15 Cheap 3 Star Hotels in Central Berlin

We have collected the best 3-star hotels in Berlin for you on this page. All hotels are characterized by a convenient and good location. 

The furnishings and facilities inside the hotels correspond to an average standard. Free Wi-Fi access, air conditioning and satellite or cable TV are provided as standard in the rooms.

The list was sorted according to the ratings of guests on the most important review sites and therefore does not represent our personal opinion, but reflects the experience reports from visitors.

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1. The Circus Hotel Berlin

Housed in a 19th-century landmark-protected structure, The Circus Hotel Berlin is a unique boutique hotel with a relaxed atmosphere. The air conditioned rooms are modern and individually designed. Guests can enjoy the lovely garden courtyard and the library. 

Eateries at the hotel include The Circus Lounge offering breakfast and snacks, and Codos, serving organic baked goods and brunch-style options. Those wanting to unwind with cocktails, German craft beer or a glass of wine can do so at the rooftop bar. Featured amenities are bike rental, free walking tours and Yoga sessions and collaboration with fitness clubs and spas. 

With its convenient location in a lively neighborhood in Berlin-Mitte, the hotel is close to many major sights as well as numerous art galleries, shops, bars and restaurants. The Berlin Cathedral, Pergamonmuseum, Berlin Wall Memorial and Alexanderplatz are a 17-minute stroll away.  The 3 star hotel is within a short walk to Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz Underground Station and Berlin Hackescher Markt Railway Station.

2. Hotel AMANO Grand Central

The Hotel AMANO Grand Central overlooking the Spree River impresses with its large, purist building made of glass and steel. The clear design is also reflected in all 250 accommodations, spread over six floors. The modern rooms are decorated in a neutral color scheme and hardwood floors, conveying a refined touch. Guests can enjoy culinary masterpieces at the ground-floor restaurant BISTRO or at the APARTMENT Bar on the sixth floor. One floor above is the green rooftop terrace, offering a great view of Berlin.

Business travelers appreciate the conference room equipped with state-of-the-art technology. Parking and bicycle rental are available subject to availability. Brandenburg Gate is 2 kilometers away, the Reichstag only 1.6 kilometers. The hotel is located just steps from Berlin's main train station, making it easy for travelers to explore the city. This makes it a good choice for visitors looking for quick connections to the city and affordable luxury.

3. H2 Hotel Berlin Alexanderplatz

Placed in the heart of Berlin, this hotel is just moments away from Alexanderplatz and the famous German landmark TV Tower. H2 Hotel Berlin Alexanderplatz offers a modern and functional design with brightly decorated units. All 288 rooms come with heated bathroom floors, rainforest showers, and a Flat screen TV. 

Guests can enjoy culinary treats at the in-house bistro. An underground parking garage and two electric car charging stations are available for a fee. There is also a shop and a lounge. Located close to the popular transport hub Alexanderplatz, guests of the H2 Hotel Berlin enjoy plenty of public transportation connections throughout Berlin as well as numerous bars, restaurants and shopping opportunities. The famous Museum Island, Berlin Cathedral, DDR Museum and Nikolai Quarter are within walking distance.

4. Hotel Mani Berlin

Hotel Mani places you in the heart of the German capital. All 63 rooms are stylishly furnished with hardwood floors and marble, chrome and leather elements that add a cool but refined flair. The modern lounge invites for relaxing moments.

The award-winning Mani Restaurant spoils the guests with a varied menu, ranging from Israeli specialties to Parisian cuisine. Top amenities include bike rental, massage service and parking. The hotel is 2 minutes from Rosenthaler Platz Underground Station, 13 minutes from Berlin Wall Memorial and 19 minutes from Alexanderplatz. Berlin Brandenburg Airport is at a distance of 28 km.

The hotel near Hackescher Markt is a good choice if you want to stay in a lively neighborhood in Berlin-Mitte, surrounded by many concept stores, galleries, bars and restaurants. 

