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Berlin has been one of Europe’s hottest budget destinations for years. With great neighborhoods, plenty of history, affordable restaurants, and a fun nightlife scene, what’s not to love for budget travelers?

And although prices have kept up in recent years, there are still plenty of good deals — especially when it comes to hotels. We’ve combed through our listings to find the best budget hotels in Berlin.

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 The 7 best budget hotels in Berlin

From a boat hostel right on the Spree River to a charming stay in a 19th-century apartment building, our list of the best cheap Berlin hotels has something for everyone. Book and reserve your room right on EuroCheapo!

Eastern Boat Hostel

Sleep on a boat! Shipotel-Berlin is not your ordinary place to stay.

Shipotel-Berlin GmbH

Neighborhood: Friedrichshain
Doubles from $82

The Shipotel-Berlin offers small rooms ranging from third-class dorms to first-class rooms with private bathrooms. Amenities like breakfast, in-room Wi-Fi and laundry service come with a small fee, but the views are hard to beat. Plus, the story of sleeping on a boat in Berlin is priceless! Read the full review


bright hostel room with bunk beds, small desk, and wall art of a woman between two windows

EastSeven Berlin has stylish dorm rooms and a fun vibe. Photo: Booking.com

EastSeven Berlin Hostel

Neighborhood: Mitte
Doubles from $81

With a guest kitchen, an outdoor garden, group dinners, free city tours, laundry service, and free Wi-Fi, the EastSeven Berlin Hostel offers a long list of amenities for incredibly low rates. Need more convincing? Rooms are clean and the staff is friendly, ready to give you tips for exploring the city. Read the full review


Circus Hostel Interior

Hanging out in Circus Hostel, a fun and funky spot in Berlin.

Circus Hostel

Neighborhood: Prenzlauer Berg
Doubles from $99

The Circus Hostel’s décor is as fun and bright as the name suggests, and the hostel provides plenty of spaces and activities for extraverted travelers to mingle and make friends. Amenities might be scarce, but rooms are clean and there are plenty of opportunities for fun, including walking tours and yoga sessions. Read the full review


Ibis Hotel

Enjoy streamlined rooms at Ibis Hotel Mitte in the heart of the city.

Ibis Hotel Mitte

Neighborhood: Prenzlauer Berg
Doubles from $88

While it isn’t the most charming hotel in Berlin, the Ibis Hotel Mitte provides comfortable accommodations, a central location, and friendly service for low rates. Amenities include private bathrooms, air conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. We’re not usually big fans of chain hotels, but this one passes our cheapo test! Read the full review


Motel One

Motel One is a chain hotel with chic and cheap rooms.

Motel One Berlin Mitte

Neighborhood: Kreuzberg
Doubles from $111

Earthy, relaxing rooms, modern amenities, and a hip bar make the Motel One Berlin Mitte on of our favorite budget picks. Guests can enjoy a comfortable stay in serene rooms while enjoying perks like air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Read the full review


gray and yellow hotel room

The rooms at art’otel Berlin are stylish and right on target with our budget. Photo: Booking.com

art’otel berlin mitte

Neighborhood: Mitte
Doubles from $116

If you love Pop Art, this is your spot in Berlin! This chic hotel is filled with Warhol (or art of Warhol). Along with the glam décor, the hotel features four-star amenities like AC, tea kettles and minibars. The hotel also features an artsy breakfast room, a sleek restaurant, a fitness center and a sauna. While it can be a bit of a cheapo splurge, this hotel offers a lot of bang for your buck. Read the full review


Pension Funk

The entrance to Pension Funk, a Belle Époque gem in Berlin.

Pension Funk

Neighborhood: Near the Ku’damm
Doubles from $77

Pension Funk features elegant rooms and a location on the most beautiful street in Berlin. Walking into the rooms is like taking a step back in time, in the best possible way. Delicate chandeliers, printed wallpaper, charming antique furniture and oil paintings welcome guests to their splurge-worthy rooms. Read the full review


More budget hotels in Berlin

Need more options? Check out our full guide to cheap hotels in Berlin.

