport Tegel (TXL) and from the man train station (HBF) are not affected.
Directions Rosenthaler Strasse
The Circus Hotel
Rosenthaler Strasse 1
10119 Berlin / Germany
U-Bahn Stop Rosenthaler Platz (U8) right in front of the door.
Directions from:
- by Car
How to get to The Circus Hotel in Rosenthaler Strasse on public transportation:
The public transportation system of Berlin is easy to handle, secure and the trains run till late at night. For Ticket information, prices, group offers and specials please check out the following link on the BVG website.
For all rides within the city (not Schönefeld airport!) you need an AB-ticket. These tickets are valid in all Busses, S-Bahns, U-Bahns and Trams.A single ticket costs 2,10 Euro, while a day pass costs 6,10 Euro. So if you are travelling more than three times a day, a day pass is recommendable. Please make sure that you always stamp your ticket before you use it.
from the Main Train Station (Hauptbahnhof)
Two options:
(1) By Bus
Take bus 142 from "Europaplatz" in front of the main station, direction "Ostbahnhof".You can buy a short trip ticket from the driver, and the journey will cost 1,30 Euro. Get off at Rosenthaler Platz and walk back a few meters. You are standing right in front of the Circus Hotel. Welcome!
(2) By Train (better at night)
Buy a 2,10 Euro AB Zone ticket and don't forget to stamp it on the platform. Follow the signs for the S-Bahn (White "S" on green background) and take any eastbound train to "Alexanderplatz". From there go downstairs to the U-Bahn and take line U8 in direction "Wittenau" for two stops to "Rosenthaler Platz". Get off the train and follow the signs to the exit "Weinbergsweg" (the exit is towards the back of the train). The Circus Hotel is one of the four big corner buildings (the one with the Asian Diner on the ground floor). Welcome!
from Schoenfeld airport (SFX)
From the ticket machines in the terminal buy a 2,80 EURO ABC ticket, which you will need to stamp on the platform.
Walk over to the train station, and look for the "Airport Express" train to the city...this is usually on Platform 3. Take this train in the direction of Berlin and get off at Alexanderplatz.
From there go downstairs to the U-Bahn and take line U8 in direction "Wittenau" for two stops to "Rosenthaler Platz".
Get off the train and follow the signs to the exit "Weinbergsweg" (the exit is towards the back of the train). The Circus Hotel is one of the four big corner buildings (the one with the Asian Diner on the ground floor). Welcome!
Video Directions
Watch a video of how to get to The Circus from Schönefeld Airport below or download the video onto your video player
from Tegel airport (TXL)
Buy a 2,10 Euro AB ticket from the machines outside the terminal or from the bus driver - stamp the ticket on the bus. Take the Bus 128 in direction "Osloer Strasse" to the end of the line. At Osloer Strasse, go down into the U-Bahn station and take line U8 in direction "Hermannstrasse". Get off at "Rosenthaler Platz".
Get off the train and follow the signs to the exit "Weinbergsweg" (the exit is towards the back of the train). The Circus Hotel is one of the four big corner buildings (the one with the Asian Diner on the ground floor). Welcome!
from Ostbahnhof Station
Two options:
(1) By Bus
Take bus 240 from in front of Ostbahnhof, direction "S+U-Bhf Hauptbahnhof". You can buy your ticket from the driver, and the journey will cost 2,10 Euro. Get off at "Rosenthaler Platz". Cross the street and walk down the Street towards the big crossing. After you crossed at the street light, you are standing right in front of the Circus Hotel. Welcome!
(2) By Train
Buy a 2,10 Euro AB Zone ticket and don't forget to stamp it on the platform. Follow the signs for the S-Bahn (White "S" on green background) and take any westbound train to "Alexanderplatz". From there go downstairs to the U-Bahn and take line U8 in direction "Wittenau" for two stops to "Rosenthaler Platz". Get off the train and follow the signs to the exit "Weinbergsweg" (the exit is towards the back of the train). The Circus Hotel is one of the four big corner buildings (the one with the Asian Diner on the ground floor). Welcome!
from the central bus stop (ZOB)
Walk one block to the U-Bahn station "Kasierdamm". Buy a 2,10 Euro AB ticket from the machines, and stamp it. Take the U2 line direction "Pankow" to "Alexanderplatz" (be patient, it takes a while). At Alexanderplatz change, and and take line U8 in direction "Wittenau" for two stops to "Rosenthaler Platz".
Get off the train and follow the signs to the exit "Weinbergsweg" (the exit is towards the back of the train). The Circus Hotel is one of the four big corner buildings (the one with the Asian Diner on the ground floor). Welcome!
Environmental zone
Dear Guests!
From January 1st, 2008 on, the access to Berlin with private cars is going to be limited
Every car entering the inner city "Environmental zone" will need an emissions certificate sticker
Visitors are encouraged to leave their cars on the perimiter of the city and use public transportation
The inner city of Berlin will be an emission regulated zone (“Environmental zone”). This means that only cars with a certain emission certificate are allowed to drive into the city of Berlin.
In order to lower the emissions and the traffic load in the inner city, the Berlin city government is encouraging visitors to leave their cars on the perimeter of the city and take public transportation into the city.
The environmental zone is the area within the suburban rail ring. This includes the district “Mitte” where The Circus Hostel is located.
Emission certificate
If your car has a German license plate
you can get the emissions certificate sticker from the Berlin city government, from some gas stations and from car dealers with garage for about 5,- Euros. You can also order the sticker online for a bit more at services like www.umwelt-plakette.de
If your car does not have a German license plate
it’s also possible to get the sticker but it might be a bit more complicated. The dealers and gas stations might not be so familiar with foreign registrations and you might have to go to the Berlin city government.
If you live in another city in the European Union which has a similar Environmental zone, your certificate might also be good for Berlin.
However, Berlin has a great pubic transportation system and we highly advise not to use your own car if you don't have to!Arriving by Car