Berlin Charlottenburg

Berolina Backpacker, Stuttgarter (www.berolinabackpacker.de), This quiet hostel keeps things elegant with pastel walls and bunk-free dorms. Backpackers enjoy the high ceilings and big windows; some rooms even have balconies and intricate molding. Surrounding cafes and close proximity to the S-Bahn make up for its distance from the rush of the city. Communal and private kitchens (communal €1 per day, private €9.50) available for use. Relax and enjoy a breakfast buffet (€7), or the “backpackers' breakfast” (a roll with sausage, cheese and coffee; €3) in the popular and newly decorated pale blue dining area. S3, S5, S9, or S75: Charlottenburg. Internet €0.50 per 15min. Wi-Fi included. 5 bed dorms €10-13.50; singles €29.50-35.50; doubles €37-47; triples €39-64; quads €46-60. Reception 24hr. Check-out 11am. Takes credit cards. Has internet.
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A and O Hostel, Joachimstaler Str. 1-3 (www.aohostels.com), On a busy, commercial street, A and O may not have an ideal location unless you plan on frequenting the Erotik Museum 40m away, but it has reliable rooms and close proximity to the Bahnhof Zoo transit hub. The lobby and bar are packed nightly, as is the roof patio despite its resembalence to a dilapidated mini-golf course. Rooms have metal bunks, big windows, personal lockers, and ensuite baths. 30m from Bahnhof Zoo. Wi-Fi €5 per day. Breakfast buffet €6. Linens €6. 8-10 bed dorms from €10; smaller dorms from €15. Doubles from €25; singles from €39. Prices may change significantly in busy months. Reception 24hr. Does not take credit cards. No wheelchair access.
Frauenhotel Artemisia, Brandenburgische Str. (www.frauenhotel-berlin.de), This elegant hotel for women only was the first of its kind in Germany. A quiet rooftop terrace with sweeping views of Berlin is adjacent to a sunny breakfast room. Rooms are spacious, with large windows and molding around the ceiling. Named after Italian painter Artemisia Gentileschi, the hotel hosts rotating art exhibitions. U7: Konstanzer Str. Breakfast buffet €8. Wi-Fi included. Singles €49-54, with bath €64-79; doubles €78/78-108. Additional beds for €20. Reception daily 7am-10pm. Takes credit cards. No wheelchair access. Has internet.
Jugendhotel Berlin, Kaiserdamm 3 (www.sportjugendhotel-berlin.de), Though mostly booked by traveling school groups, Jugendhotel Berlin is a good option for the traveler short on places to stay. Clean rooms with lots of light suffer from an unfortunate lack of decoration and character. All rooms have full baths, and over half have outdoor balconies. U2: Sophie-Charlotte-Pl. Breakfast and bed linens included. Substantial discounts for groups of 10 people or more, email for details. Singles €36-€46; doubles €33; triples €29-30. Reception 24hr. Takes credit cards.
City Pension Berlin, Stuttgarter Pl. 9 (www.city-pension.de), In exchange for the extra euros, travelers at City Pension get an ensuite bath, television, and large rooms sans bunk beds. Near the S-Bahn and accentuated with elegant molding and watered glass, City Pension is a fancier non-hostel option for group travelers that can keep you all under budget. S3, S5, S7, or S75: Charlottenburg, or U7: Wilmersdorfer Str. Wi-Fi and breakfast included. Singles €54; doubles €76; 3-bed rooms €89; 4-bed €104; 5-bed €120. Reception 24hr. Takes credit cards. Has internet.
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Hotel Pension Cityblick, Kantstr. 71 (www.hotel-cityblick.de), The value of proximity to public transportation can never be underestimated. There's that and more, including rich ochre decor, surprisingly large rooms, and exposed timbers. An adjacent restaurant clinches the deal. The eating area is warm and friendly. Just be aware that prices may vary steeply from one week (or even one day) to the next. To avoid surprises, email ahead to verify costs at hotel-cityblick@gmx.de. S3, S5, S7 or S75: Charlottenberg, or U7: Wilmersdorferstr. Singles from €45; doubles from €60; triples from €80; quads from €90. Reception 8am-10pm. Takes credit cards. Has internet.