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Berlin offers plenty to the budget traveler, with a diverse range of things to see, do and eat that will make any Cheapo happy.

Shop along Friedrichstrasse, stroll through Zoologischer Garten, tour the historic and important Reichstag (for free!) or take in the most incredible, unobstructed views from the iconic TV Tower.

Between your hopping from attraction to attraction, stay in one of these excellent cheap hotels in Berlin that we’ve added to our guide. All of them boast a friendly staff and excellent locations along with our favorite attribute — low rates!


New cheap hotels in our Berlin guide

Ready to book your vacation to Berlin? We’ve recently added a handful of centrally located and budget-friendly hotels to our Berlin guide. Below are five of our picks.

hotel room with large wall mural

Each room at Arte Luise Kunsthotel is unique.

Arte Luise Kunsthotel

Neighborhood: Mitte
Doubles from $73

The Arte Luise Kunsthotel offers artsy, original rooms at low rates a short walk from the Brandenburg Gate. Each room at the Arte Luise Kunsthotel is decorated in a unique way by a renowned artist. Outside of the eye-catching decor, amenities are scarce, but this keeps costs low. Opt for a spotless shared bathroom to save even more money.

Breakfast is available for a fee. The hotel also has an on-site restaurant serving up both German and Mediterranean dishes.

beige and blue hotel room with wall of glass

Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz is an eco-hotel with excellent views.

Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz

Neighborhood: Kreuzberg
Doubles from $97

Eco-conscious travelers will enjoy the 4-star Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz, a sustainable hotel in the entertainment district of Potsdamer Platz. Minimalist rooms feature an occasional art piece, but massive windows steal the show here with their views of Berlin. Amenities are aplenty: air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, kettles and more.

Breakfast, an extra charge, offers organic, gluten- and dairy-free offerings.

teal and yellow hotel room

The surprisingly modern Hotel Allegra is situated inside a 19th century building.

Hotel Allegra

Neighborhood: Mitte
Doubles from $96

The 3-star Hotel Allegra boasts a fresh, contemporary design despite its position inside a 19th-century building that is steps from Friedrichstrasse. Rooms here are attractive and modern, and you’ll find plenty of 21st-century amenities to match: televisions, minibars, free Wi-Fi. Each room has a private bathroom, and despite the hotel’s popular location, the rooms are quiet.

Breakfast is available each morning for a fee.

white and green hotel room with city views

With plentiful amenities and unobstructed city views, the rates at Maritim proArte Hotel Berlin are a steal.

Maritim proArte Hotel Berlin

Neighborhood: Mitte
Doubles from $98

The Maritime proArte Hotel Berlin is a 4-star hotel packed with amenities at value rates with a location on the popular Friedrichstrasse. Rooms offer standard-but-classy decor and excellent city views. Perks include air conditioning, televisions, free Wi-Fi and more. The hotel has two on-site restaurants, a bar, a spa with a sauna, a pool and a gym.

Breakfast is available for an additional charge.

yellow hotel room

Despite its central location near the hustle and bustle, the Albrechtshof remains cozy and quiet.

Albrechtshof

Neighborhood: Mitte
Doubles from $102

For a quiet stay, the elegant, 3-star Albrechtshof is an ideal spot. It also offers rooms near Friedrichstrasse in the heart of the city. Simple en suite rooms are adorned in light, neutral tones and feature creature comforts like flat-screen TVs, minibars, telephones and free Wi-Fi.

Breakfast is served each morning for a fee.


More budget hotels in Berlin

Interested in seeing more cheap hotels in Berlin? Check out all budget hotels in our guide.

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Berlin: 4 budget hotels in great locations under $100 https://www.eurocheapo.com/blog/berlin-cheap-hotels-great-locations.html https://www.eurocheapo.com/blog/berlin-cheap-hotels-great-locations.html#respond Wed, 26 Jul 2017 13:01:09 +0000 https://www.eurocheapo.com/blog/?p=48133 Berlin is an excellent destination for Cheapos interested in finding great budget hotels. With clean, comfortable rooms and extra, sometimes quirky, touches, you can be sure you’ll enjoy your stay in Berlin. From lodgings on a boat on the river to artist havens and hotels with a minimalist feel, the city is filled with unique, » Read more

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Berlin is an excellent destination for Cheapos interested in finding great budget hotels. With clean, comfortable rooms and extra, sometimes quirky, touches, you can be sure you’ll enjoy your stay in Berlin.

