Berlin hotels 2023: Best places to stay for budget and luxury breaks

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Best for live music: Orania.Berlin Neighbourhood: Kreuzberg open image in gallery Music lovers are well served at the Orania.Berlin A block down from one of Berlin’s most famous punk clubs, this boutique hotel brings something different to edgy east Kreuzberg – namely, a sophisticated ground-floor lounge with live jazz, craft cocktails and contemporary cuisine from Michelin-starred chef Philipp Vogel. Best for modern luxury: SO/Berlin Das Stue Neighbourhood: Tiergarten open image in gallery The sprawling Stue suites boast freestanding silver tubs for the ultimate in relaxation On the edge of the leafy Tiergarten – the Berlin equivalent of London's Hyde Park – this 78-room hotel was once home to the Danish embassy in the city centre. Best for old-school glamour: Hotel Zoo Berlin Neighbourhood: Charlottenburg open image in gallery The dramatic reception area at Hotel Zoo Originally opened in 1911, in a prime location on Ku’Damm, Hotel Zoo became the official hotel for the Berlin International Film Festival in the 1950s, welcoming stars like Grace Kelly and Sophia Loren. Best for families: Brilliant Apartments Neighbourhood: Prenzlauer Berg open image in gallery Brilliant Apartments In a 19th-century townhouse on one of Berlin’s most beautiful café-lined streets, these 14 apartments mix style and practicality.