2 Best Hotels in Mitte, Berlin

For an appealing mix of one-of-a-kind rooms individually designed by artists and an über-central location steps from the Brandenburg Gate, this vibrant hotel inside two historical buildings dating from 1850 and 1910, refreshed by renowned British architectural firm David Chipperfield, can’t be beat. Charming guest rooms, with herringbone parquet floors and oak furnishings, each feature art from different artists, including custom beds, paintings, or video installations; the art extends to the hotel’s hallways and other public spaces. Restaurant Château Royal offers up Mediterranean cuisine with a special focus on wine, or you can partake in a top-notch cocktail at the bar, which relocates to the rooftop during summer months.

This immense neo-baroque building was once home to Berlin’s telegraph office and now houses an airy, industrial-looking hotel with an inviting open-plan lobby, comfortable rooms, and an enormous gym, complete with saunas. Guest rooms, with vaulted ceilings and exposed brick walls, range in size from cozy to roomy to a two-level maisonette; two even larger rooms, Mabel’s Place and Grant’s Residence, sleep six and eight people, respectively. The stylish ROOT Bar serves up tasty cocktails and features a regular DJ. The nearly 13,000-square-foot gym, part of the hotel’s member’s club, is also open to hotel guests.