Best for Wild Bedrooms
Arte Luise Kunsthotel Luisenstrasse 19 (Go to Page)
Best 1920s Flashback
Askanischer Hof Kurfürstendamm 53 (Go to Page)
Best Hotel on Water
Eastern Comfort Mühlenstrasse 73–77 (Go to Page)
Best Eco-Conscious Hotel
Circus Hotel Rosenthaler Strasse 1 (Go to Page)
Best Design Hotel
Casa Camper Weinmeisterstrasse 1 (Go to Page)
Best for Art Nouveau Style
Hotel Art Nouveau Leibnizstrasse 59 (Go to Page)
Best on a Budget
EastSeven Hostel Schwedter Strasse 7 (Go to Page)
Best for a Romantic Weekend
Honigmond Garden Hotel Invalidenstrasse 122 (Go to Page)
Best Gay but Hetero-Friendly Hotel
Axel Lietzenburger Strasse 13-15 (Go to Page)
Best for Old-World Opulence
Hotel Adlon Kempinski Unter den Linden 77 (Go to Page)
Best Courtyard
Hotel Riehmers Hofgarten Yorckstrasse 83 (Go to Page)
Best Boutique Hotels
Bleibtreu Hotel Bleibtreustrasse 31 (Go to Page); and Hotel Otto Knesebeckstrasse 10 (Go to Page)
Best Celebrity Magnet
Hotel Q! Knesebeckstrasse 67 (Go to Page)
Best NY Loft-Style Apartments
Adele Hotel Greifswalder Strasse 227 (Go to Page)
Best Spa
Ku’Damm 101 Kurfürstendamm 101 (Go to Page)
Best Asian-Inspired Design
Mandala Hotel Potsdamer Strasse 3 (Go to Page)
Best Rooftop Terrace
Upstalsboom Hotel Gubener Strasse 42 (Go to Page)
Best for Women Travelers
Frauenhotel Artemisia Brandenburgische Strasse 18 (Go to Page)
Best Villa Hideaway
Pension Rotdorn Heerstrasse 36 (Go to Page)
Best Business Hotel
Courtyard Berlin City Center Axel-Springer-Strasse 55 (Go to Page)
Best for Families
Ibis Styles Berlin City Ost Scharnweberstrasse 21–22 (Go to Page)
Adele Hotel PRENZLAUER BERG The spacious rooms here recall New York loft apartments with wood floors, clean hues, and modern touches from velvet throws to Bauhaus-inspired furniture. Greifswalder Strasse 227. 
030-44-32-43-10. www.adele-berlin.de. 14 units. Doubles 119-159€ w/breakfast. AE, MC, V. S-Bahn: Greifswalder Strasse. Map.
Arcotel Velvet MITTE Huge windows allow plenty of daylight into the rooms combining dark wood, wine-red fabrics, and Pop Art elements. Flatscreen TVs and DVD players add a high-tech touch. Oranienburger Strasse 52. 030-278-75-30. www.arcotel.at. 85 units. Doubles 89€–154€. AE, MC, V. S-Bahn: Oranienburger Strasse. Map.
Arte Luise Kunsthotel MITTE There are few hotels where you can sleep surrounded by gold spray-painted bananas in a cabaret-inspired bedroom. To avoid noise from the nearby S-Bahn, request a courtyard-facing room. Luisenstrasse 19. 030-28-44-80. www.luise-berlin.com. 50 units. Doubles 70€–210€. MC, V. S-Bahn: Friedrichstrasse. Map.
Askanischer Hof CHARLOTTENBURG This bijou hotel propels you back to the early 20th century. The high-ceilinged rooms are adorned with potted plants and coat racks, while black-and-white photos of 1920s starlets festoon the dining room. Kurfürstendamm 53. 030-881-80-33. www.askanischer-hof.de. 16 units. Doubles 80€–160€ w/breakfast. AE, MC, V. S-Bahn: Savignyplatz. Map.