5. Hotel Sylter Hof Berlin Superior

This 3 star hotel in the midst of city center west is a good choice for guests who love shopping. The famous shopping centers KaDeWe, BIKINI Berlin and the Kurfürstendamm shopping street are within easy walking distance. Other points of interest nearby include Tiergarten, Berlin Zoological Garden and Potsdamer Platz. A rich breakfast buffet and business lunch is offered in the restaurant, whereas snacks and drinks are served at the bar.

Hotel Sylter Hof Berlin Superior has 170 rooms which are newly refurbished. Being a conference hotel with 9 meeting rooms and a business center, it is ideally suited for business travelers. Quick connection to the city is provided by the popular bus line 100, just 2 minutes away, and the Wittenbergplatz Underground station, 6 minutes away.

6. Hampton By Hilton Berlin City West Hotel

This 3-star hotel in Berlin's City West is just a short walk from the famous Kurfürstendamm shopping street with its many stores, bars and restaurants. Nearby attractions include Berlin Zoological Garden, the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and the KaDeWe shopping mall. Numerous underground and S-Bahn stations are in close proximity, the closest being Uhlandstraße Underground Station.

Hampton By Hilton Berlin City West has 214 modern rooms with a chic, upscale interiors. Many accommodations feature a great view of the city. Travel perks include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, free breakfast and kid’s amenities available on request. Guests looking to stay fit can take advantage of the on-site fitness room; business travelers appreciate the conference rooms and business center. After a day of sightseeing, a bar,open around the clock, and a library welcome to unwind. The hotel is 29 km from BER Airport. Parking and shuttle service to the airport are available for a fee.

7. Gat Point Charlie Hotel Berlin

Gat Point Charlie Hotel is a stylish budget hotel with a minimalist but innovative design concept. It is housed in the former secret police headquarters of the Ministry of State Security (Stasi), which makes it a unique place to stay. Located in the heart of Berlin next to the famous Checkpoint Charlie, the hotel is an ideal starting point to discover Berlin. The shopping street Friedrichstraße, the Brandenburg Gate, the Holocaust Memorial and the Museum Island are only a short walk away.

Accommodations are functional but stylishly decorated and feature complimentary tea and coffee, an iPod station, and a special lighting system. Those who wish can rent a bicycle and explore the historical neighborhood by bike. Gat Point Charlie Hotel offers guests the choice of an Asian restaurant and a café/bar serving cocktails, snacks and sandwiches. A 3-minute walk takes you to the nearest underground station, Stadtmitte.

8. Michelberger Hotel Berlin

Located in the trendy district Friedrichshain, Michelberger Hotel is located in an old factory building in the east of Berlin, just steps away from the famous East Side Gallery. The hotel’s modern, cosmopolitan decor exudes an artistic,charismatic vibe. 

The restaurant pampers guests with organic food, and the café & wine bar with a lovely courtyard and DJ performances on weekends. Breakfast and massage service are available for a fee. The underground and S-Bahn Station Warschauer Strasse is just on the doorstep, making it easy for the guests to get to other parts of the city. Berlin’s Kreuzberg district is a 10-minute walk away. The Michelberger is a good choice for those who want to stay stylishly but inexpensively in one of Berlin's hottest neighborhoods with many bars, clubs, pubs and cafes and at the same time feel the flair and architecture of the former East Berlin.

9. Motel One Berlin - Alexanderplatz

Motel One Berlin – Alexanderplatz is a design hotel with post urban art and colorful furnishings. The interior is a unique blend of fashion and street art, designed to reflect the cultural diversity of the German capital. All rooms, equipped with comfort in mind, are also characterized by this modern and unconventional energy.

The hotel's One Lounge serves a selection of snacks and beverages and a healthy breakfast buffet with organic food. Children up to 12 years stay free of charge in their parents' room. Nearby attractions include Alexanderplatz, Berlin TV Tower and Rotes Rathaus. The closest Underground and S-Bahn station Alexanderplatz offers easy access to other parts of Berlin.

10. Generator Berlin Mitte

With its chilled out vibe and urban design, Generator Berlin Mitte is very popular with young travelers. The hostel that stands out with its artwork and sculptures is conveniently located in Berlin Mitte. It has modern and bright accommodations which are appointed with bunk beds or twin beds. 

