The Best Hotels in Berlin at Every Price Point

The Best Hotels in Berlin at Every Price Point More than three decades after the wall came down, Berlin remains a city in constant flux, where the past and present intertwine in wildly innovative ways. A booming capital brimming with youthful energy and creative ideas, it is reinventing itself brick by brick—and nowhere is this more evident than in its dynamic hotel scene. New life has been breathed into landmark properties, and dilapidated buildings have been rescued and refashioned into chic boutique stays. Famed global brands such as Rocco Forte and The Hoxton have arrived on the scene, joining timeless classics that have stood for the past century. From the splashy west to the grittier east, property choices in every style and at every price point span the city. Here are the best hotels in Berlin that are open for check-in now, as chosen by our local editors. Our top picks: - Best for luxury: Waldorf Astoria Berlin - Best for a central location: Telegraphenamt - Best for families: Michelberger Hotel - Read Full Review Housed in a late 19th-century building, Irish lifestyle hotel brand The Dean brings its “vibe first” philosophy to the German capital, pairing bold design with cultural connectivity and a food concept that draws in more than just overnight guests. Interiors channel Berlin’s creative energy and avant-garde spirit from the moment you step inside. Historic architectural details sit alongside saturated colors, sculptural lighting, and a confident, contemporary design language. Room numbers are handwritten on the doors rather than printed—an intentionally imperfect detail that nods to Berlin’s slightly rough-around-the-edges character. In the bathrooms, original black-and-white tiles have been preserved, punctuated by red shower frames and boldly framed mirrors. Toiletries are by D.S. & Durga, lending a subtle spa feel. For food, Benedict is the heart of the hotel—a bakery, restaurant, and bar combined in one lively, open space. Breakfast is served until 4 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends. The focus is, naturally, on eggs Benedict in multiple variations: with ham and cheese, avocado, or pulled beef, served on brioche or a buttery croissant. The brand’s Irish roots are also present in the drinks offering: whiskey in every minibar, the Irish cocktail “Ól,” and even a dedicated Guinness tap behind the bar—a small but unmistakable nod to its heritage. —Susanna Gunst - Read Full Review This sophisticated hotel in Mitte’s bustling center, steps from the Brandenburg Gate, features one-of-a-kind guest rooms decorated by local and international artists. The prominent neon sign on the façade is strategically placed above a self-portrait done in bronze by artist Alicja Kwade, and once inside, you’re transported into a moodily lit living room reminiscent of an art patron’s salon. Refined couples, having just finished their cocktails, chat quietly while on their way out to the Staatsoper (German State Opera). It all feels very calm and grown up, like an idealized version of Berlin’s past artistic glories, updated with a buzzy sense of creative present. Bed down in a room with hand-painted wallpaper or a hand-carved folding screen; each is uniquely decorated and may have a one-of-a-kind large-scale painting on the wall, or even a funky video installation. Bathrooms are lined in glazed subway-style tiles and have heated floors and large walk-in showers. The property is an easy to walk to the Reichstag; if you’ve come to shop, Friedrichstrasse is a block away; to run or bike, the large green expanse of Tiergarten is a hop and a skip. —Liz Humphreys - Read Full Review With an exceptional location on Monbijoupark in the Mitte district, this grand neo-Baroque building once housed the city’s vast telegraph office—built between 1910 and 1916, and at one time the most sophisticated postal building in Germany. It has since been meticulously restored and transformed into a posh destination for discerning travelers looking to stay close to a huge selection of trendy restaurants, bars, and shops, as well as beloved Hackesche Höfe's old courtyards-turned-commercial spaces. The 97 guest rooms all have an industrial look, with brick-barrel vaulted ceilings divided by metal beams and exposed brick walls. Art Deco design elements like illuminated glass capsules, which display the room numbers, nod toward the building’s history, and hanging lamps adorn each side of the bed like a movie star’s chandelier earrings. Though occupied by digital nomads during the day, the bar at ROOT buzzes after dark, and a DJ spins techno beats nightly starting at 8 p.m.