PLACES TO STAY
Luxury Hotels
Grand Hotel Esplanade
Lützowufer 15 • 030 25 47 80 • www.esplanade.de • €€Glitzy and modern, with furnishings somewhere between Bauhaus style and functional sobriety. Service at this Sheraton group hotel is excellent and its first-class facilities include a state-of-the-art spa and fitness centre, with a pool, massage area, gym, solarium and three saunas. Harry’s New York Bar, sister to the historic Harry’s in Paris, is one of central Berlin’s most popular venues, serving up cocktails with unexpected ingredients such as rosemary, pepper and paprika.
Hotel Intercontinental Berlin
Budapester Str. 2 • 030 260 20 • www.berlin.intercontinental.com • €€ 
A luxury hotel in the Tiergarten, nicely situated with great views over the central park, this establishment is popular with business travellers. The building itself is not particularly attractive, but the rooms are furnished in a timelessly elegant style. Its two restaurants offer first-class food – the elegant, fine-dining Hugos has a Michelin star – and the Marlene Bar, the Cigar and Rum Lounge, and the pool and fitness area are also excellent.
Hotel Palace
Budapester Str. 45 • 030 250 20 • www.palace.de • €€ This expensively restored hotel on the second floor of the Europa-Center is a real find – all the rooms are exquisitely designed and two suites – Panda and Zackenbarsch – were styled by the director himself. It boasts a spa and fitness centre, and the Michelin-starred restaurant “first floor”, which boasts an award-winning wine list and where chef Matthias Diether serves modern, light European food such as pigeon with beetroot and caramelized nuts. Hotel staff are unobtrusive and very helpful.
Kempinski Hotel Bristol Berlin
Kurfürstendamm 27 • 030 88 43 40 • www.kempinskiberlin.de • €€One of Berlin’s most famous hotels, the Bristol has it all – a magnificent, cosmopolitan blend of elegance and modern amenities. Among them is a luxury spa, a 2-hour health check at a private partner clinic, and the Kempinski for Kids programme, which arranges babysitting services and even child-sized robes and slippers. Its international reputation has attracted a host of famous guests, from Fidel Castro to Tina Turner.
SAS Radisson Blu
Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 3 • 030 23 82 80 • www.radissonblu.com/hotel-berlin • €€ Conveniently located on the banks of the Spree between Alexanderplatz and the Museumsinsel, this modern hotel is ideal for exploring city centre sights. The centrepiece of the hotel is the AquaDom, the world’s largest free-standing cylindrical aquarium (for further details see AquaDom and Sea Life Berlin). A ticket to the adjacent Sea Life Berlin lets guests take a lift ride through the centre of the AquaDom. The hotel’s bright rooms offer views of either the aquarium or the Berliner Dom. Its chic restaurant HEat is a bastion of Asian fusion cuisine. In the warmer months, you can enjoy alfresco dining on the elegant terrace, watching the boats go by.
Sofitel Berlin Gendarmenmarkt
Charlottenstr. 50–52 • 030 20 37 50 • www.sofitel.com • €€Relatively inexpensive and the smallest of the first-class hotels with just 70 rooms and 22 suites, the Sofitel is probably also one of the most attractive, with excellent views of the pretty Gendarmenmarkt. The classic Aigner offers traditional Viennese cuisine.
Hotel de Rome
Behrenstr. 37 • 030 460 60 90 • www.hotelderome.com • €€€Located off Bebelplatz near the State Opera, just steps away from Unter den Linden, Hotel de Rome is sited within the historic 19th-century Dresdner Bank building. After World War II, the GDR State Bank used the structure. The interior is now a vision of postmodern ideas, while the Italian restaurant, the Opera Court café and the spa area live up to the expectations of a hotel geared towards the international jet-set crowd.
The Mandala Hotel Potsdamer Platz
Potsdamer Str. 3 • 030 590 050 000 • www.themandala.com • €€€ This apartment hotel, in a great spot at Potsdamer Platz, has suites of varying sizes between 35–200 sq m (375–2,153 sq ft), each equipped with a kitchenette, fitness area, sauna, stereo, daily newspapers and anything else you could possibly wish for. The Michelin-starred, light-filled restaurant Facil is a peaceful haven from the hubbub of Potsdamer Platz.
