Really cool place, easy to meet ppl, clean! And it's for a good cause! I would definatly stay here again!

At first glance, Berlin itself seems to appear so bleak compared to other great European/German cities.  Spent the first two days exploring and then I started to like it.  Changed hostels and checked into Raise a Smile and then I really fell in love with Berlin.  I now understand why this place is always rated #1 in hostelworld.com  Their website... More

Staying at Raise a Smile feels like you're staying with a family. It's a welcome change from many of the more business-like hostels that can come off as quite cold. Nightly activities were planned with everyone in the hostel and it was a great way to all get together and know each other. The staff sits down with you when... More

I visited Raise a Smile as a rather nervous lone single traveller on her first solo trip abroad. From the beginning (and even when unaware of my nerves), Gray and Esther could not do enough to put me at ease. Initial emails were warm, friendly and efficient, making sure that I knew how to reach the hostel and was all... More

I was in Berlin back in September. This is the best hostel I've ever been in and I've been in quite a few. The staff helped me plan my week in and around Berlin. A kitchen with cereal, basic ingredients (bread, milk, etc.) and accessories is provided. The staff organizes night outs if you want to familiarize yourself with the... More

This charming little hostel is clean, comfortable and nicely located. But by its best feature is the wonderful staff. Usually, when a hostel has "excellent staff", it means that they are friendly and knowledgeable, but at Raise a Smile, they will cook for you, dine with you, dance with you, fix your broken luggage for you, party with you, shop... More