Mitte
The Brandenburg Gate, Museum Island and Unter den Linden. The most central district, and the obvious choice for a first visit.
Sources and further reading · Mitte
Germany
Hotels in Berlin
Berlin is big and spread out, with several centres rather than one. Decide whether you want the landmarks of Mitte on your doorstep or the cafés and nightlife of the districts around it, then look at the S-Bahn and U-Bahn lines nearby.
This guide helps you choose an area. Hotel prices and availability are checked when you search with dates and guests.
Get to know the area before choosing a hotel
Prenzlauer Berg
Restored nineteenth-century streets, cafés and weekend markets north of Mitte. Residential and relaxed, close to the centre by tram.
Sources and further reading · Prenzlauer BergKreuzberg
Canals, street food, bars and a mix of cultures south of the centre. The liveliest choice, especially at night.
Sources and further reading · KreuzbergGetting in from the airport
Berlin Brandenburg (BER)
The FEX Airport Express runs from the terminal to Berlin Hauptbahnhof, and S-Bahn and regional trains also run into the city. The airport is outside the city, so allow time for the journey.
Before choosing your address
- Distances in Berlin are long. Check the S-Bahn or U-Bahn station nearest the hotel and where its lines go.
- Berlin charges a city tax on overnight stays. Read the rate terms to see whether it is included.
- In nightlife districts, ask for a room facing the courtyard if you want a quiet night.
Worth reading before you book
How to choose a hotel: what to check before you book
The right hotel is not the grandest on the list; it is the one that fits the days you planned. Five checks, in this order.
What you pay at the hotel: taxes, fees and the deposit
The booking closed at one price and the bill shows another. Usually that is not a mistake but a local tax.
How to read a flight before you book: times, stops, duration and the fare rules
Two flights at the same price can be very different trips. Everything that tells them apart is already on the result — it only has to be read in the right order.