Soho House
Torstr. 1 • 030 405 04 40 • www.sohohouseberlin.com • €€€This six-storey Bauhaus monument started life as a Jewish-owned department store before eventually housing the archives of the East German Communist Party. The heated rooftop pool, fancy art and a private cinema seem at home alongside exposed cement walls. An excellent spot for celebrity sightings.
Westin Grand Hotel
Friedrichstr. 158–164 • 030 202 70 • www.westin-berlin.com • €€€This Westin hotel offers luxury accommodation in a historic spot at the corner of Friedrichstraße and Unter den Linden, with large, elegant rooms and US-style service. The lobby and the grand stairs are breathtaking. There’s also a café and a bar.
Designer Hotels
Art’otel berlin-mitte
Wallstr. 70–73 • 030 24 06 20 • www.artotels.com • €€This designer hotel emphasizes every detail and has styled everything, from the furniture to the soap in the bathroom. Blending architectural style with art-inspired interiors, each art’otel focuses on a contemporary artist. The historic building is decorated with paintings by the Neo-Expressionist postmodern artist Georg Baselitz. The hotel is centrally located, close to Nikolaiviertel.
Casa Camper
Weinmeisterstr. 1 • 030 20 00 34 10 • www.casacamper.com/berlin • €€This modern hotel near Hackescher Markt in the hip part of Mitte is beautifully appointed. It offers excellent service and free Wi-Fi and iPod docking stations in every room. The small spa and snacks and breakfast in the 24-7 rooftop bar are included in the price. Rooms on the upper floors have great views over the city.
Dormero Hotel Berlin Ku’damm
Eislebener Str. 14 • 030 21 40 50 • www.dormero.de • €€ With a design that strikes a balance between classical and modern, this boutique hotel mimics the city itself. Set in a historic building, the Dormero Hotel Berlin Ku’damm is located just a few steps from the shopping street Kurfürstendamm. The Quadriga restaurant serves up creative French cuisine.
Hecker’s Hotel
Grolmanstr. 35 • 030 889 00 • www.heckers-hotel.com • €€The plain façade of this modern four-star business hotel, set in a side street just off Ku’damm, belies the much more sophisticated interior – you’ll be greeted by modern art, cool minimalism, clever lighting and first-class service.
Ku’Damm 101
Kurfürstendamm 101 • 030 520 05 50 • www.kudamm101.com • €€This minimalist hotel, one of the few based on the Bauhaus design principles of Le Corbusier, caters to an art-oriented, mostly European clientele, who appreciate the simple, comfortable rooms and large bathrooms, the stylish, modern interiors and the great views from the breakfast room. Prices are highly competitive.
Lux Eleven
Rosa-Luxemburg-Str. 9–13 • 030 936 28 00 • www.lux-eleven.com • €€This stylish, modern apartment hotel is a designer’s dream come true. Old townhouses have been converted into mostly white, sleek rooms with all the gadgets of a business hotel. The Luchs restaurant and bar, with its understated elegance, adds to the upmarket flair of the hotel.
Maritim proArte Hotel Berlin
Friedrichstr. 151 • 030 203 35 • www.maritim.de • €€Predominantly styled in tones of green and blue, this modern business hotel boasts almost 300 modern paintings decorating its rooms.
Nhow Hotel
Stralauer Allee 3 • 030 290 29 90 • www.nhow-hotels.com • €€A former warehouse on the Spree River is now a “music and lifestyle” hotel, complete with recording studio. Cutting-edge facilities in rooms include a flat-screen TV that doubles as a mirror.
Park Plaza Wallstreet Berlin Mitte
Wallstr. 23–24 • 030 847 11 70 • www.parkplaza.com/berlinde_wallstrasse • €€The New York Stock Exchange is the theme here, with dollar-bill carpets and murals of stockbrokers’ and business maxims all around the building. A pleasant hotel in a central location.
Q!
Knesebeckstr. 67 • 030 810 06 60 • www.hotel-q.com • €€Stylish and discreet, this is a favourite among Hollywood stars. Its rooms are designed as “living landscapes” with furniture integrated into the walls.
