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Best Area to Stay in Berlin – Best Hotels & Travel Tips

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By Lina Stock on March 4, 2020 • Last updated January 2, 2021 • Leave a Comment
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Berlin is one of the most unique cities in Europe and figuring out where to stay in Berlin can pose a real challenge. The city is huge, sprawling and has many different districts.

A visit to the German capital will leave you wondering how one city can have space for so many different, diverse and unusual districts within its boundaries.

Visiting the city, exploring the history and culture and discovering the many alternative areas is always an incredible experience, but working out where to stay in Berlin beforehand is never as much fun.

Berlin has something for every traveler’s taste, from artsy areas to hardcore party districts, but figuring out the best area for you may not be easy.

With this guide though, planning your stay in Berlin just got much less complicated. This is the complete guide on where to stay in Berlin.


Where to Stay in Berlin: Best Districts & Hotel Recommendations


Berlin Mitte


Bradenburg Gate- Where to Stay in Berlin

The Mitte is the center of Berlin. Mitte literally translates to the middle and is the central area of Berlin. Mitte is home to the famous Reichstag building, the Brandenburg Gate, Museum Island, and the somber but eye-opening Holocaust Memorial.

Staying in Mitte will allow you to be within walking distance of all of Berlin’s most famous tourist attractions and for first-time visitors to the city, it’s the best place to be to get acquainted with the German capital.

Top luxury hotels we recommend in Berlin Mitte:

  • Gorki Apartments 
  • Regent Berlin 
  • Hotel de Rome 

Top mid-range hotels we recommend in Berlin Mitte:

  • Adina Apartment Hotel Checkpoint Charlie 
  • ApartHotel Residenz Am Deutschen Theater 
  • The Circus Hotel 

Top budget hotels we recommend in Berlin Mitte:

  • MEININGER Hotel Mitte Humboldthaus 
  • B&B Hotel Alexanderplatz 
  • Ibis Styles Alexanderplatz 

Top hostels we recommend in Berlin Mitte:

  • Novalis Hotel 
  • Mikon Eastgate Hotel 
  • Hotel Kubrat Mitte 

Kreuzberg


Berlin Germany skyline

Staying in Kreuzberg is about experiencing the diverse and vibrant street life that the district is known for.

There are regular street markets and many of Berlin’s best food stalls are found in the area, while the alleys and buildings of Kreuzberg are home to some of the most interesting art and graffiti in the city.

Stay in Kreuzberg if you love an alternative scene or if you like partying long into the early hours of the morning.

Top luxury hotels we recommend in Kreuzberg:

  • Orania Berlin 
  • Hotel Johann 
  • Movenpick Hotel 

Top mid-range hotels we recommend in Kreuzberg:

  • Grimm’s am Potsdamer Platz 
  • Crowne Plaza – Potsdamer Platz 
  • Hotel Sarotti-Hoefe 

Top budget hotels we recommend in Kreuzberg:

  • Mercure Hotel Mitte 
  • NH Berlin Potsdamer Platz 
  • Relexa Hotel Stuttgarter Hof 

Top hostels we recommend in Kreuzberg:

  • Select Hotel Checkpoint Charlie 
  • Holiday Inn Express City Centre 
  • Hotel Angleterre 

Charlottenburg


Charlottenburg in Berlin

Charlottenburg is one of the city’s more upmarket and high-end districts, a tradition that began hundreds of years ago when the majestic Charlottenburg Palace was built here by German royalty in the 18th century.

A stay in Charlottenburg will immerse you in the finer styles and history of the city, and give you a  glimpse into the new age of the district, as there are now concept malls, unique restaurants and a diverse, yet refined bar scene to explore here.

Top luxury hotels we recommend in Charlottenburg:

  • Hotel am Steinplatz, Autograph Collection 
  • SO/ Berlin Das Stue 
  • The Mandala Hotel 

Top mid-range hotels we recommend in Charlottenburg:

  • Hotel Q! 
  • 25hours Hotel Bikini 
  • Hotel OTTO 

Top budget hotels we recommend in Charlottenburg:

  • Aparthotel Vega 
  • B&B Hotel -Tiergarten 
  • aletto Hotel Kudamm 

Top hostels we recommend in Charlottenburg:

  • Kima Hotel 
  • Hotel Luetzow 
  • ECONTEL HOTEL Charlottenburg 

Friedrichshain


street art in Berlin

The former East Berlin district of Friedrichshain is now one of the liveliest, most vibrant and interesting districts in the German capital. There are endless streets full of bars and trendy restaurants exuding a dynamic vibe that captivates visitors and locals alike.

The art scene is ever-growing, while surviving stretches of the Berlin wall still continue to attract those interested in Berlin’s divided history long after its fall.

Friedrichshain is the best place to stay in Berlin for those who have seen the usual sights of the city, but who enjoy discovering unique pockets of history and contemporary life.

Top luxury hotels we recommend in Friedrichshain:

  • Hotel Indigo Berlin City – East Side 
  • Leonardo Royal Hotel Alexanderplatz 
  • Moxy Berlin Ostbahnhof 

Top mid-range hotels we recommend in Friedrichshain:

  • New Berlin 
  • Michelberger Hotel 
  • Holiday Inn – City East Side 

Top budget hotels we recommend in Friedrichshain:

  • Almodovar Hotel 
  • Select Hotel Ostbahnhof 
  • IntercityHotel Ostbahnhof 

Top hostels we recommend in Friedrichshain:

  • Ibis Ostbahnhof 
  • nu hotel 
  • Luxoise 

Prenzlauer Berg


street scene - Where to Stay in Berlin

Stay in Prenzlauer Berg for a quiet, peaceful yet always interesting visit to Berlin. The district is really a residential area more than anything else and it certainly doesn’t try to attract tourists – although it definitely still does.

Prenzlauer Berg is home to countless idyllic streetside cafes, a few historic buildings and it constantly exudes a friendly, chilled vibe from every angle you explore.

Top luxury hotels we recommend in Prenzlauer Berg:

  • Ackselhaus 
  • Soho House 
  • Louisa’s Place 

Top mid-range hotels we recommend in Prenzlauer Berg:

  • Myer’s Hotel
  • Vienna House Easy 
  • Hotel Oderberger 

Top budget hotels we recommend in Prenzlauer Berg:

  • Vienna House Andel’s
  • Victor’s Residenz Hotel 
  • Holiday Inn Berlin City Center East Prenzlauer Berg 

Top hostels we recommend in Prenzlauer Berg:

  • Zarenhof Prenzlauer Berg 
  • Ibis Berlin Mitte 
  • Hotel Transit Loft 
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Article by Lina Stock

Lina is an award-winning photographer and writer that has been exploring the world since 2001. She has traveled to 100 countries on all 7 continents. Member: SATW, NATJA, ATTA, ITWA
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