From lodgings on a boat on the river to artist havens and hotels with a minimalist feel, the city is filled with unique, budget-friendly hotel for every type of Cheapo in Berlin. We found four hotels in excellent locations starting at $99 per night.

Interested in seeing more of what Berlin has to offer? Check out our full list of Berlin hotels.

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4 Cheap hotels in Berlin with great locations

We’ve chosen four of our favorite budget hotels in beautiful Berlin based on comfort, cleanliness and cool, unique characteristics. And even better? They’re all under $100 per night!

Eastern Boat Hostel

Stay on a boat! Beds are cheap at this popular “boatel.”

Eastern Comfort Hostel Boat

Mühlen Str. 73
Neighborhood: Friedrichshain
User Rating: 8.2
Rooms starting at $59

Yes, that’s right — keep your wallet afloat by sleeping in the Eastern Comfort Hostel Boat. This stationary boat offers small rooms ranging from 3rd-class dorms to first-class rooms with private bathrooms. Even the best rooms provide a budget-friendly option!

Amenities like breakfast, in-room Wi-Fi and laundry service come with a small fee, but the views are hard to beat. Plus, the story of sleeping on a boat in Berlin is priceless! Read our full review of the Eastern Comfort here.

arthotel

Warhol keeps an eye on you at the trendy but cheap art’otel city kudamm.

art’otel berlin city center west

Lietzenburger Str. 85
Neighborhood: Wilmersdorf
User Rating: 8.1
Rooms starting at $70

If you love Pop Art, this is your spot in Berlin! This trendy hotel is filled with Warhol art (or art of Warhol). Along with the glam décor, the hotel features four-star amenities like AC, tea kettles and minibars. The hotel also features an artsy breakfast room, a sleek restaurant, a fitness center and a sauna.

The prices sometimes hover above the average price of our other Berlin picks, but even then, the art’otel berlin city center west offers a lot of bang for your buck. Check out our full review here.

Hotel Gat

Upgrade to a room with a balcony and couch for a just a few extra euros at Hotel Gat Point Charlie.

Hotel Gat Point Charlie

Mauerstr. 81-82
Neighborhood: Mitte
User Rating: 8.5
Rooms starting at $77

If you’re a self-proclaimed minimalist who appreciates contemporary style, you’ll love the Hotel Gat Point Charlie. Think white walls, crisp bedspreads, dark carpeting and sleek touches like distinctive desk and shelving units and sleek patterned curtains.

The prices are reasonable, and you can usually upgrade to a larger superior room for only around €5 more. Read more about the hotel or book a room here.

Related: A Budget guide to exploring the Mitte neighborhood in Berlin

 

Pension Funk

Sit down to a buffet every morning in the ornate breakfast room at Pension Funk.

Pension Funk

Fasanenstraße 69
Neighborhood: Near the Ku’damm
User Rating: 8.4
Rooms starting at $99

Pension Funk features elegant rooms and a location on the most beautiful street in Berlin. Walking into the rooms is like taking a step back in time, in the best possible way. Delicate chandeliers, printed wallpaper, charming antique furniture and oil paintings welcome guests to their rooms.

Keeping with the theme, Pension Funk’s rooms stay quiet and old fashioned by omitting televisions and phones. Don’t fret — if you are worried about being off the grid, you can still access Wi-Fi for free. Read more about the hotel here.


More budget travel advice for Berlin

Looking for more unique budget hotel options in Berlin? Check out all of our recommended hotels here.

And if you’ve already booked your budget hotel in Berlin… now what? Explore the best of the city on a cheapo dime by checking out our Berlin city guide for essential information and money-saving tips.

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