FAQS

Every booking to The Circle Berlin includes hair & body care products from Sweden’s L:A Bruket; a hairdryer; towels; and access to the full 75 sqm playground, including: 

* Private Wellness Suite: A 180×180 cm fresh water jacuzzi whirlpool with massage jets, heated lounge steps with 2 Womanizer shower heads, and a rainfall shower with optimally placed water jets.
* Bedroom: Resplendent with a cloudy-soft king-size, four-poster bed and mirrored paravent.
* Kitchen & Chill Area: Modular seating, fully equipped kitchenette, dining space, and large TV screen.
* Music & lighting control: Multiple lightscapes and a surround sound system, for you to create your own atmosphere.
* Complete privacy: Self check-in. No interruptions. No judgement.

It's also possible to book extras to enhance your stay:

MAKE A WELLNESS SPLASH:

* Zen Stronglight II massage table + oils €79
* Eleels S2 hot stone kit + oils €69
* Robes & slippers €25

** Make a Wellness Splash package (incl. 1 wine) €149

WILD NIGHTS

All Wild Nights extras come with a welcome basket of intimate goodies to use & take home.

* Blackjump Munich sling €79
* >25 sex toys (men/women) €149
* >20 sex toys (women) €95
* 10 sex toys (men) €55
* Whips & accessories €49
* Hismith sex machine & attachments €99

** Wild Nights package (incl. 1 wine and robes & slippers) €339

THE FULL CIRCLE

All wellness and wild extras in one package!

* All in package (incl. free minibar) €449

You can also contact us for special occasion extras (birthdays/anniversaries/weddings, etc.)

As we all approach sensuality and intimacy in different ways, it’s up to you how you use the space and which elements you want to introduce during your stay.

Indeed, while we provide the playground, you define the rules…

Yes. The Circle Berlin has been designed as a fully insulated, private cocoon for up to four people, featuring new, soundproofed windows, ceilings, and doors. Arrival is completely contactless via secure self-check-in, ensuring absolute discretion and zero interruptions.

We’ve created a strict hygiene policy so you can rest assured that everything you encounter is fully sterilized and ready to use. This includes washing all toys, equipment & surfaces with hot soapy water and treating them with unscented clinical grade sterilizer; and steam cleaning/washing all fabrics and bedding. Where appropriate, we also provide condoms and latex licking cloths to use with all the toys; and there is toy cleaner available.

• Check-In: From 15:00 via contactless self-check-in.
• Check-Out: By 11:00. Simply leave the keys on the kitchen table.
• Flexibility: Early arrival or late departure may be possible upon request. Please contact us in advance to check availability.

The Circle is slap bang in the middle of Berlin’s Kreuzberg! We literally couldn’t have found a better place to create an intimate cocoon for you. As evidence, check out our Places of Interest FAQ for more information on the surrounding area. 

Since we’re in the heart of the city’s hustle and bustle, we’ve taken a number of measures to ensure you’re protected from the outside world, including new soundproofed windows, ceilings, and floors. As our house rules state, despite these, please remain respectful of the neighborhood so we can continue to offer you a wonderful experience!

You will receive the exact address once your booking is confirmed.

ARRIVING BY CAR

There are paid parking places available on the street directly next to us and in the surrounding area. Unfortunately, we don't have any designated spaces for our guests.

ARRIVING BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT

The U1/U3 U-Bahn lines to Görlitzer Bahnhof or Schlesisches Tor, and the buses M29 at Görlitzer Bahnhof and 165 or 265 at Schlesisches Tor are a five minute walk from our front door.

See our Terms & Conditions for a full overview of the contractual obligations between The Circle Berlin and its guests. Below, you’ll find a summary of the most important rules:

• Age & Capacity: Minimum age of 21. Maximum capacity is 4 registered guests (extra charges apply for more than 2).
• Prohibited on Site: Pets, illegal drug use, and sex workers are strictly forbidden. 
• Zero Noise Disruptions: Keep music respectful, close windows during play, dress appropriately in shared building spaces, and respect the neighbors. 
• Strict Smoking Ban: Smoking is entirely prohibited. Violations incur deep-cleaning and smoke-removal fees.
• Intoxication: Heavily intoxicated guests will be evicted without a refund.
• Liability & Risk: Use all play equipment, rigging, and the spa at your own risk. Liability for accidents is fully excluded.
• Hygiene & Toy Presentation: Playground items are sanitized before arrival. Use provided protection and cleaner for toys, and place used items to the side.
• Minibar & Extras: Opening any retail product or drink obliges you to purchase it. Charges will be invoiced after checkout.
• Accidental Damage: Report any damage immediately. We understand accidents happen and will work with you on a solution.

