In many ways the ultimate international city destination, Berlin is a vibrant metropolis offering an effortless blend of history and cutting-edge creativity. As culturally rich as London or Paris, but with more dynamic nightlife than New York, Germany's capital pulsates with an unmistakable energy. With everything from gritty urban landscapes to glamorous sophistication, Berlin's unique, resilient spirit makes it an unbeatable destination. As diverse and compelling as the city itself, the best places to stay in Berlin are fantastic; there really is something here for everyone.
Berlin's districts are wonderfully compact and walkable, so you'll quickly have a sense of place and connection to the neighbourhood in which you've chosen to be based. Each area has a distinct personality - from the historic charm of Mitte to the alternative vibes of Kreuzberg - making the selection of accommodation crucial to your Berlin experience. The best places to stay in Berlin are not just about a comfortable room, but about immersing yourself in the distinctive atmosphere of each area's boutiques, cafés, galleries, bars and ice cream shops. Guided walking tours are excellent, as are visits to world-class museums, galleries and memorials. Stay as long as you can; there's more than enough to fill a week in the city.
Berlin's story is one of extraordinary evolution and resilience, a narrative reflected in its incredibly diverse hospitality landscape. From boutique hotels in repurposed industrial spaces to luxurious establishments in restored historical buildings, the best places to stay in Berlin are fascinating in themselves. Book your trip well in advance -- these top spots fill up fast!
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Berlin (Kreuzberg)
Atmospheric student and artist friendly hostel in a pre-war brick-built factory. This characterful spot boasts a friendly cafe, courtyard, bright and quirky bedrooms, and dormitories for groups. A great value choice for groups of friends.
Berlin (Mitte)
A fabulous boutique slap bang in the middle of Berlin. Eclectic modern interiors filled with attractive objets d'arts, a lively bar, cosy library with fireplaces, gorgeous rooms and suites, and a Parisian restaurant. Super cool, very central, and good value.
Berlin (Reuterkiez)
Quietly located in Berlin's trendy Neukölln district, this quirky hotel has 18 unique and original rooms. Stay in caravans, log cabins or comfortable, contemporary bedrooms. Huttenpalast is located near hundreds of interesting bars, restaurants and clubs - a perfect hub for exploring the city.
Berlin (Mitte)
An urban retreat in the heart of Berlin. The chic, contemporary décor with vibrant pops of colour appeals to a young and hip crowd. The modern feel is further enhanced by the trendy bar, rooftop terrace, and a restaurant offering innovative cuisine. A lively and trendy stay at a reasonable rate.
Berlin (Charlottenburg)
A chic modern hotel in the quiet Charlottenburg district. Minimalist styled rooms are individually designed and boast high ceilings and enormous sash windows. A lively bar complete with billiard table and excellent breakfasts are on offer. A reasonably priced option for the design conscious.
Berlin (Europacity)
A sleek and stylish central hotel in a great central location, complete with a rooftop bar, cocktail bar and restaurant. The smart rooms are minimalist with a chic black and white aesthetic, featuring contemporary black furniture and dark parquet floors. Great for couples or business stays alike.
Berlin (Mitte)
Eclectic, funky hotel with rooms designed by different artists. Each room is as whacky as the next - the themes jump from time, to space, to travel. The sculptures in the lobby and philosophy in the stairwell accompany the guests en route rather like an art gallery in which you can stay the night.
Berlin (Halensee)
Large contemporary minimalist hotel, cool and affordable. Huge simple rooms with lots of natural light, pale colours, and minimalist furniture. Bar, in-room massage, and entertainment twice a month. A great choice for those looking for something functional and understated.
Berlin (Mitte)
A stylish hotel set in the heart of the city. Contemporary rooms are light and airy with floor to ceiling windows, crisp white linen and polished wooden floors. A rooftop bar is the perfect spot to enjoy an evening tipple. A trendy spot offered at very attractive prices.
Berlin (Kurfürstendamm)
A super trendy design hotel off the main retail street Kurfürstendamm. Contemporary rooms and suites with minimal furnishings and all the mod cons, lively member's only bar, top of the range spa, and a Thai restaurant. A highly coveted spot for movers and shakers.
Berlin (Friedrichshain)
The bare necessities in a hip, urban, youthful hotel. Rooms designed according to themes - think flea market collectibles scattered through 'the library' or 'the chalet', for example. Inexpensive and cool.