Quirky Hotels and Guesthouses
Almodóvar Hotel
Boxhagener Str. 83 • 030 692 097 080 • www.almodovarhotel.de • €Berlin’s first biohotel flaunts its pedigree with flourish. The in-house Bardot bistro serves organic vegetarian dishes, as well as lactose- and gluten-free and vegan. Every room comes with its own yoga mat. Guests can also relax in the top-level spa and admire the Berlin panorama.
Eastern Comfort
Mühlenstr. 73–77 • 030 66 76 38 06 • www.eastern-comfort.com • €Moored on the Spree near the pretty Oberbaum bridge, this popular boat-hotel draws visitors aiming at the hard-partying districts of Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain. Some 24 snug berths are spread over two decks. White sandy beach and bits of old Berlin Wall nearby.
Michelberger Hotel
Warschauer Str. 39 • 030 29 77 85 90 • www.michelbergerhotel.com • €Set right in the heart of the Friedrichshain entertainment district, the Michelberger Hotel offers guests quirky urban sophistication and a young, fun dynamic. Amenities include free Wi-Fi and a cool lounge area strewn with books and magazines.
Ostel
Wriezener Karree 5 • 030 25 76 86 60 • www.ostel.eu • €Located in Berlin’s trendy Mitte district, Ostel is designed to look like a communist-era hotel. The choice of rooms includes doubles with shared or private bathrooms, rooms with double- or triple-decker bunk beds and apartments that can sleep up to six people.
Scube Park
Columbiadamm 160 • 030 69 80 78 41 • scubepark.berlin • €These smartly-furnished wooden units in cool Scandinavian design have all the amenities. Located on the grounds of a swimming pool near Tempelhofer Park, each cabin can take up to four guests, year-round. An affordable hybrid of hotel and campsite.
25 hours Hotel Bikini
Budapester Str. 40 • 030 26 36 95 94 • www.25hours-hotels.com • €€Part of the new Bikini shopping mall, this smart 10-storey hotel offers guests the Monkey Bar, a rooftop restaurant with a 360º panorama and a ringside view of the primate enclosure and elephant house at the city’s Zoologischer Garten. The “jungle sauna” has windows overlooking the green expanse of the Tiergarten.
Arte Luise Kunsthotel
Luisenstr. 19 • 030 28 44 80 • www.luise-berlin.com • €€This charming hotel has 50 rooms all individually and imaginatively decorated by local artists, with themes that range from loud pop art to classic Modernism. Near Unter den Linden and the Hauptbahnhof.
Hollywood Media Hotel
Kurfürstendamm 202 • 030 88 91 00 • www.filmhotel.de • €€Located right on glitzy Kurfürstendamm, this hotel has loads of cinematic knick-knacks including props, movie posters and photos of stars. Each of the 182 rooms is dedicated to a film legend. The owner is Artur Brauner, an esteemed Polish-born film producer.
Propeller Island City Lodge
Albrecht-Achilles Str. 58 • 030 891 90 16 • www.propeller-island.de • No credit cards • €€If you’re staying at this unusual lodge, you will share it with the German audio-visual artist Lars Stroschen, who designed all the rooms himself, each in a unique style.
Riverside City
Friedrichstr. 106 • 030 28 49 00 • www.tolles-hotel.de • €€Housed in a former GDR car dealership, this small hotel combines Baroque features, a spa and an excellent location on the Spree. The interior decor and the excellent service make it a popular choice.
Cozy Hotels
Midi Inn City West Kurfürstendamm
Wielandstr. 26 • 030 881 64 85 • www.kudamm-de.midi-inn.de • €This is Berlin’s best small guesthouse close to Ku’damm – a handful of atmospheric rooms, retrofitted in a non-fussy, mock 1920s style. Free Wi-Fi and flatscreen TVs.
Nürnberger Eck
Nürnberger Str. 24A • 030 235 17 80 • www.nuernberger-eck.de • €A 5-minute stroll from Ku’damm, this handsome edifice has been a guesthouse since the 1920s. The eight rooms are a time capsule of furnishings. A highlight is the early 20th-century bridal suite, with pink rose wallpaper, carved wooden bedstead and bird motifs.