In our fridge, we offer a selection of beers, soft drinks and wines. The price of each will be communicated to you during the check-in process. Unless otherwise stated, any drinks opened and / or consumed will be deducted from your Swikly deposit after your stay. 

We also offer a number of items to rent or buy on the presenter wall in the living room area. All items have been thoroughly sterilised before being vacuum packed. Scan the QR code for more information.

Want to surprise your lover on their birthday or anniversary, or you’re ready to pop the question? Perhaps you want to plan an alternative Berlin-style honeymoon in our private spa! We’re happy to help you plan extras to make your stay at The Circle even more special. Contact us to discuss your requirements.

The Circle is also available to rent for:

* Workshops
* Photo & film shoots
* Exhibitions
* Popups

Contact us for more details and to discuss your requirements. 

PAYMENTS

Reservations must be paid in full at the time of booking. You can complete your payment via PayPal. If you don’t have a PayPal account, you can register as a guest and finalise the transaction using your credit card.

SECURITY DEPOSIT

To complete your booking, we require a security deposit of €250 to be made via our partner, Swikly. The process is quick and easy, with your security deposit validated in just 3 clicks!

Please note that this is not a payment: no amount will be charged, your credit limit will not be affected, and no funds will be blocked in your bank account. Furthermore, the deposit will be automatically released a few days after your departure if no damages are found. We will also use the deposit to charge for any drinks taken from the fridge where we offer a selection of beer, natural women-produced wines, and organic soft drinks.

Swikly is a fully secure online solution. Your credit card imprint is never stored on their computer systems. It is only stored by their payment service provider Mangopay, a subsidiary of Crédit Mutuel Arkéa, which complies with the latest security standards.

If you have any questions, you can visit Swikly’s website, chat with their online team, or call them.

CANCELLATIONS

A full refund will be paid for any cancellations made 30 days before your stay. Any cancellations after this time will not be refunded, unless we can rent the apartment to someone else. Then you will be entitled to receive a refund in the amount we have rented the apartment for. 

See our Terms & Conditions for a full overview of the contractual obligations between The Circle and its guests.

While we’ve created The Circle Berlin as an escape from the outside world, and we encourage you to take full advantage of our cocoon for the duration of your stay, there’s a plethora of places to visit nearby. Perhaps for after you’ve said goodbye to us! So here’s a non-exhaustive list of our favorites, many of which you’ll find in the neighborhood:

CAFÉS

• Hummusapiens, Oppelner Str. 45: Amazing hummus and falafel.
• Baretto Espresso Bar, Wrangelstraße 41: Delicious coffee and paninis, very friendly staff.
• La Maison, Paul-Lincke-Ufer 17: A popular place for sandwiches, quiche, soup & very sexy pastries on the canal.

