Berlin, a city that combines history and modernity, romance and freedom, attracts countless tourists from all over the world every year. In this diverse and vibrant German capital, choosing a suitable place to stay can not only improve the comfort of your trip, but also leave unforgettable memories for you and your family or partner.
1. First choice for family travel: Adina Apartment Hotel Berlin Mitte
Hotel history and overview
Adina is a well-known hotel brand in Australia, focusing on boutique apartment hotel style. Since its opening, Adina Apartment Hotel Berlin Mitte has been favored by family tourists for its “family-friendly” facilities and extremely high user ratings. The hotel has a modern design, spacious rooms, equipped with kitchens and washing machines, and is very suitable for long-term residence for families with children.
Location and transportation conditions
The hotel is located in the Mitte district, close to the Natural History Museum (Naturkundemuseum) and Berlin Hauptbahnhof (Berlin Hauptbahnhof). It is conveniently located in the Mitte district, close to the Natural History Museum (Naturkundemuseum) and Berlin Central Station (Berlin Hauptbahnhof). It is only a 3-minute walk to the subway station, and is convenient to major attractions in the city such as Berlin Cathedral and Alexanderplatz.
Cost Reference
A standard one-bedroom apartment costs about 130 to 180 euros per night, and a family suite that can accommodate 4 people costs about 200 to 250 euros, depending on the off-season and advance booking.
Nearby attractions
The Berlin Wall Memorial, Humboldt University, Bode Museum, and the “Natural Museum” that children love very much are nearby, suitable for arranging a relaxing and educational day trip.
Booking platform
Booking.com: supports Chinese interface and free cancellation
Agoda: provides additional discounts for Asian travelers
Expedia: can be packaged with flights to save budget
Recommended groups
It is very suitable for family travel, especially for tourists with young children or who need to stay for a long time.
2. Romantic couple recommendation: Hotel Zoo Berlin
Hotel history and overview
Hotel Zoo Berlin is a century-old boutique luxury hotel that was once a gathering place for movie stars and celebrities in the 1920s. After renovation, it retains its historical appearance and gorgeous decoration, while incorporating modern design elements, making it an ideal place to enjoy a romantic vacation.
Location and transportation conditions
The hotel is located on Kurfürstendamm, the most prosperous street in western Berlin. There are many famous shops nearby. It takes only 10 minutes to walk to Berlin Zoo and Triumphal Arch Church.
Cost reference
Standard rooms start at about 200 euros per night, and may rise to 250-300 euros during Valentine’s Day or Easter holidays.
Surrounding attractions
Shopping streets, art galleries, zoos, Charlottenburg Palace and many highly rated bars and restaurants are suitable for couples to stroll during the day and have romantic dinners at night.
Booking platform
Hotels.com: often provides discount codes and stay ten nights and get one night free
Booking.com: has special recommendations for couples
Tablet Hotels: a high-end selection platform suitable for tourists who pursue special experiences
Recommended groups
Suitable for couples who love art and cultural atmosphere, and couples who pursue a sense of ritual and luxurious holiday experience.
3. Modern and simple style: NH Collection Berlin Mitte Friedrichstrasse
Hotel history and overview
NH Collection is a high-end brand under the Spanish NH Hotel Group, emphasizing comfort, modernity and meticulous service. Berlin Mitte Friedrichstrasse is located on the central axis of Berlin. Since its opening, it has attracted a large number of tourists with its high cost-effectiveness and spacious and bright rooms, especially families and couples who are traveling to Berlin for the first time.
Location and transportation conditions
The hotel is located on Friedrichstrasse Street, with the S-Bahn and U-Bahn transfer station Friedrichstrasse at the door. It is within walking distance of Berlin Cathedral, Museum Island and Brandenburg Gate. It is extremely convenient for walking tours or taking public transportation, and is an ideal “mid-point accommodation”.
Cost reference
The price of an ordinary double room in the off-season is about 120 euros, and the peak season ranges from 160-190 euros. The room rate usually includes breakfast, and the hotel provides a free stay policy for children.
Nearby attractions
Museum Island (Museumsinsel)
Berlin Cathedral (Berlin Dom)
Brandenburger Tor (Brandenburger Tor)
Checkpoint Charlie (Checkpoint Charlie)
Berlin State Opera
Booking platform
Booking.com: Free cancellation options and member discounts
Expedia: Package flight discounts
Agoda: Suitable for Asian tourists to book, often with coupons
Recommended groups
Couple tourists: Excellent location, quiet room, walking distance to cultural hotspots in the city center
Family tourists: Large room area, thoughtful service, suitable for relaxing
Business people: The hotel provides business meeting rooms, 24-hour front desk and laundry service
4. Full of design: 25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin
Hotel history and overview
25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin is one of the most stylish boutique hotel chains in Germany. This “jungle-themed” hotel next to the Berlin Zoo quickly became a popular check-in spot after its opening, attracting countless young travelers and couples with its unique urban oasis atmosphere.