Berlin (Mitte)
The newest hotel in the Circus group following the ever-popular hostel. Creative design throughout. Bold colours in the individually designed rooms and some feature large works of pop-art. Regional-modern cuisine and an excellent cocktail list. Well positioned for city exploring.
Berlin (Charlottenburg)
A modern revamp of a classic Art Nouveau building. Charming rooms feature wooden floors and contemporary touches, think vast photos of gourds and Alice-in-Wonderland mirrors. Delicious organic breakfast is served in the bright and airy dining room. A fun and vibrant spot for exploring the city.
Berlin (Mitte)
A contemporary hotel in West Berlin's Mitte district. Large spaces have sleek lines and minimalist furnishings. Rooftop terrace, lively bar, fitness centre and excellent business facilities. Cosmopolitan with the right touch of sombreness. Ideal for leisure travellers as well as business visitors.
Berlin (Charlottenburg)
Subtly modern, lots of natural light, simple rooms in a sleepy part of Berlin. Lovely courtyard, spa, and restaurant inspired by New York. A great city choice for those looking for something less avant garde.
Berlin (Mitte)
A sleek designer hotel in a buzzing central area with a hip bar and restaurant, featuring an eclectic array of contemporary artworks. Smart rooms have a monochrome palette set against parquet floors and leather wall coverings and there are well-stocked minibars too. A sophisticated stay.
Berlin (Mitte)
A chic hotel in a practical central location with a restaurant, bar and art gallery. Expect sleek interiors featuring contemporary designer furniture and bold fabrics, while minimalist rooms have retro furniture and indulgent bathrooms. A great city bolthole.
Berlin (Mitte)
An eclectic mix of contemporary design and elegance. An iconic bar and steakhouse restaurant, small gym, and sophisticated suites with private balconies. A grown up spot with oodles of character.
Berlin (Kurfürstendamm)
This stylish boutique hotel occupies a heritage property in former West-Berlin. Interiors are simple and elegant with wooden floors, box-spring beds and bright windows; suites also feature a mural that pays homage to a Magritte work. Book a premium suite for a private balcony; an elegant city hotel.
Berlin (Kollwitzkiez)
The coolest place in town. Soho House is a playground for grown-ups. Chic boutique rooms and self-catering apartments, all completely different but equally as special as the next. Busy bistro, fantastic roof top bar and pool, gym and spa area. Young, fun, luxurious.
Berlin (Kreuzberg)
A chic design hotel in a quiet part of a hip Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg district, featuring a top-notch restaurant and bistro designed with a subdued Scandi-style. This theme continues upstairs with chic minimal rooms decorated with a soft palette and stylish wood furnishings. Superb!
Berlin (Mitte)
Smart and well-appointed self catering apartments with a distinctly Scandinavian vibe, with bedrooms featuring crisp white linens and minimalist black or grey furniture. Walls have tasteful artwork and the stylish furniture is nonetheless comfy, creating an overall sleek home-away-from-home feel.
Berlin (Friedrichshain)
This four-star design hotel is located in the heart of Berlin, not far from Alexanderplatz. The comfortable rooms have a bold, modern style and luxury finish. Choose between three contemporary restaurants and a chic bar with panoramic views over Berlin. A smart city choice.
Berlin (Tiergarten)
A contemporary luxury hotel set on the river in a serene part of Berlin. Light airy rooms and suites have large warehouse-style windows. Soft hues are livened by pops of green. A laid-back restaurant boasts lovely river views. Hire a hotel bike for easy access to all the action. A sleek property.
Berlin (Wilmersdorf)
Hip West-Berlin hotel with lavish, quirky interiors created by a well-known Israeli designer. The Asian-style restaurant is run by an award-winning chef, and the happening bar draws a stylish crowd with its weekend DJ sets. Rooms are decorated with sumptuous furnishings and bathrooms are luxurious.
Berlin (Kurfürstendamm)
A chic hotel in hip West Berlin housed in a 19th century building. Fusing retro eclecticism with modern practicality, it has a home away from home feel. Rooms are spacious and stylish with gorgeous sash windows. Breakfast and light evening meals are served. A real winner!