RESTAURANTS

• Kimchi Princess, Skalitzer Str. 36: An iconic Korean BBQ restaurant, which our interior designer also worked on.
• Marktlokal, Pücklerstraße 34: Hip eatery for locally sourced fare.
• Zum Heiligen Teufel, Cucina Italiana, Muskauer Str. 9: Insanely good Italian food with a twist.
• Hanuman Thai Curry House, Skalitzer Str. 96: They declare: “We’re not here to serve watered-down coconut-soup-with-a-hint-of-curry nonsense.” This promise is kept and it’s hard to choose from their literally mouthwatering selection of bold and fiery dishes. We recommend ordering as many as you can! Simply delicious. 
• MikroKosmos, Reichenberger Str. 122: INSECTS!!! And other dishes made from organic and seasonal products from local farmers (or hunters) in Berlin and Brandenburg.
• VOLK, Brunnenstraße 182: Incredible French food with a focus on seafood platters, although definitely try the potatoes too!
• Le Saint Amour, Maybachufer 2: Traditional French bistro serving extremely tasty meals, nestled on the canal.
• Der Goldene Hahn, Pücklerstraße 20: In this Italian restaurant, you’ll not only discover super food, but a cozy ambience and great music selection, played on their record player.
• Cocolo Ramen X-berg, Graefestraße 11: Many argue, and for good reason, that this is the best place in Berlin for Ramen.
• Alt Berliner Wirtshaus Henne, Leuschnerdamm 25: This restaurant has achieved cult status, and for good reason. At over 100 years old, it’s a real part of Berlin’s history and serves up the best fried chicken in town! It’s finger lickin’ good ;)
• Öz Adana Grillhaus, Oranienstraße 2A: Great Turkish food, open till 4 am.

SHOPPING

• Markthalle Neun, Pücklerstraße 34: A popular indoor food market featuring local and/or organic products and lots of natural wine! Thursdays are a particular highlight with their Street Food Thursday events.
• Keller Kreuzberg, Reichenberger Str. 48: A queer-focused & sex-positive store featuring LGBTQIA+ designers and allies from across the world.
• The Code: Köpenicker Str. 79: Located directly across from Berlin’s famous KitKat Club, The Code was launched from the Berlin fetish/party scene to provide exposure to the independent designers and artists currently creating the aesthetic of the Berlin underground. It’s a great place to find kinky party outfits. 
• Schwarzer Reiter, Bayreuther Str. 34: It offers up a hand-picked selection of fetish styles, club wear, kink couture, sextoys & accessories.
• Obectra, Torellstr. 3: Party wear mixed with avant-garde day wear made-in-Berlin!

CLUBS/PARTIES

There are an insane number of party and club nights to discover in Berlin. Resident Advisor is a great source for what’s going on on any given date, particularly in the techno/electro scene. Below are probably very obvious, but still remain, our favorites: 

• Berghain, Am Wriezener bhf.: This famous club needs no introduction. However, it’s notorious for turning people away at the door. So, here are our tips for gaining entry: Dress in black; be patient and well-behaved in the queue; memorize the DJs playing that night; and take advantage of their Sunday afternoons!
• KitKat, Köpenicker Straße 76: Again, this space is a well known landmark and its reputation speaks for itself. Our tips for going: Take the dress code of the evening seriously and be prepared to show some skin; be patient and well-behaved in the queue; and their tango evenings are super fun and a great way to skip the long queues later in the night!
• Pornceptual, location changes: Pornceptual is an artist collective in Berlin that organizes sex-positive techno and fetish parties. They are not held regularly, but it’s definitely worth keeping an eye out for their next events. 
• Gegen, Köpenicker Straße 76: Every two months, "Gegen" transforms the KitKat Club into a polysexual mecca where men and women, regardless of their orientation, come together on the three floors to dance euphorically to techno, trance and house.
• Kraftwerk, Köpenicker Straße 70: This former Berlin thermal power station is one of our favorite places to go. It doesn’t hold events very often, but we encourage you to check their calendar and participate if you’re lucky enough to be around when they have something on. It’s always breathtaking!

BARS

• Nomi wine bar, Audre Lorde Straße 49: Our favorite neighbors and delicious nature wines produced by women.
• Lerchen und Eulen, Pücklerstraße 33: A typical example of the Kreuzberg living room bar, where you can smoke inside, or enjoy the street life going by on the terrace.
• Buck and Breck, Brunnenstraße 177: Seriously strong classic & original cocktails, expertly made. Ring the bell to enter.
• Roses, Oranienstr. 187: Amazing decor and cheesy hits greet you in this rocking gay bar.
• The Spätis: These are the corner shops you find almost everywhere in Berlin. Many offer outdoor seating and, if you’re lucky, even a toilet! Blend in like a local and spend an evening hanging out at one, enjoying the cheap drinks and snacks, and eyeing the street life ;)