Pension Kreuzberg
Großbeerenstr. 64 • 030 251 13 62 • www.pension-kreuzberg.de • No credit cards • €Clean and friendly, with an excellent atmosphere. The landlady takes great care of her guests and is happy to pass on tips for nightlife and culture. All rooms have showers.
Pension Peters
Kantstr. 146 • 030 312 22 78 • www.pension-peters-berlin.de • €Located just off café-filled Savignyplatz, this friendly little pension run by a German-Swedish crew is thoughtfully furnished, with Belle Epoque details even in the marble fittings and frescoes. Rooms are large and bright – make sure you ask for one overlooking the peaceful rear courtyard.
Ackselhaus, Blue Home and Club del Mar
Belforter Str. 21 • 030 44 33 76 33 • www.ackselhaus.de • No credit cards • €€Stylish themed rooms are offered in this small boutique hotel with a Mediterranean garden. It is located near Kollwitzplatz, a popular area with bustling bars and cafés.
Derag Livinghotel Henriette
Neue Roßstr. 13 • 030 24 60 09 00 • www.deraghotels.de • €€A stylish hotel with classic decoration – warm oak-panelled walls and thick carpets and curtains adorn the rooms, which are arranged around an inner courtyard. Few hotels in town are better than this, and the service is very friendly.
Hotel Gendarm Nouveau
Charlottenstr. 61 • 030 206 06 60 • www.hotel-gendarm-berlin.de • €€This small hotel on Gendarmenmarkt hotel is based in a venerable town residence. The designer-appointed rooms exude sophistication and elegance, although the lack of air conditioning could be an issue for some guests during the hotter summer months.
Hotel Johann
Johanniterstr. 8 • 030 225 07 40 • www.hotel-johann-berlin.de • €€This small hotel with friendly staff offers moderately priced comfort. It is located in a quiet street a 10-minute walk from the Jüdisches Museum, near an open-air swimming pool complex.
Hotel-Pension Funk
Fasanenstr. 69 • 030 882 71 93 • www.hotel-pensionfunk.de • €€Slightly antiquated, venerable guesthouse close to Ku’damm, based in the apartment of the silent-film star Asta Nielsen. The rates are unbeatable, while furnishings and service are personal and friendly. There are only 15 rooms, however, so it is advisable to book in advance.
Myer’s Hotel
Metzer Str. 26 • 030 44 01 40 • www.myershotel.de • €€A family-run hotel in the centre of Prenzlauer Berg ideal for families or couples. The rooms are elegantly decorated and the hotel is located in an historic part of town. The service is attentive and the atmosphere relaxed.
Hotels in Green Surroundings
Das Andere Haus VIII
Erich Müller Str. 12 • 030 55 44 03 31 • dasanderehaus8.de • €After the fall of the Wall, Communist leaders were interned in this comely 19th-century ensemble. The five guest rooms are, in fact, converted prison cells but surprisingly comfortable, with buffed wood floors and sleek modern bathrooms. The Rummelsburger Bucht, a bucolic arm of the Spree, flows past nearby.
Haus La Garde
Bergengrünstr. 16 • 030 801 30 09 • www.haus-la-garde.de • €This tiny guesthouse with only four rooms is hidden in a romantic villa on the Schlachtensee. If lakes aren’t your thing, you can relax in the gardens. This is a non-smoking property.
Penta Hotel Berlin-Köpenick
Grünauer Str. 1 • 030 65 47 90 • www.pentahotels.com/en/berlin-koepenick • €The slightly sterile and impersonal atmosphere of this hotel is more than made up for by its location. It is right in the centre of the southeastern district of Köpenick, on the banks of the Dahme River, and Müggelsee is not far away. BER airport is only a few minutes’ drive away by car or S-Bahn.
Spreeidyll-Hotel am Yachthafen
Müggelseedamm 70 • 030 641 94 00 • hotel-spree-idyll.berlin • €A small family-run house on the Müggelspree, not far from a bathing beach and a boat-hire booth – the ideal place to relax and forget all about the hustle and bustle of the big city, which is, however, only a short distance to the northwest. Come here to relax and take part in all kinds of watersports.
