Berlin
BERLIN - BEST RESTAURANTS, HIPPEST NIGHTCLUBS & TOP HOTELS
Introduction
Berlin is reborn and a galvanic force in European and world affairs. The capital of Germany is cool, creative, inexpensive, full of energy and of exeptional landmarks like the Brandenburger Gate, the Victory Column, Checkpoint Charlie, Alexanderplatz, Bellevue Palace, the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, the metal-and-glass Reichstag and the neue Nationalgalerie. But at the same time, a legendary haven for those that dare to explore the afterdark and a vibrant culinary scene. Visitors in the mass come to savour the intoxicating mix of the old and the new. Locals generally have that laid-back "I'm-a-Bernalista" attitude so rather leave the buttoned shirt and razor at home, and bring your trendiest scarf. Favourite note: there are no closing hours by law which means you need to carry your sunglasses at all times. Flying in the face of stuffy German stereotypes, famously liberal and fun-loving Berlin has long been a magnet for pleasure-seekers. Berlin ist the real city that never sleeps.
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The list of the stylish budget hotels here:
Adele
"Hotel Adele" is located in the Prenzlauer Berg quarter of Berlin, a few tram stops from Alexanderplatz; The area is a mix of (partly renovated) GDR style highrise buildings and older and newer city blocks; Try to get a room not towards Greifswalder Strasse as this street is quite noisy
Arte Luise Kunsthotel
"Arte Luise Kunsthotel" is situated in the heart of Berlin and is often called a "gallery where you can spend the night"; Each of the 50 rooms is created by a different artist; On top they offer free wireless internet; This is the real Berlin crazy and beautiful and the stay at the "Luise" will be an incomparable experience
Askanischer Hof
This is THE classy little German hotel, just beautiful with the character of the old world in the Charlottenburg district which is a very up-market area with plenty of restaurants; Each room is different and the owner left the rooms in the original size, so you could have a room of about 50 meters, decorated with a lot of antiques; If you want to feel the spirit of the old Berlin with its history you definitely have to stay here
Bleibtreu
Thanks to its convenient location just off "Ku'damm" and a stone throw away from the Savigny Platz, the tree-lined upmarket street "Bleibtreustrasse" with its countless restaurants makes you feel just happy; "Bleibtreu" is well served by public transport, and the bus from Tegel airport stops at the end of the street; Just a few blocks away you'll find "Hotel Savoy"( http://www.hotel-savoy.com) where prices start at around Euro 119.-; "Savoy" is full of history and famous for its cigar style bar - which has been recently renovated; A lot of German comedians and writers are staying there; And, the famous "Bahnhof Zoo" is just opposite
Ku'damm 101
Do you like the old West German flair? This stylish hotel features modern "industrial-style" design and is located on the "Kurfürstendamm"; Yes, the hotel is a little bit away from all the major East German sightseeing landmarks (Potsdamer Platz); But hey, Berlin is huge! And it’s not really a problem as within a 5 minute walk there is the S-Bahn station (Halensee) and from there, within a few minute's you're everywhere in the city
Propeller Island City Lodge
Address: Albrecht Achilles Strasse 58, 10709 Berlin, Germany
Price: From Euro 69.- (Single Room) and from Euro 84.- (Double Room)
Web: http://www.propeller-island.com/
Phone: +49 30 891 90 16
Email: no email
This hotel for young people is as weird as Berlin; If you really want to experience Berlin, this is the place to be; It really sums up the average crazy Berliner; Each room is different and you have to check them out on the internet; For example one is a large room with a gable roof; The bathroom in this room is like a small house, entirely made of blue glass; From the high seat you can observe the antics and 'goings-on' in the circular bed, and its rotations present you with constantly changing perspectives through strategically empty picture frames..
The Circus Hostel
"Circus Hostel" is one of the most popular hostels in Berlin, its ups are the cleanness, its great location just on Rosenthaler Platz and face to face with its underground station; Famous Alexanderplatz is only 5 minutes away; The reception is furnished with lots of flyers and maps of the city, there's a cafe providing meals and a pub downstairs which often does live music or dj sets.
* This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm room rates and availability directly with the hotel or your travel agency.