EXHIBITIONS & MUSEUMS

• The Martin Gropius Bau, Niederkirchnerstraße 7: This historic building always has a worthwhile exhibition to check out. It’s also home to some great coffee and a wonderful bookshop, and is located directly next to Checkpoint Charlie and the Topography of Terror.
• Fotografiska Berlin, Oranienburger Str. 54: Home of a former famous squat, this space has been repurposed into a contemporary museum for photography, art and culture. You can still bear witness to the building’s past, however, if you take the stairs which feature original graffiti and art works.
• Hamburger Bahnhof, Invalidenstraße 50: This impressive exhibition space is the former terminus of the Berlin–Hamburg Railway, located in the Moabit district opposite the Charité hospital. Today it serves as a contemporary art museum. You’ll also find the Natural History Museum and the Futurium (free entry!) nearby, both of which are worth taking the time to see.
• The Neue Nationalgalerie, Potsdamer Str. 50: This is Berlin’s museum for modern art, with its main focus on the 20th century. It’s been recently refurbished and is home to a great selection of curated exhibitions.
• C/O Berlin, Hardenbergstraße 22-24: The C/O is a private exhibition space for photography and visual media. Located in Amerika Haus Berlin near the Zoologischer Garten station, Charlottenburg, it covers over 2,500 square meters. Regardless of what’s on, you can’t go wrong with a trip here. And, nearby you can find the Helmut Newton Museum, which is also a must-see.
• Museum Island, Bodestraße 1-3: The Museum Island (or Museumsinsel) is a museum complex comprising five museums on the northern part of Spree in the historic heart of Berlin. It’s said to be one of the capital's most visited sights and one of the most important museum sites in Europe.
• A different kettle of fish is the Badeschiff, which is definitely recommended in the summer months. While it’s neither a museum nor an exhibition, this floating public swimming pool situated in the East Harbour section of the River Spree, is worth a visit if you need to cool off and appreciate the sunset and a spritz after a hard day of visiting all of the above ;) Just remember to book your two hour slot online beforehand!

We’ve spent a long time searching for the right partners. It was important to us to find products & services that not only looked great and offered something “extra”, but which were also planet friendly. We’re delighted with our selection, and hope you are too!

LA:BRUKET

We we’re sold on LA:Bruket the moment we walked into their concept store in Berlin’s Mitte and were met with the scents of Japanese forests! Our mission was to find a supplier of body care products that smelt, and felt, amazing. And this Swedish company offers it all. To quote directly from them, they offer “natural and organic skincare made on the west coast of Sweden with a simple philosophy: innovation driven by nature.” We love their products so much that we couldn’t resist offering them in our minibar too!

TNLC

The Natural Love Company is run by two husband and wife teams dedicated to developing eco-friendly toys with a twist. Currently not for sale anywhere else in Germany, we’re really excited to offer you direct access to their beautifully crafted, often unique, pastel coloured creations. In addition to repurposing ocean waste, and ethically manufacturing a wide selection of the classics, there are many other unusual toys from this UK based company comprising features like licking tongues and suction cups. Some of them are so pretty you could even display them on your shelves!

NEVERNOT

Imagine our delight when, after delving into the world of sexual wellness for the first time, we discovered that NeverNot’s headquarters were located just a few doors down from us! Not only that but their branding was kickass and their philosophy akin to ours! The creative duo who founded the company have built up a mini empire of products like intimate wet wipes, organic massage oils, and soft tampons that are a joy to unbox and play with. 

CHEEX

Cheex is an online platform for adult entertainment and education. In addition to offering a huge selection of ethically produced professional and amateur porn videos and audio books – think consent by all actors, fair pay, and good working conditions – it also offers access to the Cheex Academy which, to be honest, we found more fun! Indeed, they offer tutorials on all sorts of topics to help you and your partner level up your game. 

EINHORN

Einhorn is another Berlin-based company that has gained widespread recognition not only for its quirky branding but also for its strong stance on environmental issues and womens’ rights. Our neighbors in the Skalitzerstrasse offer a range of colourfully packaged, fairly produced condoms and period products.

JOYCLUB

JOYclub is an online dating service and sex-positive community for sexual contacts. The site provides events, dating, communication, content sharing, and forums for people of different genders and sexual orientations. There is also an online magazine and a section with pornographic films.