—this is Berlin, after all. —L.H. - Read Full Review Fans of the flagship Waldorf Astoria New York will feel right at home in this Berlin outpost, set in an elegant skyscraper in City West and just around the corner from the exclusive shopping boulevard Kurfürstendamm (Ku’damm). Rooms are seriously big—starting at 452 square feet—and designed in a contemporary style, with neutral gray velour furnishings, swirl-patterned rugs, and a statement-making gold wall behind the beds. Large marble bathrooms have separate tubs and showers in every category, and the in-mirror televisions and Aesop toiletries add a luxurious touch. Reached by a separate elevator, the Tower Suites (floors 22 to 31) are worth it for the views—of the city, the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, or the neighboring Tiergarten park and Berlin Zoo. For a true splurge, the massive 30th-floor Astor Suite (with floor-to-ceiling windows, a balcony, and a separate dining room and kitchen) or the 31st-floor Presidential Suite (complete with a grand piano, open fireplace, and two balconies) boast sweeping city views. —Jennifer Ceaser - Read Full Review A neoclassical 19th-century bank houses this five-star Rocco Forte property, which enjoys an unrivaled location on Bebelplatz, right in the historic heart of East Berlin. Many of the building’s original details—graceful marble columns, skylights, an intricate iron staircase—have been retained, most notably down below in the pool area, formerly the bank’s jewel vault. A contemporary design streak runs throughout the lobby, which is dotted with oversized black velvet sofas, towering red-lacquer vases, and dangling globe lights, plus a playful pink neon birdcage as the centerpiece. Book one of the higher-end suites and get perks galore, including personalized concierge service, luggage unpacking, free pressing of one garment, and in-house movies. There's a standard minibar in all rooms, but you can request a bespoke Rocco Forte Nourish minibar in advance, stocked with a selection of healthy snacks and drinks. —J.C. - Read Full Review Built in 1891 as a private residence and converted into a hotel in 1911, Hotel Zoo has been one of West Berlin’s poshest stays for more than a century. In the 1950s, it served as the VIP hotel for the Berlin International Film Festival and was a haunt for A-listers like Grace Kelly and Sophia Loren. So it’s fitting that the hotel’s glamorous history has been reinterpreted by two Hollywood designers, Dayna Lee and Ted Berner. The cool design aesthetic and location on Ku'damm, Berlin's best shopping street, make it a covetable stay for anyone. —J.C. - Read Full Review Today, there’s that sense that Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin—having withstood the vicissitudes of a tumultuous century—is armor-plated, as unassailable as the bulletproof floor-to-ceiling windows of the presidential suites. Under the Kempinski aegis since the 1990s, it bottles that sense of timelessness and offers a feeling of security and tradition as something that is as precious as it is soothing. The past is present here, exuding patrician-style grandeur and elegance: the Art Deco floor gauges in the elevators, an old-fashioned bicycle that the bellboys use, the panels of walnut wood in the Michelin-starred Lorenz Adlon Esszimmer restaurant, acres of marble for a grand staircase, and gold flakes even on the lobby lounge’s currywurst. Old-school perfectionism calls for the three types of caviar and Champagne at breakfast, as well as butler-ironed newspapers brought to the table. It all contributes to that illusion that you are in a cocoon, away from the travails of the world. —Catherine Fairweather - Read Full Review KPM is the vision of Berlin banker Jörg Woltmann, who helped save the 18th-century Royal Porcelain Manufactory Berlin complex on which the hotel has stood since 2019. The ultra-modern, cube-like building has picked up multiple design and architecture prizes and was nominated as Europe’s Leading Design Hotel by the 2021 World Travel Awards. Rooms are minimalist, chic, and smartly designed, with functional desks, high-tech wall control panels, and clever built-ins that make the spaces seem larger than they are—aided by the floor-to-ceiling windows. If weather permits, take advantage of the rooftop terrace with great views over Berlin—just remember to bring your own drinks, as there is no bar. Major sites like Tiergarten and the Berlin Zoo are 10 and 15 minutes by foot, respectively. —J.C. - Read Full Review Set in a restored 1913 Art Nouveau building along leafy Oranienplatz, Orania is one of the few hotels—and the only upscale option—in the edgy, nightlife-filled Kreuzberg. A large, open-plan "Living Room," which functions as a restaurant-bar-lounge, is bookended by two roaring fireplaces (in winter) and surrounded by enormous windows; a raised corner stage sports a Steinway piano (there's classical or jazz most nights). The rooms and suites vary in size and layout, but all are similarly designed: lots of rich woods, deep red textiles featuring the hotel’s signature gold elephant, handmade Persian carpets, and curvaceous lamps from Catellani. If you're a frequent visitor to Berlin and love nightlife, this hotel is ideal for you. —J.C. - Read Full Review A renovated 1950s high-rise is home to the Berlin outpost of this hip German hotel chain, which is sandwiched between