Berlin (Mitte)
A hip destination for movers and shakers in the revellers' district, Mitte. Urban-chic contemporary rooms with white washed walls and designer bed pods. Fantastic roof top bar, lots of parties, restaurant, and excellent spa.
Berlin (Mitte)
A chic and modern hotel located in the bustling Mitte district, close by to restaurants, bars and shops. Rooms are in contemporary style with comfort facilities. The bar is elegant with sleek design and a sumptuous buffet breakfast is served every morning. Super-central.
Berlin (Mitte)
A lovely townhouse hotel with a beautiful garden. Very traditional rooms have floral wallpapers and oil paintings. Slightly old fashioned, but a good choice for the sophisticated traveller.
Berlin (Tiergarten)
Lovely modern apartments in a great central location, with smart self-catering units and open-plan dining and lounge areas. Rooms are bright and smart, with parquet flooring, black-and-white photography and contemporary bathrooms complete with free-standing baths. A perfect city bolt-hole.
Berlin (Mauerpark)
An elegant B&B with an eclectic mix of boutique and modern furniture. Rooms and self-catering apartments have high ceilings, wooden floors and lots of natural light. A homely spot for groups of friends, couples or families. Great value too.
Berlin (Charlottenburg)
A smart and graceful hotel in one of Berlin's liveliest areas. Beautifully styled bedrooms with modern art, velvet seating and some with private balconies and in-room tubs. Trendy Butcher Restaurant for "burgers, booze and beer"! Sophisticated contemporary elegance in Charlottenburg.
Berlin (Tiergarten)
A hip central hotel, complete with a bar and restaurant. The warehouse space is attractively furnished with retro pieces, artwork and plants. Spacious rooms are fresh and airy, featuring light wooden four-posters, Chesterfield furniture and elegant Turkish rugs. A cool Berlin base.
Berlin (Gendarmenmarkt)
A luxury hotel in the heart of Berlin with a stylish converted warehouse feel. Guests can enjoy the fine, grill restaurant and an extensive Turkish spa. Rooms are decorated in warming, earthy colours and private balconies with city views are available on request.
Berlin (Kollwitzkiez)
A truly boutique collection of two hotels with rooms and a few self-catering apartments. Bedrooms have around the world themes - think Africa, Rome, China - in vibrant colours with stand alone bathtubs. A great choice for families, groups and couples.
Berlin (Kreuzberg)
A trendy hotel in the edgy neighbourhood of eastern Kreuzberg. Light bright rooms are individually styled yet follow a similar colour theme of natural tones set against red hues. With culture highly celebrated there's both a concert area and literary salon. The restaurant is fantastic too.
Berlin (Kreuzberg)
A contemporary hotel a stone's throw from Potsdamer Platz. Rooms, suites & apartments are bright and airy with wooden floors, Art-deco style furnishings, and smart bathrooms. The best boast a private balcony with city views. Excellent onsite restaurant, small spa and a garden. A chic city stay.
Berlin (Kollwitzkiez)
A simple hotel in a classical 19th century building. Well maintained, full of charm and close to museums and nightlife. Basic rooms, lovely lobby bar with parquet flooring and Cuban-style tables, and an English-style tea room. Convenient and comfortable for city exploring.
Berlin (Mauerpark)
A historic 19th century bath house conversion. Interiors have an industrial-chic feel with bare brick walls, beams and distressed paint finished in pastel hues. An impressive indoor swimming pool surrounded by grand arches is a real bonus and the spacious bar and restaurant area is hip and buzzing.
Berlin (Tiergarten)
25Hours Bikini Berlin is a design hotel in West Berlin, part of the hip 25 Hours boutique hotel chain. With an urban jungle theme, direct views over the Zoologischen Garten, quirky rooms and a buzzy rooftop bar and restaurant, the hotel encapsulates the creative and vibrant energy of the city.
Berlin (Friedrichshain)
Contemporary cutting-edge design hotel. Futuristic rooms have bubble gum colours and curvaceous furniture. Two recording studios, restaurant, and spa. A hip destination.
Berlin (Mitte)
Contemporary hotel in central Berlin with a popular restaurant, small gym, and within striking distance of the trendiest areas. Bedrooms and suites have light parquet floors, red walls, and all the modern gadgetry necessary. A cool city spot.
