"Arbeit macht frei" is a German phrase meaning "work makes (you) free."

This was the gate at the entry of the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp through which thousands of people of many races were marched by the Nazis to their death. I left through these gates shocked at the pure evil of what I learnt human beings were capable of.

The following excerpt from the camp commandant at his trial and is a graphical example.

- Kaindl: Until mid of 1943, prisoners were killed by shooting or hanging. For the mass exterminations, we used a special room in the infirmary. There was a height gauge and a table with an eye scope. There were also some SS wearing doctor uniforms. There was a hole at the back of the height gauge. While a SS was measuring the height of a prisoner, another one placed his gun in the hole and killed him by shooting in his neck. Behind the height gauge there was another room where we played music in order to cover the noise of the shooting.

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"Very clean. Very nice people. Super enjoyed my stay."

AED 255 total

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12 Oct - 13 Oct

"Great place in a great area"

AED 451 total

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29 Oct - 30 Oct

Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

"Very nice hotel with friendly staff. A little far from the train station, but it's within walking distance and the area is quiet and residential. Not the most impressive water pressure in the shower, but overall great room."

"Really impressed! Super clean environment and really helpful staff. Really good location (right next to Lidl as well!) will be coming back to Berlin in the future and definitely will be staying here"

AED 317 total

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2 Nov - 3 Nov

"Really close to the train station, good variety for breakfast and quiet at night"

AED 268 total

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1 Nov - 2 Nov

Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 8.5 per person)

"I found that it is an interesting place to stay."

"Hands down the best hostel in Berlin - all your needs close. Berghain, tresor, CDV and more all at walking distance. Staff when above and beyond, by accident I left some personal items on my room locker and, Carla was kind enough to send the items over my US address. Will come back next year. Carla 5 start act class stafff"

AED 313 total

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26 Oct - 27 Oct

"It was a comfortable and convenient stay."

AED 312 total

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10 Oct - 11 Oct

"Convenient hostel in a bustling area"

AED 325 total

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12 Oct - 13 Oct

Shared Dormitory, Mixed, Shared Bathroom (bed in a 10-beds-dorm) | In-room safe, individually decorated

"The garden area is great! The kitchen and dining room, while a little small when everyone gathers, are great also. We met interesting travelers whenever we hungout there. Good choice for a longer stay."

"They’re fairly new so there’s some kinks that need working out (elevator doesn’t work, lots of ongoing maintenance) but overall a really lovely place to stay! "

AED 491 total

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9 Oct - 10 Oct

"The hotel is good and it was a fair price but it was i bit from the city center. The staff was nice and the breakfast was good."

AED 224 total

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26 Oct - 27 Oct

"Everything was great. The cubicle that I had was really good and nice. The staff were super friendly and very pleasant to interact with, as well as very respectful. I recommend this place to anyone :)"

AED 187 total

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12 Oct - 13 Oct

"Very good stay foods good staff great good evening vibe "

AED 400 total

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2 Nov - 3 Nov

"Clean, great location, loved my say"

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

"Nice old character building. "

Shared Dormitory (Mixed Dorm - 3 Beds) | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

"close to a lot of east berlin highlights!! enjoyable stay "

AED 150 total

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2 Nov - 3 Nov

"Never again "

AED 245 total

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12 Oct - 13 Oct

"Ayman"

AED 252 total

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2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Premier Inn Berlin Alexanderplatz

10/10 Excellent

"Central location, great view and also close to some of the main attractions. Room is only serviced at request. No fridge is available. "

Melia Berlin

10/10 Excellent

"Great location being right on the river and close to pick up points for some of the tours.10 mins walk to museum island, the Reichstag and the Brandenburg Gate. Lots of bars, restaurants and shops close by too. Large, comfortable rooms and if you get the exec lounge access a really nice breakfast too. All the staff helpful and friendly too. Recommended. "

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Oranienburg?

Good weather's definitely a plus when you're experiencing new places, so here's some information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 66°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 36°F. Average annual precipitation for Oranienburg is 26 inches.

What is there to see and do in Oranienburg?

In general, Oranienburg is known for its camping sites, theme parks, and art. Major attractions include Alexanderplatz, Brandenburg Gate, and Zoo Berlin. Get out into nature with places like Barnim Nature Park, Strand Bolli Lehnitzsee, and Weißer Strand Lehnitz. Cultural attractions include Sachsenhausen Memorial and Museum, Spandau Citadel, and The unperfecthouse.

What's the best way to get to and around Oranienburg while staying at a hostel?

Keep this information about transit options in and around Oranienburg in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Berlin (BER-Brandenburg), 29.2 mi (47.1 km) from the city center. After you've arrived, you may want to make use of public transit. Head to Lehnitz S-Bahn for metro transit. To see more of the surrounding area, catch a train at Oranienburg Station, Sachsenhausen (Nordb.) Station, or Schmachtenhagen Station.

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