Arm aber sexy, Berlin’s former motto, perhaps no longer does the city justice. Berlin is ever-changing, making it pretty hard to generalise. However, the one thing we can say is that every district has its own, unique personality, from the urban landscape of Kreuzberg and Neukolln to the bougie corners of Charlottenburg and Prenzlauer Berg, making the city the perfect playground for adventure.
Whether you’re visiting for the first time or taking a mini-break in your own city, there’s always something to discover. With this in mind, we’ve curated a list of our favourite boutique places to say, from hotels to apartments, giving you more headspace to plot your city adventure. Oh, and the best part, they’re all completely affordable.
(pst - you read about our founder's experience of taking a Berlin mini-break here)
1. Lulu
Tiergarten
A hygge hotel with a unique combination of contemporary design and bright colours: this 1850s Berlin building is anything but bland.
2. Berlin Spa Suite
Friedrichshain
Organically-certified hotel boasting beautiful boutique rooms and a spoiling rooftop spa at the heart of Germany’s creative capital.
3. Linen
Prenzlauer Berg
Individually-styled rooms and apartments packed full of personality, hidden at the heart of Berlin.
Rooms and apartments from €110 per night
4. The Circus Hotel
Mitte
A quirky-cool hotel with individually-designed rooms, expansive cafe, rooftop terrace and cosy courtyard at the heart of Berlin.
5. Berlin Loft Apartments
Kreuzberg
New York-style apartments, designed by architects, at the heart of German's capital with fire places and spectacular.
Apartments from €150 per night
6. Michelberger
Friedrichshain
Hyper-hip hideout hidden at the heart of Berlin, with individually styled rooms, an exceptional restaurant and sleek wine bar.
Note that, in order to access booking details, you must sign up as a member of The Staycation Collection. Why? Find out more, as well as the other perks available to members, here.