Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin
The Adlon's prime setting adjacent to the Brandenburg Gate, wonderful spa, and highly regarded restaurants (including Michelin-starred Lorenz Adlon) make this one of the top addresses to stay in Berlin.
9 Best Hotels in Berlin, Germany
Berlin’s distinct personality shines through in its hotels. You’ll find everything here—rooms individually designed by artists at Arte Luise Kunsthotel; funky indoor camping at Hüttenpalast; ship cabins on the Spree River at Eastern Comfort; or classic European luxury at Hotel Adlon Kempinski. There’s something for everyone.
Although much of the city was destroyed during the war, many of the city’s hotels are in beautiful historic buildings, from old boarding houses like the Honigmond Hotel to the neoclassical Hotel de Rome, formerly a 19th-century bank. But with tourism on the upswing, the hotel industry is happily expanding to accommodate. New buildings seem to go up every day, including the Waldorf Astoria, a 1920s-style skyscraper in West Berlin, and Monbijou Hotel, on the quiet Monbijou park, which feels more like a neighborhood spot, although it’s just around the corner from a buzzing marketplace. Though prices in midrange to luxury hotels have increased, Berlin's first-class hotels still tend to be less expensive than their counterparts in Paris, London, or Rome, with comparatively spacious rooms.
Many of the city’s hotels are found around the major destination spots in Mitte—home of the Berlin Cathedral, Museum Island, and many other landmarks—and recently, a string of new, fashionable hotels have been opened around West Berlin’s ritzy shopping boulevard Kurfürstendamm in Charlottenburg; these are great places to stay if you’re looking to pack in lots of sightseeing. But Berlin is an expansive city, and there are great farther-flung accommodations as well: Schlosshotel im Grunewald, near the beautiful Grunewald forest; Das Stue, in Tiergarten park, or the 25hours with an insider’s peek into the Berlin Zoo animal dens; and artist-inspired Hotel Klee, in the low-key residential neighborhood of Friedenau, a short ride away from the bustle.
Hotels listed here as $$$$ often come down to a $$ level on weekdays or when there is low demand. You may also have the option to decline the inclusion of breakfast, which can save you anywhere from €8 to €30 per person per day.
The least expensive accommodations are in pensions, which are similar to bed-and-breakfasts. These basic lodgings have limited amenities but include a European breakfast spread, which usually consists of bread, jam, meats, and cheeses. These are mostly found in western districts such as Charlottenburg, Schöneberg, and Wilmersdorf.
German and European travelers often use apartment-rental agencies for longer stays, and Americans on a budget should consider this as well (apartments start at €350 per month). In Berlin, double rooms with shared bathrooms in private apartments begin at around €33 per day.
Château Royal
For an appealing mix of one-of-a-kind rooms individually designed by artists and an über-central location steps from the Brandenburg Gate, this vibrant hotel inside two historical buildings dating from 1850 and 1910, refreshed by renowned British architectural firm David Chipperfield, can’t be beat. Charming guest rooms, with herringbone parquet floors and oak furnishings, each feature art from different artists, including custom beds, paintings, or video installations; the art extends to the hotel’s hallways and other public spaces. Restaurant Château Royal offers up Mediterranean cuisine with a special focus on wine, or you can partake in a top-notch cocktail at the bar, which relocates to the rooftop during summer months.
Hotel de Rome
In a 19th-century former bank, the luxurious Hotel de Rome offers well-designed rooms with fantastic views of the Berlin landmarks around Unter den Linden, a unique spa and pool area in the old bank vault, and extremely helpful service.
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Hotel Telegraphenamt Berlin
This immense neo-baroque building was once home to Berlin’s telegraph office and now houses an airy, industrial-looking hotel with an inviting open-plan lobby, comfortable rooms, and an enormous gym, complete with saunas. Guest rooms, with vaulted ceilings and exposed brick walls, range in size from cozy to roomy to a two-level maisonette; two even larger rooms, Mabel’s Place and Grant’s Residence, sleep six and eight people, respectively. The stylish ROOT Bar serves up tasty cocktails and features a regular DJ. The nearly 13,000-square-foot gym, part of the hotel’s member’s club, is also open to hotel guests.
The Ritz-Carlton Berlin
Judging from the outside of this gray, high-rise hotel that soars above Potsdamer Platz, you would never guess that inside it's all luxurious, 1920s-style art deco design (polished during a full renovation in 2019), with rooms nicely appointed with exquisite furniture, marble bathrooms, and great views of Potsdamer Platz and the Tiergarten.
SO/ Berlin Das Stue
History meets contemporary style on the edge of the leafy Tiergarten, in a building that once housed the Royal Danish Embassy and still retains governmental grandeur—from the classical facade to the dramatic entry staircase—now mixed with warming touches from designer Patricia Uriquola and modern tapas at The Casual restaurant.
The Regent Berlin
One of Berlin's most esteemed and exclusive hotels, the Regent pairs the opulence of gilt furniture, thick carpets, marble floors, tasseled settees, and crystal chandeliers with such modern conveniences as flat-screen TVs and Nespresso coffeemakers.
Schlosshotel im Grunewald
In the beautiful, verdant setting of residential Grunewald, this small but palatial hotel is full of classic style and lavish decor. You might be reminded of a late-19th-century château. The interior was designed by Chanel's Karl Lagerfeld, whose personal suite is available to guests if the master himself is not in town. Service is amazingly personal but never intrusive. Arrange for a car, as this location is not convenient for seeing the central sights.
Waldorf Astoria Berlin
This impressive skyscraper, a nod to the Waldorf's original New York location, has a chic art deco look, a suitably glamorous interior, and Germany's first Waldorf Astoria Spa complete with indoor pool.