Forsthaus Paulsborn
Hüttenweg 90 • 030 818 19 10 • www.forsthaus-paulsborn.de • €€ Sited in the southwestern Grunewald forest, this hotel is housed in a beautiful 1871 hunting lodge used by Kaiser Wilhelm II. There is a restaurant (for further details see Forsthaus Paulsborn) and lakeside terrace, as well as riding stables nearby.
Hotel Bayrisches Haus
Im Wildpark/Elisenweg 2, Potsdam • 0331 550 50 • www.bayrisches-haus.de • €€Nestled in a former game reserve outside Potsdam, this deluxe take on Bavarian country living has marbled bathrooms, gorgeous linens, the Michelin-starred Friedrich Wilhelm restaurant and an indoor pool.
Hotel Müggelsee Berlin
Müggelheimer Damm 145 • 030 65 88 20 • www.hotel-mueggelsee-berlin.de • €€A comfortable hotel on the Müggelsee, combining near-unspoilt nature and closeness to the city. There are tennis courts, boat and bicycle hire and plenty of leisure activities.
Hotel Seehof am Lietzensee
Lietzenseeufer 11 • 030 32 00 20 • www.hotel-seehof-berlin.de • €€Centrally located in Charlottenburg, not far from the Messegelände, in a picturesque spot on the Lietzensee. The well-run hotel has a beautiful indoor pool as well as a delightful sun terrace.
Landhaus Schlachtensee
Bogotastr. 9 • 030 809 94 70 • www.hotel-landhaus-schlachtensee.de • €€A 20-minute walk from the Schlachtensee and Krumme Lanke, this villa oozes the charm of old rural Berlin. The furnishings in its rooms are a little old-fashioned, but the service is personable. The lovely beach at Strandbad Wannsee is just 4 km (2.5 miles away).
Schlossparkhotel
Heubnerweg 2A • 030 326 90 30 • www.schlossparkhotel.de • €€The only hotel near Schloss Charlottenburg, next to the Schlosspark, this is just a few minutes from the west of the city centre. The facilities are good and service is impeccable. There are only 40 rooms.
Medium-Priced Hotels
Bleibtreu-Hotel
Bleibtreustr. 31 • 030 88 47 40 • www.bleibtreu.com • €€The hotel’s stylish inner courtyard – reminiscent of Tuscany – and bright, tasteful rooms are an oasis of tranquillity. The international clientele is equally stylish. The hotel has its own restaurant, pool and sauna.
Derag Livinghotel Großer Kurfürst
Neue Roßstr. 11–12 • 030 24 60 00 • www.deraghotels.de • €€Close to the Spree south of the Museumsinsel, the hotel offers guests rooms as well as fully furnished apartments. It also has useful extras, such as a gym, sauna and bike hire.
Ellington Hotel Berlin
Nürnberger Str. 50–55 • 030 68 31 50 • www.ellingtonhotel.de • €€This distinctive hotel is a beacon of modern design set within listed 1920s Bauhaus architecture. It has an conveniently central location close to the KaDeWe, Ku’damm and the zoo, offering a stylish alternative to a young, international clientele.
Hackescher Markt
Große Präsidentenstr. 8 • 030 28 00 30 • www.classik-hotel-collection.com • €€A charming hotel in an unbeatable location right opposite Hackesche Höfe. Its large, bright, elegantly furnished rooms, friendly service, excellent restaurant and attractive patio guarantee a pleasant stay.
Honigmond Garden Hotel
Invalidenstr. 122 • 030 28 44 55 77 • www.honigmond-berlin.de • €€Seeping nostalgia with a hint of luxury, this hotel is set within a listed 1845 building and has original antiques, stucco ceilings and a pretty courtyard with a Japanese fishpond.
Hotel Amano
Auguststr. 43 • 030 809 41 50 • www.amanogroup.com • €€In a narrow street lined with galleries, this chic hotel is an excellent base from which to explore the Hackescher Markt area, Scheunenviertel and the Museumsinsel. Rooms and fully serviced apartments are available. Open bathrooms make this a better choice for couples. The view from the roof terrace is spectacular, and extras such as bike hire, pedestrian navigation systems and iPod walking tours help make your stay a great one.
