About A&O

a&o Hotels and Hostels

a&o Hotel and Hostels – a company with a revolutionary concept

The a&o hostel chain was founded in 2000 by Oliver Winter (CEO until today) and Michael Kluge (retired 2016). The company started with just the dream of running a couple of hotels in Berlin. To this day, a&o is the biggest private owned hostel chain in Europe, operating over 40 houses in almost 30 cities.

The need for affordable accommodation in the heart of the city

The unique combination of hotel and hostel under one roof makes a&o an interesting concept. The hotel area offers comfortable rooms at reasonable prices, the modern hostel area gives guests the possibility to only pay the price for one bed in an appealing ambience with international flair.
Another success factor is the young, dynamic and committed team with its creative ideas.

a&o has managed its growth from its own resources, with profit flowing back directly into the company. This way, the a&o Group continues to guarantee a steady growth in the most exciting tourist destinations that Europe has to offer! 

a&o is suitable for all those looking for an inexpensive and centrally located accommodation – "best value for money"