Made up of 11 apartments of various sizes in an historic building, Brilliant Apartments offers a cozy and homey place to stay in the trendy and picturesque Prenzlauer Berg district of Berlin. The area is central, but fairly quiet, too, with lots of restaurants and shops within walking distance, and all major sights within a quick metro ride. The apartments are spacious and tastefully decorated, with separate kitchens, sitting areas, and dining areas.
Made up of 11 apartments of various sizes in an historic building, Brilliant Apartments offers a cozy and homey place to stay in the trendy and picturesque Prenzlauer Berg district of Berlin. The area is central, but fairly quiet, too, with lots of restaurants and shops within walking distance, and all major sights within a quick metro ride. The apartments are spacious and tastefully decorated, with separate kitchens, sitting areas, and dining areas.
The 17-room Art Nouveau-style ArtHotel Connection is a friendly gay hotel in the Schoeneberg district, located on a floor of an historic apartment building. It's light on amenities, with no restaurant or bar on-site, but there are plenty of places to dine and drink in the neighborhood. This hotel isn't right in the center of the main tourist attractions, but they're easy to get to, with two underground stations close by. Rooms and public spaces make a feature of the nineteenth century architecture and feature quirky touches to add character. It's worth noting that some rooms share a bathroom.
The 17-room Art Nouveau-style ArtHotel Connection is a friendly gay hotel in the Schoeneberg district, located on a floor of an historic apartment building. It's light on amenities, with no restaurant or bar on-site, but there are plenty of places to dine and drink in the neighborhood. This hotel isn't right in the center of the main tourist attractions, but they're easy to get to, with two underground stations close by. Rooms and public spaces make a feature of the nineteenth century architecture and feature quirky touches to add character. It's worth noting that some rooms share a bathroom.
The quirky, 48-room Arte Luise Kunsthotel is reasonably priced for its central location in the heart of Berlin; it's close to Brandenburg Gate and the Checkpoint Charlie Museum, but in a fairly quiet neighborhood, although some rooms do get noise from the nearby central train station. The budget hotel's rooms are individually decorated by local artists, so you can choose to stay in the Marilyn Monroe or the Vincent Van Gogh room; some do have shared bathrooms, though, and accommodations are relatively basic in substance. There's a good restaurant, but not much else in terms of facilities.
The quirky, 48-room Arte Luise Kunsthotel is reasonably priced for its central location in the heart of Berlin; it's close to Brandenburg Gate and the Checkpoint Charlie Museum, but in a fairly quiet neighborhood, although some rooms do get noise from the nearby central train station. The budget hotel's rooms are individually decorated by local artists, so you can choose to stay in the Marilyn Monroe or the Vincent Van Gogh room; some do have shared bathrooms, though, and accommodations are relatively basic in substance. There's a good restaurant, but not much else in terms of facilities.
The upscale 83-room H'Otello K'80 is a safe option for a business or leisure trip to Berlin. It's in a great location just off the well-heeled Kurfürstendamm avenue in western Berlin, close to the city's major sights and public transport, and it's within easy to reach from the airport. The hotel itself is modern and stylish, with clean, comfortable rooms and some high-end amenities, including a sauna, fitness center, and bar. Some rooms suffer from train noise and the building's extreme modernity can feel a little stark at times in the leafy neighborhood.
The upscale 83-room H'Otello K'80 is a safe option for a business or leisure trip to Berlin. It's in a great location just off the well-heeled Kurfürstendamm avenue in western Berlin, close to the city's major sights and public transport, and it's within easy to reach from the airport. The hotel itself is modern and stylish, with clean, comfortable rooms and some high-end amenities, including a sauna, fitness center, and bar. Some rooms suffer from train noise and the building's extreme modernity can feel a little stark at times in the leafy neighborhood.
The 172-room Wyndham Garden Berlin Mitte is a mid-range hotel situated in a fairly residential area on the north edge of the Mitte district, about 25 minutes from Alexanderplatz via public transit. The hotel has some nice extra property features like a modern fitness center, a spacious restaurant, and a lobby bar and lounge that extends onto a glass-roofed terrace. But rooms are a mixed bag. They're spacious with sitting areas and lots of natural light, but decor is sparse and can be dated. Amenities in entry-level rooms are limited, too -- no AC or mini-fridges, and some lack flat-screen TVs. For a more centrally located hotel (albeit with smaller rooms) consider the Hotel Gat Point Charlie.
The 172-room Wyndham Garden Berlin Mitte is a mid-range hotel situated in a fairly residential area on the north edge of the Mitte district, about 25 minutes from Alexanderplatz via public transit. The hotel has some nice extra property features like a modern fitness center, a spacious restaurant, and a lobby bar and lounge that extends onto a glass-roofed terrace. But rooms are a mixed bag. They're spacious with sitting areas and lots of natural light, but decor is sparse and can be dated. Amenities in entry-level rooms are limited, too -- no AC or mini-fridges, and some lack flat-screen TVs. For a more centrally located hotel (albeit with smaller rooms) consider the Hotel Gat Point Charlie.
The Hotel Gat Point Charlie is a solid mid-range option conveniently located in the bustling Mitte district, in walking distance to major attractions, like Checkpoint Charlie, which is just a three-minute walk from the hotel. The property's 140 rooms, which range from singles to junior suites, are bright, clean, and comfortable with trendy minimalistic, modern decor, though extras like mini-fridges and coffee/tea service don't come standard, and there's no AC. The property has an Asian restaurant, a trendy bar serving drinks and light fare, plus a nice breakfast spread and free Wi-Fi. Travelers on the market for larger rooms might consider the Mondrian Suites Hotel Berlin Checkpoint Charlie, but this spot offers fewer features and design is less fresh.