Guests can hang out in the industrial-style café-bar and take part in the social events that are held regularly. There is also a historic courtyard, a library and social spaces. Featured amenities are a 24-hour front desk, bike rental, on-site laundry facilities and luggage storage. The Museum Island, Oranienburger Straße S-Bahn station and Oranienburger Tor Underground station are each just 500 meters from the design hostel. Alexanderplatz with plenty of shops and Hackescher Markt with a lively nightlife scene are within walking distance.

11. Motel One Berlin Ku’Damm

Motel One Berlin Ku’Damm is situated in Berlin’s noble Charlottenburg district, just minutes away from the Kurfürstendamm shopping street. Inspired by the neighboring Theater des Westens, the hotel's concept features scenes from plays and musicals and a theatrical atmosphere. The hotel boasts spacious, luxuriously appointed rooms with granite bathrooms, double beds and rain showers. Kids up to 12 years old can stay free of charge in their parents' room.

After an eventful day, guests can rest in the One Lounge, which functions as a lobby, bar and breakfast restaurant. The KaDeWe and Bikini Berlin shopping malls, the Tiergarten park and the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church are just a short walk away.  Motel One Ku’Damm has excellent connection to Berlin's public transport. Zoologischer Garten Station and Underground station Kurfürstendamm is 4 minutes away.

12. Schulz Hotel Berlin Wall at the East Side Gallery

Opened in 2018, Schulz Hotel Berlin Wall boasts a great location next to the o East Side Gallery memorial, an open air gallery on the longest surviving section of the Berlin Wall. Located in the popular district of Friedrichshain in eastern Berlin, this hotel with a relaxed ambiance features an individually and elegant furnished accommodations.

A beer garden directly at the Berlin Wall and a bar are also at the guests’ disposal. The international breakfast offers a wide range of organic products and vegan components. Young people can enjoy the 100 m² youth lounge with a cinema screen, music system, table soccer, and beanbags. The nearby Ostbahnhof provides easy access to all parts of Berlin by public transport.

13. IntercityHotel Berlin Ostbahnhof

Another recommended hotel in the trendy district of Friedrichshain is the IntercityHotel Berlin, which is located right on the doorstep of the Ostbahnhof. This provides easy access to all major districts and attractions such as Berlin-Mitte, Friedrichstraße and Brandenburg Gate. Nearby attractions are the East Side Gallery, Spree River and the Mercedes-Benz Arena.

The hotel has elegant rooms decorated in neutral colors. Children up to 11 years stay free of charge in parents room at when using existing beds in the room. Eateries at the hotel include a restaurant with a cozy atmosphere, a bar and a HelloFreshGO Bistro. IntercityHotel Ostbahnhof also has plenty to offer business travelers, including six conference rooms and numerous meeting packages. As a bonus, guests benefit from free use of public transportation in Berlin and Potsdam during their stay.

14. Grimm’s Hotel Berlin Mitte

Nestled in the heart of Berlin, Grimm’s Hotel Berlin-Mitte welcomes guest with an enchanting atmosphere. Each of the 33 rooms has its own character, based on the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm, but with a modern and refined design.

Guests can enjoy a varied breakfast buffet at the breakfast restaurant with bar and terrace. An oasis of well-being is provided by the onsite spa with a Finnish sauna and a relaxation room.  The theme hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Spittelmarkt Underground Station, a 7-minute walk from the Fischerinsel and, and a 16-minute walk from Nikolai Quarter and Checkpoint Charlie.

15. Holiday Inn Express - Berlin - Alexanderplatz, an IHG Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Alexanderplatz is a modern 3 star budget hotel in Berlin-Mitte. The lively Alexanderplatz with the TV Tower, Rotes Rathaus as well as plenty of shops and public transport connections is just a 10-minute walk away. Other points of interest in the vicinity include the Museum Island, the lively Hackescher Markt and the historic Nikolai Quarter.

The air conditioned rooms are furnished in a modern style. Guests can kick off the day with a complimentary breakfast and end the sip evening with a cocktail at the onsite bar. The underground station Klosterstraße, offering quick connection to other parts of Berlin, is only moments away. Among the top amenities are a 24-hour front desk, 2 charging stations for electric vehicles, and paid parking.