The entire hotel is inspired by the “city and nature” design. The walls are covered with plants and monkeys can be seen in the rooms. It is a representative lifestyle hotel in Berlin.
Location and transportation conditions
Located on the upper floor of Bikini Berlin shopping center, just across the street from Berlin Zoo. Zoologischer Garten subway station (U2/U9/S-Bahn) is just outside the door, which is very convenient for going to East Berlin or West Berlin. It only takes 10 minutes to get to the Brandenburg Gate by car.
Cost reference
Regular rooms are about 180-220 euros per night, and landscape rooms or “jungle view” rooms are about 250-300 euros. The hotel does not include breakfast, but you can choose to purchase a daily buffet.
Nearby attractions
Berlin Zoo (Zoologischer Garten)
Gedächtniskirche (Arc de Triomphe Memorial Church)
Bikini Berlin concept shopping mall
Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag (within 15 minutes by car)
Booking platform
Booking.com: clear room classification, rich comments and pictures
HotelsCombined: suitable for comparing prices on multiple platforms
Tablet Hotels: independent boutique hotel recommendation platform
Recommended groups
Young couples: unique design, high-value space, night bars and rich activities
Solo travelers: interactive social space, open office area suitable for digital nomads
Design enthusiasts: experiential check-in space full of creative details
5. Platform booking strategy and hotel insurance tips
1. How to choose a suitable booking platform
When choosing a hotel, in addition to considering price, location and style, the service quality and added value of the booking platform itself are also very important. The following is an analysis of the characteristics of several commonly used platforms:
Booking.com
Advantages: user-friendly interface, authentic reviews, high booking success rate, support for free cancellation and “pay after check-in”.
Applicable people: family tourists and couples’ favorite, because of its flexible policy, they can adjust their itinerary at any time.
Recommendation: Provides detailed filtering functions (child-friendly, free cribs, pet-friendly, etc.), which is very useful when booking a family room.
Agoda
Advantages: Commonly used by Asian travelers, many price discounts, support for WeChat/Alipay payment, suitable for Chinese users.
Applicable people: Chinese user groups, travelers who like simple and fast orders.
Tips: Remember to turn on “hidden discounts” and “member prices”, there are often discount coupons.
Expedia
Advantages: Integrated package platform, suitable for booking flights + hotels at the same time, can accumulate Expedia Rewards points.
Applicable people: Travelers who plan to book in one stop, especially European and American airline users.
Additional recommendation: There is often a “4th night free” promotion when booking a family package.
Airbnb / Fewo-direkt (applicable to apartment or villa accommodation)
Advantages: Suitable for long-term family stays, cooking, large space, especially for travelers with children.
Applicable people: Self-service travelers, parent-child families, and long-term couples.
Note: Some areas in Berlin have restrictions on short-term rentals. Pay attention to reading the landlord’s “House Rules” and cancellation policy.
2. Clarify the cost structure and avoid “hidden costs”
Many travelers only see the surface room price when booking a hotel, but ignore various additional fees. The following are common additional fees and suggestions:
City Tax/Tourism Tax (Kurtaxe): Berlin needs to pay a 5% city tax per person per night (2024 standard), which is not included in the room price.
Breakfast cost: Some hotels do not include breakfast, which costs about 15~25 euros per person per day.
Parking fee: Parking in downtown hotels is very expensive. It is recommended to check the prices of surrounding public parking lots or hotel-exclusive parking spaces (usually 15~30 euros/day).
Child policy: Some hotels allow children under 12 to stay free of charge, and additional fees will be charged for those over the age of 12. Be sure to confirm the number and age of children before booking.
Recommended:
Booking.com’s “Total Price Preview” function
Agoda’s “Total Price Including Taxes” filter button
Expedia’s “Meals Included” package booking option
3. Practical tips: Make bookings more secure
Filter hotels with “ratings of 8.5 points or more”, especially family/couple-related comments.
Give priority to hotels with elevators, barrier-free access, and baby cot options (filterable on Booking.com).
Print or download the confirmation slip, especially if the network is unstable after arriving in Germany or you need to show it to the front desk.
If you arrive late at night, please note “Late Check-in” on the platform in advance or contact the hotel email to confirm.