Must-see hotels in Berlin & Brandenburg

  • Sana Berlin Hotel

    City West & Charlottenburg

    The Berlin outpost of this stylish Portuguese chain is a great fit for travellers with a taste for streamlined design, which carries through from the…

  • Calma Berlin Mitte

    Berlin

    In the heart of trendy-town, close to cool bars, shops and restaurants, this modern contender has set up shop in a historic building that once housed the…

  • Flower’s Boardinghouse Mitte

    Berlin

    Self-caterers won’t miss many comforts of home in these 21 breezy self-catering apartments available in three sizes – L, XL and XXL – the last being a…

  • Singer 109 Hostel Berlin

    Friedrichshain

    Close to sightseeing and nightlife, this attractive hostel in an historic brick building wraps around a lofty atrium with a lounge where cultural and…

  • Ameron Hotel Abion Spreebogen Waterside

    Berlin

    In a converted dairy farm right on the Spree River, the Abion has bright and airy rooms and comes with easy access to major sights, boat cruises and the…

  • Hotel Alexander Plaza

    Museumsinsel & Alexanderplatz

    This 94-room city hotel in a sensitively restored 19-century merchant home retains such period details as a mosaic floor and a stucco-adorned floating…

  • Novotel Berlin Mitte

    Museumsinsel & Alexanderplatz

    At this dependable value-for-money pick, you'll retire to well-proportioned rooms that never threaten to become fussy or overdecorated, but are equipped…

  • Cosmo Hotel Berlin

    Historic Mitte

    Despite its ho-hum location on a busy street, this privately owned hotel scores high for comfort, design and a ‘with it’ vibe. The lobby, with its…

  • Riverside Lodge Hostel

    Neukölln

    This sweet little 12-bed hostel is a clean, cosy and communicative hang-out near the canal in booming Neukölln, and as warm and welcoming as an old friend…

  • Waldorf Astoria Berlin

    City West & Charlottenburg

    This skyline-altering tower hotel is the brand's first in Germany, and is predictably well suited for feeding luxury cravings. Pampering stations include…

  • Hotel Sachsenhof

    Schöneberg

    Right on the main gay party drag, this one-time residence has a literary pedigree as the one-time home of of the painter Oskar Kokoschka and the writer…

  • Hotel Art Nouveau

    City West & Charlottenburg

    A quaint birdcage lift drops you off with belle-époque flourish at this arty B&B whose wood-floored and colour-drenched rooms skimp neither on space nor…

  • Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Berlin City

    Kreuzberg

    This is one of the best options in this multicultural nightlife area, though light sleepers should bring ear plugs to combat road traffic noise…

  • Gay Hostel

    Schöneberg

    It’s a hostel, so you know the drill. Except that this one is in the heart of Queertown and only open to gay men up to 38 years old only. Doubles and…

  • Monbijou Hotel

    Berlin

    The sleek Monbijou is a handy urban crash pad. Except for the corner suites, rooms are rather compact but thoughtfully laid out and equipped with the…

  • Remise Blumberg

    Potsdam

    In this quiet eight-room historical gem, you'll have plenty of space to stretch out in elegantly furnished units with cooking facilities. Greet the day…

  • Hotel Bleibtreu Berlin by Golden Tulip

    City West & Charlottenburg

    On a leafy side street just off Kurfürstendamm, this boutique charmer was a pioneer in sustainable lodging at its 1995 opening. Although rooms won't fit a…

  • Mani Hotel

    Berlin

    Cocooned behind an elegant black facade on trendy Torstrasse, Mani flaunts an uncluttered urban feel and sleek rooms, which pack plenty of creature…

  • Berlin Lofts

    Berlin

    Rents 17 bright and stylish lofts and apartments sleeping between two and 14 in converted historical buildings, including a forge, a horse barn and a…

  • Sorat Hotel Brandenburg

    Around Berlin

    You'll sleep well in these bright, modern rooms rendered in cheerful reds and yellows and in pretty surrounds right by the town hall. Facilities include…

  • Hotel zur Alten Oder

    Around Berlin

    No two rooms are exactly alike in this little hotel in a historical building, but all have coral-coloured carpet, tasteful art and big windows. Breakfast…

  • Tom’s Hotel

    Schöneberg

    This scene dinosaur is in no danger of dying out, especially since growing into a 60-room hotel with jazzy, modern decor and nifty perks like free wi-fi,…

  • Pension am Alten Bauernhafen

    Spreewald

    This family-run pension is in a quiet side street in the heart of the historical centre and right by the water. Rooms are simply furnished but clean and…

  • Old Town Apartments

    Berlin

    OTA has bright and airy apartments sleeping between two and eight in several locations around Prenzlauer Berg, as well as a hotel and a hostel. Units are…

  • Hotel Lindengarten

    Spreewald

    This family-run hotel has bright and airy rooms, an upbeat feel and a nice restaurant serving local dishes. Free pickups from the station can be arranged.

  • Ebab

    Berlin

    This private-accommodation service caters specifically for gays and lesbians. It's easiest to make your reservations online.

  • Hotel Petit am Wannsee

    Around Berlin

    On a busy street but close to the Wannsee, this privately run little hotel is a good option for those seeking a simple overnight getaway in one of Berlin…

  • Weinmeister

    Berlin

    Behind its shiny facade, this supercentral hipster bastion unapologetically curries favour with creatives from fashion, music and film. Heck, British band…

  • Pfefferbett Hostel

    Prenzlauer Berg

    This convivial hostel has an edgy design, matching the industrial flair of its ex-brewery location. Dorms (some with bathroom) sleep four to eight and…

  • Alte Bäckerei Pankow

    Berlin

    Yesteryear is right now in this small rooftop apartment above a 19th-century bakery. Bedrooms and sitting rooms are furnished country-style and the…

  • Hotel Prens Berlin

    Neukölln

    A great find if you’re not in need of buckets of space, this small private hotel puts you smack dab in the heart of dynamic Neukölln, within stumbling…

  • City Pension Berlin

    City West & Charlottenburg

    Although everything's getting a bit long in the tooth, this budget-friendly B&B in a 19th-century building puts you close to good shopping, eating and…

  • Gästehaus Flussbad Gartenstrasse

    Around Berlin

    Right on the Dahme River, this idyllic retreat has simple, cosily furnished rooms with views of the water, a sandy beach and a popular restaurant.

  • Pension zum Birnbaum

    Around Berlin

    A singing host, breakfast under a pear tree and modern, if snug, rooms recommend this little 19th-century inn that places you close to the train station…