the Berlin Zoo and the trendy concept mall Bikini Berlin. There's a fun energy as soon as you walk into the third-floor reception area, dubbed Bikini Island, which sports a playful jungle-themed design, with tropical plants, stuffed monkeys, and hammocks perfectly positioned to look out over the zoo’s monkey and bird cages. All rooms, even the ones called XL, are on the smaller side, but the funky Jungle Rooms, many with their own hammocks overlooking the zoo, offer an escape different from others you can find in the city. The hotel is also home to the Monkey Bar, one of Berlin's most popular cocktail spots, and guests can cut the line by taking a private elevator straight to the door. —J.C. - Read Full Review This five-star property, long known for its impeccable white-glove service, has a sophisticated look that nods to 1920s Berlin. Entry-level Deluxe Rooms are plenty spacious, measuring a generous 430 square feet, but it’s worth trading up to a Deluxe View Room for fantastic views overlooking Potsdamer Platz. For even more exclusivity, the 42 Club Level rooms and suites on the 10th and 11th floors offer 24-hour access to a lounge with panoramic city vistas, complimentary food and drink, and a private concierge. The elegant sandstone tower fits right in with the neighboring skyscrapers on bustling Potsdamer Platz, and guests are a short stroll from the Holocaust Memorial, the Brandenburg Gate, and Tiergarten park's 519 acres of tree-lined paths and flowering gardens. —J.C. - Read Full Review From the outside, the circa-1970s building housing The Hoxton doesn’t look like anything special. But step into the oversized lobby chock-full of comfy places to sit (with your choice of chairs and sectionals arranged around tables of various shapes and sizes, along with one long communal coworking table), and you see why the young (and young at heart) could spend all day here. When the mood strikes for a drink, the sophisticated bar lies right behind the lobby, separated by staggered shelves displaying artfully arranged vases, jars, books, and other design knickknacks. And since the Hoxton also has its own coffee shop (technically a teahouse) and Indian restaurant, it’s truly a place that invites lingering. Each of the 234 guest rooms has a similar look, with scalloped headboards in muted pink and green, speckled terrazzo side tables, Art Nouveau lamps, and hardwood floors. —L.H. - Read Full Review Built in 1914 in the style of a French palace, this magnificent villa has served as a private residence, embassy, naval officers’ club, and later, a luxury hotel, hosting notable guests such as Romy Schneider and Paul McCartney. In 2014, late Berlin fashion designer Patrick Hellmann acquired the property and began renovations, restoring its glorious historical details while bringing much of the design—previously done by Karl Lagerfeld in the 1990s—firmly into the 21st century. The 43 rooms and 9 suites feature particularly impressive details: A dual-bedroom Kaiser Suite boasts an antique library with original frescoes, and the first-floor Karl Lagerfeld Suite has lovely Art Deco touches and a stone balcony overlooking the gardens. —J.C. - Read Full Review Vladimir Nabokov, Brigitte Bardot, and Alain Delon have all stayed at this luxury hotel at some point in its history. It opened in 1913 on a quiet, leafy square in posh Charlottenburg and was renovated a century later as part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection. It was just spruced up again in 2025 after its takeover by the Germany-based, design-focused Roomers brand. The boutique property retains its alluring Art Nouveau flourishes, including a sinuous canopy above the entrance, Moorish arched windows, and exquisite stucco work throughout. The flawless redesign integrates historic decorative elements with contemporary touches. The luxurious boutique vibe and ideal location—just a short walk to the shops along Kurfürstendamm and the Berlin Zoo—make it an enduring draw, even after the redo. —J.C. FAQ: What is the best area to stay in when visiting Berlin? For first-timers who want to get a true feel for the city, Mitte is the beating creative heart of Berlin, and where you'll find some of our favorite locally-grown hotels, including Telegraphenamt and Chateau Royal Berlin. Another ideal option is Charlottenburg, in western Berlin, which is home to upscale shopping, the grand Charlottenburg Palace, and hotels like The Hoxton. How do we choose the best hotels in Berlin? Every hotel on this list has been selected independently by our editors and written by a Condé Nast Traveler journalist who knows the destination and has visited that property. When choosing hotels, our editors consider properties across price points that offer an authentic and insider experience of a destination, keeping design, location, service, and sustainability credentials top of mind. This gallery has been updated with new information since its original publish date. It was originally published on Condé Nast Traveller UK. Recommended