Hotel Mani
Torstr. 136 • 030 53 02 80 80 • www.amanogroup.de • €€A heartbeat from lively Rosenthaler Platz, this stylish hotel is a favourite with fashion models and weekend-breakers set to party. Its rooms are compact but beautifully appointed, with parquet floors and ultramodern, open-plan bathrooms.
Hotel-Pension Kastanienhof
Kastanienallee 65 • 030 44 30 50 • www.kastanienhof.biz • €€A charming hotel set in a turn-of-the-20th-century building. The rooms are basic but well equipped. An ideal base for exploring Prenzlauer Berg.
Hotel Residenz Berlin
Meinekestr. 9 • 030 88 44 30 • www.hotel-residenz.com • €€Bsed in one of the most beautiful old Berlin townhouses near Ku’damm, this hotel offers guests an intimate, characterful atmosphere. The late-19th-century rooms are tastefully furnished, and the restaurant has outdoor seating in summer.
Riehmers Hofgarten
Yorckstr. 83 • 030 78 09 88 00 • www.riehmers-hofgarten.de • €€Here you can live the life of a Prussian officer. This remarkable hotel is part of a large complex of 19th-century Neo-Gothic buildings – old Kreuzberg apartments, with sombre rooms and elegant bathrooms, are the perfect setting for trying out the 19th-century lifestyle. The hotel has free Wi-Fi and docking stations in every room. The restaurant has contemporary variations of traditional dishes.
Hotels for Business Travellers
Leonardo Airport Hotel Berlin Brandenburg
Schwalbenweg 18 • 030 67 90 20 • www.leonardo-hotels.com • €Conveniently situated near Berlin Brandenburg Airport in Schönefeld, this hotel is ideal for brief business trips or for visitors on a budget. Service is efficient and friendly.
Arcotel John F
Werdescher Markt 11 • 030 405 04 60 • www.arcotelhotels.com/JohnF • €€Very conveniently located within walking distance of Unter den Linden and the stores of Friedrichstraße, and midway between the Museumsinsel and Gendarmenmarkt, this is a smart, modern hotel with a wealth of business and conference facilities. The breakfast is superb, and includes their exclusive sparkling wine and vegan food options.
Estrel Residence Congress Hotel
Sonnenallee 225 • 030 683 10 • www.estrel.com • €€With more than 1,000 rooms, this hotel is one of Europe’s largest, offering three- to four-star service at moderate prices. Its numerous conference rooms and the latest technological equipment make it the perfect venue for international business meetings. The hotel is equally ready to cater for the needs of the individual business traveller.
Hilton Berlin
Mohrenstr. 30 • 030 20 23 00 • www.hilton.de • €€Executives favour this luxury hotel because of its central location, the views across the beautiful Gendarmenmarkt and the Französischer and Berliner Doms, an excellent breakfast and specially designed executive rooms. There is a business centre, and a full secretarial service is included. The hotel also offers pet services, such as baskets and water and food bowls.
The Mandala Suites
Friedrichstr. 185–190 • 030 20 29 20 • www.themandalasuites.de • €€Sister establishment of the Mandala Hotel in Potsdamer Platz, this is also a central apartment hotel with suites between 40–100 sq m (430–1,076 sq ft) elegantly equipped as offices and offering a secretarial service. A maid service is available and newspapers are delivered each morning.
NH Berlin Friedrichstraße
Friedrichstr. 96 • 030 206 26 60 • www.nh-hotels.de • €€Apart from its prime east Berlin location on Friedrichstraße, this luxury hotel boasts spacious rooms, a large lobby and inviting bar, furnished with the best materials.
NH Berlin Heinrich Heine
Heinrich-Heine-Platz 11 • 030 27 80 40 • www.nh-hotels.com • €€This hotel is the best choice if your business requires a longer stay in town. Not far from the Museumsinsel and the Nikolaiviertel quarter, the apartments are equipped with desks and kitchens. Staff are specially trained to cater for the needs of business travellers.
Pullman Berlin Schweizerhof
Budapester Str. 25 • 030 269 60 • www.pullmanhotels.com • €€One of Berlin’s top luxury hotels right in the centre of western Berlin, the Schweizerhof features clean lines, precious woods and a large, well-designed fitness area.