Axel SCHÖNEBERG The façade of this primarily gay but hetero-friendly hotel doesn’t give anything away, but once you’re inside you’ll find a friendly welcome and attractively designed and decorated rooms. Lietzenburger Strasse 13/15. 030-21-00-28-93. www.axelhotels.com. 86 units. Doubles 75€–225€. AE, MC, V.US-Bahn: Wittenbergpltaz. Map.
Bleibtreu Hotel CHARLOTTENBURG Bleibtreu is a chic, well-designed boutique hotel, set inside a 19th-century patrician house, with spacious, light rooms. Alongside Wi-Fi, you’ll find amenities like a free minibar and an apple beside your bed. Bleibtreustrasse 31. 030-88-47-40. www.bleibtreu.com. 60 units. Doubles 130€–230€. AE, DC, MC, V. S-Bahn: Savignyplatz. Map.
Casa Camper MITTE Camper’s minimalist, boutique design hotel bears the imprint of Spanish designer Fernando Amat and architect Jordi Tio. The major draw for foodies is über-stylish Dos Palillos, serving delectable Asian tapas. Weinmeisterstrasse 1. 030-20-00-34-10. www.casacamper.com. 51 units. Doubles 205€–305€ w/breakfast. AE, DC, MC, V. U-Bahn: Weinmeisterstrasse. Map.
Circus Hotel MITTE It’s the personal touches that make the difference at this modestly priced, eco-conscious boutique hotel. The individually designed rooms have rain showers, minimalist furnishings, and Wi-Fi. Rosenthaler Strasse 1. 030-20-00-39-39. www.circus-berlin.de. 65 units. Doubles 85€–110€. AE, MC, V. U-Bahn: Rosenthaler Platz. Map.
Courtyard Berlin City Center MITTE Business travelers choose this value-for-money Marriott hotel for its central location. Rooms have high-speed Internet access and laptop-size safes. Facilities include a sauna and a gym. Axel-Springer-Strasse 55. 030-800-92-80. www.marriott.com. 276 units. Doubles 105€–250€. AE, DC, MC, V. U-Bahn: Spittelmarkt. Map.
Eastern Comfort FRIEDRICHSHAIN For sheer novelty value, check into this riverboat moored on the Spree. Opt for a cozy double cabin with portholes, or bed down in the bunkroom. You’ll find fellow drifters sipping cold beer under the stars on the upper deck. Free Wi-Fi. Mühlenstrasse 73–77. 030-66-76-38-06. www.eastern-comfort.com. 25 units. Doubles 62€–78€. MC, V. S-Bahn: Ostbahnhof. Map.
EastSeven Hostel PRENZLAUER BERG Upping the ante in the budget stakes is this retro-style hostel, where cheery staff make backpackers feel at home with perks such as free Wi-Fi and walking tours. Schwedter Strasse 7. 030-93-62-22-40. www.eastseven.de. Beds 18€–40€. MC, V. U-Bahn: Senefelder Platz. Map.
Frauenhotel Artemisia WILMERSDOFT Located on the top floors of a of a large apartment building, this small, women-only hotel is refreshingly free of froufrou but has a warm, welcoming ambience and a rooftop terrace. Brandenburgische Strasse 18. 030-87-38-905. www.frauenhotel-berlin.de. 12 units. Doubles 64€–109€. AE, MC, V. U-Bahn: Konstnzer Strasse. Map.
Heart of Gold Hostel MITTE Rooms here are roomy, spotless, and a bargain, given the central location. Plus the hostel offers amenities to make budget travelers’ hearts sing: free Wi-Fi, cheap drinks, and no curfew. Johannisstrasse 11. 030-29-00-33-00. www.heartofgold-hostel.de. 46 units. Beds 27€–40€. AE, MC, V. U-Bahn: Friedrichstrasse. Map.