Berlin
Industrial chic meets modern elegance in Berlin’s edgy Friedrichshain district. Guests can expect sleek concrete walls softened by warm wood, plush velvet accents, and minimalist art. With a stylish bar, greenhouse restaurant, and a rooftop sauna, it’s the perfect blend of cool and comfort.
Berlin (Tiergarten)
Spectacularly modern and spacious suites in a large hotel. Michelin starred restaurant, extensive spa, and excellent meeting rooms. Fantastic penthouse suite at the top. Ideal for any modern city visitor. Stylish and gourmet.
Berlin
A renovated palace located in one of Berlin's smartest districts. Designed by fashionista Patrick Hellman attention has unsurprisingly been paid to every lavish detail. Sip a cocktail in the glamorous GQ Bar, unwind in the indulgent spa and have joyfully easy access to all the city has to offer.
Berlin (Charlottenburg)
This former courthouse and women’s prison has been artfully transformed into a unique hotel in Berlin's vibrant Charlottenburg. Light and airy rooms feature soft textures and warm tones. Guests can enjoy lush gardens, a chic restaurant, and a rooftop deck. A stylish stay with a touch of history.
Berlin (Tiergarten)
Previously an embassy in the 1930s, now an upmarket boutique hotel with a Michelin starred kitchen and excellent spa. Contemporary bedrooms and suites have light wood floors, lots of natural light, and splashes of modern art. A very stylish spot with all the trimmings.
Berlin (Kurfürstendamm)
A stylish and quirky hotel in a well known shopping street of Berlin. Rooms are uniquely designed, uber luxurious and some with open plan bathrooms. Also features a fine dining restaurant, a chic bar and fitness centre. Has been a popular hub with celebrities in the past, evokes classic elegance.
Berlin (Mitte)
Cool, easy-going designer hotel in a lively part of East Berlin. White on white studio rooms with magenta throws, kitchenettes and rain showers. A unique Aveda HairSpa and excellent Japanese/Italian fusion restaurant. A fashionable spot on the doorstep of galleries, restaurants, and shops.
Berlin (Grunewald)
A 1912 courtier's palace decorated by Karl Lagerfeld just outside Berlin in the leafy Grunewald suburbs. Opulence and grandeur from head to toe - rich crushed velvet fabrics, mahogany furniture, marble fireplaces, parquet floors, oil paintings. Two restaurants and a good spa. A lavish spot.
Berlin (Mitte)
Super stylish crash-pads ideal for trendy couples and weekenders, in the hip Berlin-Mitte district close to fabulous bars and restaurants. Sleek interiors have contemporary fittings and a muted colour palette, while in the rooms chic furnishings prioritise comfort and style. A delight.
Berlin (Tiergarten)
An elegant luxury hotel in the centre of Berlin. Sleek marble-clad interiors and stylish furniture set the tone. Sumptuous rooms and suites are the last word in luxury. Boasting an array of restaurants and bars plus a pool. A real treat!
Berlin (Mitte)
A boutique gem combining historic charm with modern art flair, in the heart of Berlin. Its chic interiors feature unique contemporary artworks and stylish decor. Guests can enjoy upscale dining options with locally-sourced menus and a lively bar scene. Perfect for a cultured, eco-friendly city stay.
Berlin (Mitte)
An achingly cool hotel in Berlin’s vibrant Mitte district. The decor is a harmonious mix of modern sophistication and classic touches - think herringbone floors, contemporary furnishings and statement lighting. Guests can enjoy a fitness centre, sauna, and a highly-rated restaurant. A stylish stay.
Berlin (Mitte)
Glitter and practicality combined in a well-run hotel. Highly polished marble, panelled public rooms, chandeliers, Victorian landscapes and English period prints. A sophisticated hotel with a double Michelin-starred restaurant. A home from home for glitterati.
Berlin (Mitte)
The Grande Dame of Berlin's hotels. Large, luxurious and sophisticated rooms with smart fabrics and elegant furniture. Fantastic spa, restaurant and conference facilities for both business and leisure guests. A hotel that caters to every comfort in excess and in style.
Berlin (Gendarmenmarkt)
One of Rocco Forte's finest hotels. Architectural splendour and grand interiors that ooze contemporary elegance. Sleek rooms and suites in blues, reds and beiges. Fantastic roof top terrace bar/lounge with unrivalled views of Berlin, great spa. An ultra-stylish spot for any city visitor.