Top Rated Hotels in Berlin: Readers’ 2025 Picks

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The best hotels in Berlin, according to iBestTravel readers, reflect the city’s history while also weaving in touches of its eclectic modern-day vibe.

In 1989, Berlin became a global symbol of the unification of Germany and Europe. Today, this bustling capital continues to play an important social, political, and cultural role on the Old Continent, attracting visitors from all over the world. The city’s many neighborhoods reflect its diverse population, almost a quarter of which now has foreign roots. From the historic Mitte to the hip Kreuzberg, once at the heart of Berlin’s punk scene, and the vibrant Neukölln, home to an eclectic mix of independent galleries, kebab shops, and vegan cafés, the city is a colorful patchwork of cultures, trends, and ideas. Its hotel scene mirrors this diversity by offering a myriad of dwellings and amenities catering to a large variety of guests.

1. Hotel Adlon Kempinski

This 25-year-old property honors the legacy of the site’s original hotel, which first opened its doors in 1907 in the heart of Berlin. Its owner at the time, Lorenz Adlon, aimed to create the most luxurious property in the world and treat his guests to the trendiest amenities, which at the beginning of the 20th century meant electricity and hot and cold water in the rooms. More than a hundred years later, after the hotel was destroyed in World War II and later rebuilt, Hotel Adlon Kempinski continues to lead the way in the hospitality industry.

The property’s ideal location was the most-raved-about feature among iBestTravel Awards voters. “Excellent location near the Brandenburg Gate,” one reader remarked. “Great walking proximity to the Bundestag and museums.” That same voter recommended requesting a room facing Unter der Linden and the Gate, while another appreciated the food offered at the property’s five restaurants, lounges, and grab-and-go concepts — “especially the pretzels.”

Score: 92.31

2. Grand Hyatt Berlin

Score: 87.56

3. 25Hours Hotel Bikini Berlin

Score: 84.25