The Hotel Gat Point Charlie is a solid mid-range option conveniently located in the bustling Mitte district, in walking distance to major attractions, like Checkpoint Charlie, which is just a three-minute walk from the hotel. The property's 140 rooms, which range from singles to junior suites, are bright, clean, and comfortable with trendy minimalistic, modern decor, though extras like mini-fridges and coffee/tea service don't come standard, and there's no AC. The property has an Asian restaurant, a trendy bar serving drinks and light fare, plus a nice breakfast spread and free Wi-Fi. Travelers on the market for larger rooms might consider the Mondrian Suites Hotel Berlin Checkpoint Charlie, but this spot offers fewer features and design is less fresh.
The Michelberger Hotel is an artsy, mid-range option set in a former warehouse in the Friedrichshain neighborhood. The funky, book-filled lobby has a piano instead of a TV, handmade clothing for sale, and lots of low couches where its young guests hang out. The bar hosts DJs and live music. Most of the 119 rooms have spare, modern decor; some have cement floors, big windows, and open showers, while others have bunk beds and can accommodate larger groups. The big breakfast buffet (for a fee) includes vegan and gluten-free options, and locally sourced food and drinks can be enjoyed on the outdoor terrace. Those looking for a more traditional property in Fiedrichshain should consider the popular Holiday Inn Berlin City East Side. It’s tends to be cheaper and has a Starbucks on-site.
The Michelberger Hotel is an artsy, mid-range option set in a former warehouse in the Friedrichshain neighborhood. The funky, book-filled lobby has a piano instead of a TV, handmade clothing for sale, and lots of low couches where its young guests hang out. The bar hosts DJs and live music. Most of the 119 rooms have spare, modern decor; some have cement floors, big windows, and open showers, while others have bunk beds and can accommodate larger groups. The big breakfast buffet (for a fee) includes vegan and gluten-free options, and locally sourced food and drinks can be enjoyed on the outdoor terrace. Those looking for a more traditional property in Fiedrichshain should consider the popular Holiday Inn Berlin City East Side. It’s tends to be cheaper and has a Starbucks on-site.
Catalonia Berlin Mitte is a trendy 131-room, four-pearl business hotel in central Berlin. Rooms are tasteful and modern, with industrial-style decor, comfortable beds, flat-screen TVs, and sleek bathrooms. The hotel has an urban industrial theme, which is carried through from the lobby to the restaurant and the graffitied walls of some of the corridors. There's a nice restaurant and cocktail bar on-site, a fitness center, and two meeting rooms. There's not much to see in the immediate area, but there is an underground station across the street and some of the city's major sights are within walking distance. Visitors wanting to be close to the city center ought to compare rates at the Tryp Berlin Mitte Hotel, another four-pearl property with a more central location.
Catalonia Berlin Mitte is a trendy 131-room, four-pearl business hotel in central Berlin. Rooms are tasteful and modern, with industrial-style decor, comfortable beds, flat-screen TVs, and sleek bathrooms. The hotel has an urban industrial theme, which is carried through from the lobby to the restaurant and the graffitied walls of some of the corridors. There's a nice restaurant and cocktail bar on-site, a fitness center, and two meeting rooms. There's not much to see in the immediate area, but there is an underground station across the street and some of the city's major sights are within walking distance. Visitors wanting to be close to the city center ought to compare rates at the Tryp Berlin Mitte Hotel, another four-pearl property with a more central location.
Set in a quiet residential neighborhood far from the city center, the 53-room Schlosshotel Im Grunewald is a small but opulent five-pearl boutique that was once a private mansion. The interiors have since been redesigned by Chanel's Karl Lagerfeld to dazzling effect. The standard Deluxe Rooms are small yet posh, offering free minibars and marble bathrooms with heated floors, and there are a handful of incredible suites. An indoor pool, full spa, and beautiful gardens provide plenty of space for the well-heeled traveler to relax, and the nearby Grunewald forest is a great natural perk. The service is top-notch on paper, with personal drivers and translators available, but not always so in practice. Non-smokers may not appreciate that the haze from the cigar lounge and designated smoking areas can intrude into the dining spaces. Travelers looking to sightsee should consider arranging for a car, or private driver, both of which the hotel can provide. Wi-Fi is free throughout.
Set in a quiet residential neighborhood far from the city center, the 53-room Schlosshotel Im Grunewald is a small but opulent five-pearl boutique that was once a private mansion. The interiors have since been redesigned by Chanel's Karl Lagerfeld to dazzling effect. The standard Deluxe Rooms are small yet posh, offering free minibars and marble bathrooms with heated floors, and there are a handful of incredible suites. An indoor pool, full spa, and beautiful gardens provide plenty of space for the well-heeled traveler to relax, and the nearby Grunewald forest is a great natural perk. The service is top-notch on paper, with personal drivers and translators available, but not always so in practice. Non-smokers may not appreciate that the haze from the cigar lounge and designated smoking areas can intrude into the dining spaces. Travelers looking to sightsee should consider arranging for a car, or private driver, both of which the hotel can provide. Wi-Fi is free throughout.
