Berlin is the capital of Germany and its largest city, with a huge metropolitan area and a historic centre, popular with visitors on city breaks. Berlin is a lively city of historic attractions and museums, cultural activities and a lively nightlife of cafes, clubs, beer cellars and cabaret.
Choosing accommodation in central Berlin, near the main railway station, or Hauptbahnhof (Hbf), gives you an ideal base for exploring the sights of the city.
Whether you arrive by plane or train, you will find cheap accommodation and a great choice of good value hotels and serviced apartments (aparthotels) in the area around the city’s main train station, Berlin Hauptbahnhof, sometimes known as Central Station, and conveniently located in the heart of the city.
Distance to Hbf Station: 2 minutes walk
Walking Distance, Luxury 5 Star Hotel
Distance to Hbf Station: 3 minutes walk
Walking Distance, Great Location for Travellers
Distance to Hbf Station: 4 minutes walk
Good Value for Money, Opposite Central Station
Distance to Hbf Station: 5 minutes walk
Very Popular Hotel, Good Value (Affordable), Rooftop Terrace
Distance to Hbf Station: 11 minutes walk
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10117, Berlin, Luisenstr. 19
Offering stylish rooms designed by renowned artists, this... read more
EUR 96
10115, Berlin, Borsigstr. 1
This 4-star hotel in Berlin's Mitte district is... read more
EUR 180
10117, Berlin, Albrechtstr. 25/Ecke Reinhardtstr.
This hotel in central Berlin is just a... read more
EUR 195
10117, Berlin, Albrechtstr. 8
This 3-star hotel is quietly located in Berlin’s... read more
EUR 195
10117, Berlin, Oranienburger Strasse 65
Centrally located in Berlin, this hostel features a... read more
EUR 199
10557, Berlin, Heidestrasse 62
This large hotel is situated in the heart... read more
EUR 210
13353, Berlin, 12 Müllerstraße
Set in the centre of Berlin, 2.4 km... read more
EUR 223
10117, Berlin, Bertolt Brecht Platz 4
This hotel is located in the heart of... read more
EUR 229
10559, Berlin, Stephanstr. 41
Offering a unique atrium and free WiFi, this... read more
EUR 229
10117, Berlin, Friedrichstr. 96
This 4-star-Superior hotel enjoys a prime location on... read more
EUR 247
10115, Berlin, Chausseestr. 118-120
Just 300 metres from Friedrichstrasse Shopping Street, this... read more
EUR 266
10117, Berlin, Friedrichstr. 99
A top-floor spa area, free Wi-Fi, and fine... read more
EUR 269
10115, Berlin, Tieckstraße 11
Situated in Berlin Mitte, just 500 metres from... read more
EUR 274
10117, Berlin, Friedrichstr. 103
Offering an exclusive Executive club and spacious rooms,... read more
EUR 296
10117, Berlin, Friedrichstr. 158-164
This hotel on Berlin's historic Friedrichstrasse offers a... read more
EUR 309
10785, Berlin, Marlene-Dietrich-Platz 2
This 5-star hotel has a large rooftop spa... read more
EUR 312
10117, Berlin, Charlottenstrasse 50
Centrally located on Berlin’s Gendarmenmarkt Square, this boutique... read more
EUR 320
10785, Berlin, Potsdamer Str. 3
This 5-star design hotel in central Berlin offers... read more
EUR 331
10117, Berlin, Oranienburger Str. 52
Offering excellent transport links and views of Berlin’s... read more
EUR 341
10117, Berlin, Monbijoustrasse 11
Well situated in Berlin, Telegraphenamt offers air-conditioned rooms,... read more
EUR 367
10117, Berlin, Charlottenstrasse 49
Ideally located on Berlin's Gendarmenmarkt Square, this classical-style,... read more
EUR 424
10785 , Berlin, Potsdamer Platz 3
Experience The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin, a 5-star hotel in... read more
EUR 425
10117, Berlin, Friedrichstraße 151
This hotel in central Berlin offers elegant rooms... read more
EUR 439
10117, Berlin, Unter den Linden 77
The quintessence of luxury lodging, the Adlon is... read more
EUR 1019
After the end of the Cold War and the later completion of Berlin Hauptbahnhof (Hbf), many apart hotels and cheap accommodation grew up in the area around the station, giving you a good base for your city adventures, as well as putting you at the heart of the city’s central transport system.
With the wealth of accommodation in the city, it’s easy to find cheap hotels, hostels, pensions, and serviced apartments in all Berlin districts, including around the station.
Save even more money by booking online in advance, or visiting out of season, when the weather is cooler, but great deals can be found, even in the more luxurious hotels.
Your choice ranges from youth and budget hostels, with shared dormitory rooms, 2 and 3 star hotels to luxury 5 star establishments in Berlin, some offering bed and breakfast, to a variety of chain hotels, which always offer a guaranteed level of cleanliness, service and comfort. Book well in advance as the city can be very busy in the tourist season and during major events such as the Berlin Marathon.
If you want to get a real flavour of city life, consider renting a fully furnished apartment near Berlin Hbf, giving you the freedom and flexibility of local life. Once you are settled in your hotel, set out to explore Berlin and beyond in Germany.
Take in the reminders of the Communist era, as well as visiting the beautiful Schloss Charlottenburg and the imposing Reichstag Building, before taking Europe’s fastest elevator up the Kollhoff Tower on Potsdamer Platz. Since the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, reconstruction has been fast, but there are still remnants of the Wall and Checkpoint Charlie, for visitors to see.
For even more spectacular views head to the top of the Berliner Fernsehturm, on Alexanderplatz. This TV tower is nearly 400 m high, and Germany’s tallest structure.
Architecture in the city is a blend of different historical periods, from medieval buildings near Alexanderplatz, to soaring modern structures of glass and steel on Potsdamer Platz.
When staying in the city for a couple of days you can easily take a day trip to Dresden or visit the Babelsberg film studios.
Entrance of Berlin Hauptbahnhof station
Berlin Hauptbahnhof (help·info), or Berlin Central Station, is the main railway station in Berlin, Germany. It began full operation two days after a ceremonial opening on 26 May 2006.
The present station features a new concourse that opened in May, 2006, which was built on the site of the Lehrter Bahnhof, a historic station on the S-Bahn, suburban railway. The Hauptbahnhof is the largest station in Berlin, the others are Sudkreuz, Ostbahnhof and Gesundbrunnen. Lehrter Bahnhof opened in 1871, linking the city with Hanover on Germany’s main railway line.
It is now Europe’s largest two-level railway station. It is located on the site of the historic Lehrter Bahnhof, and until it opened as a main line station, it was a stop on the Berlin S-Bahn suburban railway temporarily named Berlin Hauptbahnhof-Lehrter Bahnhof.
The station is operated by DB Station&Service, a subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn AG, and is classified as a Category 1 station, one of 20 in Germany and three in Berlin, the others being Berlin Südkreuz and Berlin Ostbahnhof.
Other destinations served from Berlin Central Station are Hamburg City Centre, Potsdam and central Frankfurt in Germany, as well as Amsterdam city centre and Copenhagen central station (see hotels).
From the hbf it will takes you about 10 minutes to get to Alexanderplatz or Zoo Bahnhof Station by S-Bahn. S-Bahnhof Messe Nord/ICC for the fairgrounds can be reached in 20 minutes.
Berlin Main Station
More Information — www.s-bahn-berlin.de