Wyndham Berlin Excelsior Hotel
Hardenbergstr. 14 • 030 315 50 • www.hotel-excelsior.de • €€Part of the prestigious World Hotels First Class Collection, the Excelsior is elegantly decorated in a restrained style. Moderate prices, friendly staff, business services, a gym and a brasserie make this a top choice.
Sofitel Berlin Kurfürstendamm
Augsburger Str. 41 • 030 800 99 90 • www.sofitel.com • €€€Designed by star architect Jan Kleiheus, this hotel boasts the largest rooms in Berlin and spectacular views over Ku’damm. Other perks include free Wi-Fi, friendly and efficient service and a helpful concierge desk.
Budget Hotels and Hostels
BaxPax Kreuzberg
Skalitzerstr. 104 • 030 69 51 83 22 • www.baxpax.de • €Much better than a youth hostel yet much cheaper than a guesthouse at under €20 per night, this refurbished factory is an unusual place to stay – you may be sleeping in a decommissioned VW Beetle. Plus you’ll meet friendly young people from around the world. BaxPax is in Kreuzberg, and less suitable for those over 30.
BaxPax Mitte
Chausseestr. 102 • 030 28 39 09 65 • www.baxpax.de • €Find 20 funky themed rooms at this cool hostel close to Mitte’s hotspots, complete with Internet café and laundry service.
Bed and Breakfast Ring
www.bandb-ring.de • No credit cards • €Bed and Breakfast Ring arranges shared accommodation in private homes all over town, at low prices. You’ll normally have your own room with one or two beds or an apartment to yourself. Quality varies considerably, but the rooms are mostly priced moderately, from €25 per person.
The Circus Hotel
Weinbergsweg 1A • 030 20 00 39 39 • www.circus-berlin.de • €Near Alexanderplatz, this hostel offers great value accommodation close to many sights. Dorm beds and single, double and triple rooms are available as well as a rooftop apartment with good views. There is a restaurant, a garden courtyard, and bike and scooter rental.
EastSeven Berlin Hostel
Schwedter Str. 7 • 030 93 62 22 40 • www.eastseven.de • €In a lively Prenzlauer Berg neighbourhood brimming with bars and cafés, this friendly hostel is also just a 20-minute walk from Alexanderplatz and the Museumsinsel. There is a garden and free Wi-Fi.
Die fabrik
Schlesische Str. 18 • 030 611 71 16 • www.diefabrik.com • No credit cards • €This hotel, whose name means “the factory”, is a guesthouse, youth hostel and an alternative youth and arts centre in deepest Kreuzberg. It attracts backpackers from around the world, hoping to meet locals and other travellers.
Gay Hostel
Motzstr. 28 • 030 21 00 57 09 • www.gay-hostel.de • €Located in the heart of Schöneberg’s gay quarter, this clean, hospitable and well-equipped hostel plugs visitors into the local scene with a booklet of local discounts. There are shared and private rooms on offer, and all have lockers, flatscreen TVs, coffee and free Wi-Fi.
Grand Hostel Berlin
Tempelhofer Ufer 14 • 030 20 09 54 50 • www.grandhostel-berlin.de • €Housed in a 1874 building, this friendly hostel is in a central location in trendy Kreuzberg. It offers safe, clean, spacious dorms and private rooms, some with their own bathrooms. There is also a lounge with computer terminals, free Wi-Fi, bike rental and a large buffet for breakfast. The staff are friendly and helpful.
Hotel Transit
Hagelberger Straße 53–4 • 030 789 04 70 • www.hotel-transit.de • €Housed on two floors of a former factory, this international youth hostel is located in a lively area close to the town centre. It has 50 large loft-style rooms, including singles, doubles and dorms.
Hüttenpalast
Hobrechtstr. 66 • 030 37 30 58 06 • www.huettenpalast.de • €Tucked away in an old Neukölln vacuum-cleaner factory, this unique boutique hotel lets you slumber in designer caravans and Alpine huts placed inside the factory. Relax on the indoor swing, ponder the fake indoor trees, and dine organic in the streetside café.
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