Honigmond Garden Hotel MITTE Romantics will fall in love with the garden’s creeping vines, palms, and croaking frogs. This 19th-century hotel’s high-ceilinged rooms are also a joy, with hardwood floors, stucco walls, and antiques. Invalidenstrasse 122. 030-28-44-55-77. www.honigmond-berlin.de. 44 units. Doubles 145€–235€ w/breakfast. MC, V. S-Bahn: Berlin-Nordbahnhof. Map.
Hotel Adlon Kempinski MITTE Over the years, this palatial hotel, rebuilt to the highest luxury standards in the 1990s, has rolled out the red carpet for celebrities including Greta Garbo and Charlie Chaplin. Bedrooms with marble bathrooms present old-school luxury—all at a steep price, mind. Unter den Linden 77. 030-22-61-0. www.hotel-adlon.de. 382 units. Doubles 240€–660€. AE, DC, MC, V. S-Bahn: Unter den Linden. Map.
Hotel Art Nouveau CHARLOTTENBURG An old elevator creaks you up to high-ceilinged rooms with huge windows at this Art Nouveau retreat. Each room is styled with individual themes, from monochrome Japanese to sunny yellow. Leibnizstrasse 59. 030-32-77-44-0. www.hotelartnouveau.de. 20 units. Doubles 96€–176€ w/breakfast. AE, MC, V. S-Bahn: Savignyplatz. Map.
Hotel Otto CHARLOTTENBURG Don’t be fooled by the corporate-looking facade of this boutique hotel, tucked down a quiet street. Inside you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the warm welcome and tasteful, modern rooms with free Wi-Fi. Knesebeckstrasse 10. 030-54-71-00-80. www.hotelotto.com. 46 units. Doubles 80€–38€. MC, V. U-Bahn: Ernst-Reuter Platz. Map.
Hotel Q! CHARLOTTENBURG Self-consciously hip and flaunting a string of design awards, Q! is a magnet for fashionistas and celebrities, both real and wannabe. The style isn’t elegant; it’s vampy with curving walls, scarlet accents, and low lighting. Knesebeckstrasse 67. 030-810-06-60. www.loock-hotels.com. 77 units. Doubles 120€–140€ w/breakfast. AE, DC, MC, V. U-Bahn: Uhlandstrasse. Map.
Hotel Riehmers Hofgarten KREUZBERG Situated in an Art Nouveau courtyard, this boutique hotel is a real find. The rooms are charming with high ceilings and wooden floors. Saunter downstairs for drinks beside the grand piano or dinner in the excellent French-German restaurant. Yorckstrasse 83. 030-78-09-88-00. www.riehmershofgarten.de. 22 units. Doubles 128€–172€ w/breakfast. AE, MC, V. U-Bahn: Mehringdamm. Map.
Advance reservations are essential during Berlin’s busiest periods: June to September and Christmas/Easter holidays. Outside of these times, you can pick up great deals, particularly if you check in midweek and are flexible about location. In winter (Nov through Feb), crowds are thinner and many hotels drop rates by around 20%. Berlin Tourist Information (Go to Page) offers a free accommodation-booking service and best-price guarantee. Most visitors want to stay close to the shops and sights in Mitte and Charlottenburg, so expect more for your euro in edgier districts such as Kreuzberg, Prenzlauer Berg, and Friedrichshain, offering a younger vibe and pulsating nightlife. For discount hotels and last-minute deals, try Momondo (www.momondo.com), Hotels.com (www.hotels.com), and Late Rooms (www.laterooms.com).
Ibis Styles Berlin City Ost FRIEDRICHSHAIN This townhouse tucked down a cobbled street has been lovingly restored. Mediterranean colors give the rooms warmth, and staff will happily supply an extra children’s bed if you ask. Scharnweberstrasse 21–22. 030-297-77-70. www.agon-frankfurter-allee.de. 73 units. Doubles 65€–135€. AE, DC, MC, V. U-Bahn: Samariterstrasse. Map.
