40 Best Hotels in Berlin, Germany

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.

History meets contemporary style in the heart of Berlin, 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 like cozy nooks designed by Patricia Uriquola. Public spaces showcase the leafy neighborhood through walls of windows and the photography of noted shutterbugs like Helmut Newton, Henri Cartier-Bresson, and Diane Arbus. The 80 rooms are spread out over the historic or new wings, and feature views of the courtyard, nearby park, or the zoo. Some have balconies or terraces, or perks like curved bathtubs, but all feature a decor of streamlined furnishings, high ceilings, dark wood floors, and amenities like free Wi-Fi, premium TV channels, and HD Apple entertainment systems. Michelin-starred Catalonian chef Paco Perez oversees two on-site eateries—one casual, one fine dining—that draw upon the Mediterranean flavors of his homeland, while the zoo-view bar-and-tapas lounge serves everything from cocktails of the 1920s and '30s to a list of 400 German and Spanish wines. A well-equipped gym, swimming pool, Finnish sauna, and holistic-minded spa help relax both the leisure and post-meeting crowds.

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.

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.

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.

Tucked inside one of the city's oldest grand hotels, this remodeled property with 1920s-style elegance is an eclectic clash of New York City design meets Berlin tradition with bare, redbrick walls and cutting-edge interior design employing objets d'art and oversize mirrors and lamps.

Germany’s first Hoxton hotel brings a fun, playful vibe inspired by 1920s Art Nouveau style to West Berlin, with a mix of custom-made and vintage furnishings, a sceney lobby perfect for co-working, and an Indian restaurant and teahouse. Guest rooms, which range from Shoebox to Biggy Up, all include small desks or tables and mini-fridges. The House of Tandoor makes a fine stop for lunch and dinner, while the Teahouse offers snacks and drinks all day long; there’s also a bar featuring signature cocktails. Regular events such as art openings and wine tastings are open to all hotel guests.

The renowned porcelain manufacturer KPM uses its own products in this stylish hotel close to Tiergarten and the Berlin Zoo. Sleek black, white, and grey rooms with wood floors have an urban vibe and a comfy feel, with lounging chairs and large-size desks; some include floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies. All room rates include complimentary products inside the minibar. Amenities include a fitness room, sauna, table tennis, roof terrace, and well-regarded Asian restaurant. To get around town, take advantage of the hotel’s electric scooters and e-bikes. For the full experience, combine a stay with a tour of the adjacent porcelain factory; hotel guests get a tour discount.

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.

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.

This former women’s prison has been completely transformed into a minimalist boutique hotel surrounded by gorgeous wild gardens, with many guest rooms created from prison cells, a wonderful modern German restaurant and bar, and a rooftop pool and sauna. The hotel buildings, which date from 1896, housed prisoners until 1985; the structure stayed shuttered until the hotel opened in 2022. Guest rooms, with white walls and wood furnishings, range from cozy to classic to penthouse suites, some created by combining old prison cells and some newly built; all feature super-comfy COCO-MAT beds. Lovis Restaurant offers creative vegetarian-forward cuisine, and Lovis Bar creates interesting cocktails with a savory twist. Go for a dip year-round in the rooftop pool before warming up in the sauna (by reservation only); there’s also a small gym open 24 hours.

This boutique bed-and-breakfast is tucked away on a quiet tree-lined street in Prenzlauer Berg and offers uniquely designed rooms, which make it feel more like a finely appointed guest house than a stuffy hotel. Ackselhaus has several impressive themed rooms, including the safari-esque Africa suite and the Picasso room, and many feature freestanding tubs, rainforest showers, and flat-screen TVs; the more subdued Blue Home offers rooms with oceanic colors and decor. The two buildings share a cozy breakfast room (included the room rate if you book directly), and the nearby tram will speed you back down to Alexanderplatz and the center of town in just five minutes.

The Luise is one of Berlin's most original (and most inexpensive) boutique hotels, with each fantastically creative room in the 1825 building or 2003 built-on wing—facing the Reichstag—styled by a different artist.

This boutique hotel offers a convenient location in the heart of Mitte, with spacious rooms and plenty of perks. The retro minimalist decor, in keeping with the aesthetic of the parent company Camper Shoes, includes red accents and lots of natural light; rooms are stocked with Camper slippers to use during your stay. The sixth-floor 24-hour lounge offers salads, sandwiches, and drinks, and also serves breakfast, all included in the room rate.

This well-located hotel has spacious, airy rooms with large windows and a small but pleasant Finnish sauna. Cosmo makes good use of this former office building, keeping the luxe marble floors and elevator and adding a plush lobby. Rooms are modern, with dark woods and gray-and-white accents. Scent restaurant offers a breakfast buffet as well as an international menu with local and organic dishes. The Spittelmarkt location has great access to transportation, the Spree River, and the nearby Museum Island.

On a quiet residential street this turn-of-the-20th-century mansion with lots of modern, Bauhaus-style touches, sleek red-and-black rooms—and elegant in-house restaurant Die Quadriga—that like a hideaway even though Ku'damm is a short walk away.

Stylish guests feel at home at Europe's first Grand Hyatt, which has a feng shui–approved design that combines sleek black-and-white decor, thought-provoking modern art, and the city's history with Bauhaus photographs.

Inside of a meticulously restored late-19th-century tenement house, this charming, quaint oasis is only a few steps away from the buzzing restaurants and boutiques of Mitte.

Just steps from Sanssouci Park and with spectacular views of historic Luisenplatz and the city's restored Prussian city mansions, this is one of the most pleasant and conveniently located hotels in Potsdam. The baroque-style furnishings are warm and inviting, echoing the personal, friendly service. Guest rooms are large, bright, and comfortable. The spa area with sauna and solarium are an added bonus for relaxing after a day of sightseeing.

Located on a quiet residential street, this new basic hotel is a great option if you're looking for a reasonable price with some extras. The decor is based on artist Paul Klee, as the name suggests, with a bright palette and modular furniture. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, a free first round of minibar goodies, and eco bath products. The hotel's Chimney Room hosts readings and jazz performances, a nod to the building's former life as a café where prolific writers hung out in the 1960s. For an additional €20, upgrade to a spacious superior room, many of which have fantastic balconies.

This is one of the only non-chain first-class hotels in the heart of the old western downtown, and although it may not look like much from the outside, inside, the friendly staff and spacious rooms make it a popular choice.

The Q! has received several international design awards, and the rooms feel like larger-than-life artscapes: they're excruciatingly modern, with clean lines and modular, innovative uses of space (some even have a bathtub right next to the bed).

These individually decorated cabins and vintage caravans, in the heart of up-and-coming Neukölln, offer a funky take on glamping (glam indoor camping). You'll get the feel of sleeping under the stars without worrying about bugs or Berlin's chilly weather. A charming community space provides a well-stocked library and a small morning breakfast, while the café offers tempting vegetarian fare throughout the day.

From the heavily trafficked street, the huge "InterConti," the epitome of old West Berlin, evokes the Louvre with its glass pyramid entrance. In the rooms, modern gray, black, and beige furnishings are offset by pops of color and a rotating wall unit that allows you to watch TV while soaking in a tub. The Club rooms on the seventh and eighth floors have a private check-in area, and come with their own lounge, meeting rooms, and other extras. The spa's saunas and the 14th-floor restaurant, Hugo's, are incentives to stick around the hotel.

A dose of hygge in Berlin, this eco-friendly, sustainable outpost of the boho-chic Danish chain effortlessly blends sleek Scandinavian design with exotic Balinese accents, bringing a wholly unique look to the loft-style rooms.