Design Hotels in Berlin

Since the early 2000s Berlin has ranked among Europe's design-hotel metropolises. In these houses nothing is left to chance: furnishings, lighting, materials and often the in-house bar or restaurant follow one considered overall concept. Frequently the design comes from noted architecture or design studios, and the building itself - an old factory, a Bikinihaus, a department store - is part of the staging.

Setting the tone are Mitte and Friedrichshain, where the scene emerged and the density of remarkable addresses remains highest. A tip: design and comfort do not always go hand in hand - before booking, read whether the concept also thinks through practical things like storage, blackout and quiet rooms. The finest rooms are often not the standard category, so it is worth looking at the room types.