Ku’Damm 101 CHARLOTTENBURG Rooms are slick, decorated in muted tones with contemporary furniture by leading German designers; 17 are equipped for the visually impaired. You can end your day relaxing in the spa. Kurfürstendamm 101. 030-520-05-50. www.kudamm101.com. 170 units. Doubles 108€–128€. AE, DC, MC, V. U-Bahn: Adenauerplatz. Map.
Lux 11 MITTE This design hotel has seven floors given over to virginal white and Zen-inspired apartments, boasting fully-equipped kitchens and DVD players. Downstairs, you’ll find an Italian restaurant, boutique, hair salon, and spa. Rosa-Luxemburg-Strasse 9–13. 030-936-28-00. www.lux-eleven.com. 72 units. Doubles 149€–229€. AE, DC, MC, V. U-Bahn: Alexanderplatz. Map.
Mandala Hotel MITTE Unpretentiously elegant, the Mandala fuses creature comforts with avant-garde design. After a long day, the sophisticated Qiu cocktail lounge, 11th-floor spa with far-reaching views over Berlin, and Michael Kemp’s Facil restaurant await. Potsdamer Strasse 3. 030-590-05-00-00. www.themandala.de. 157 units. Doubles 170€2300€. AE, DC, MC, V. S-Bahn: Potsdamer Platz. Map.
Motel One CHARLOTTENBURG If you sleep like a log despite train noise, this is a good-value and well-located choice. Rooms have flatscreen TVs and granite bathrooms, and the funky lobby bar serves up snacks and free Wi-Fi. Kantstrasse 7. 030-31-51-73-60. www.motel-one.de. 249 units. Doubles 49€–79€. AE, DC, MC, V. U-Bahn: Zoologischer Garten. Map.
Pension Funk CHARLOTTENBURG What this charming guesthouse lacks in frills, it makes up for with a top location off Ku’damm. The former home of silent-movie star Asta Nielsen is a flashback to the belle époque. Rooms are old-fashioned yet comfortable, replete with period features and antique furnishings. There’s free Wi-Fi. Fasanenstrasse 69. 030-882-71-93. www.hotel-pensionfunk.de. 14 units. Doubles 52€–129€ w/breakfast. MC, V. U-Bahn: Uhlandstrasse. Map.
Pension Rotdorn CHARLOTTENBURG Set among tranquil gardens, this 1920s villa is a stone’s throw from the Olympic Stadium. The light rooms with velvet furnishings and brass mirrors ooze old-world charm. Heerstrasse 36. 030-30-09-92-92. www.pension-rotdorn.de. 18 units. Doubles 38€–78€ w/breakfast. No credit cards. S-Bahn: Heerstrasse. Map.
Radisson Blu MITTE Located on the banks of the River Spree, and housing the world’s largest cylindrical aquarium, this hotel’s minimalist rooms feature the luxurious trappings that come with their price tag. Unwind in the spa or enjoy alfresco dining. Karl-Liebknecht-Strasse 3. 030-23-82-80. www.radissonblu.com/hotel-berlin. 427 units. Doubles 175€–380€. AE, DC, MC, V. U-Bahn: Alexanderplatz. Map.
Upstalsboom Hotel FRIEDRICHSHAIN Despite the corporate aura, this hotel is a comfortable base with modern rooms in soothing color schemes. Upstairs there’s a sauna and lounge on the rooftop terrace. Gubener Strasse 42. 030-29-37-50. www.upstalsboom.de. 170 units. Doubles 109€–254€ w/breakfast. AE, DC, MC, V. S-Bahn: Warschauer Strasse. Map.
Westin Grand MITTE A grand staircase sweeps up to deluxe contemporary rooms with welcome extras such as flatscreen TVs, fluffy bathrobes, and garden or city views. Downtime can be spent in the spa, in the panoramic bar, or over dinner in the restaurant. Friedrichstrasse 158–164. 030-202-70. www.westingrandberlin.com. 400 units. Doubles 130€–510€. AE, DC, MC, V. U-Bahn: Französische Strasse. Map. 
