New Hotels in Berlin

Berlin, January 2026 Anyone coming to Berlin can expect a cosmopolitan city full of attractions and experiences. And there is much more to discover than just the tourist hotspots: Berlin's hotel landscape is also full of special places. Exclusive, curious, traditional or cool - the city's hotels alone are worth a visit.

In 2025, Berlin counted more than 700 accommodation establishments. Together, they make up one of the world's most modern hotel markets. The industry is as creative and innovative as the metropolis itself. Individuality is very popular and sustainability is becoming increasingly important. All this comes together with Berlin authenticity. From chic Charlottenburg to hip Friedrichshain - the hotels are as diverse as the neighbourhoods in which they are located. Typical Berlin.

From the return of the luxury brand Four Seasons and the future Estrel Tower as Germany’s tallest hotel building to new design and lifestyle properties such as the Radisson Collection Hotel Berlin and the planned Radisson RED at Potsdamer Platz, Berlin’s hotel industry is entering 2026 with prominent reopenings, striking architectural projects and a strong pipeline of international brands and innovative concepts.

New hotels - Berlin's new openings and reopenings

A future highlight of Berlin's hotel industry is being built on the riverside promenade of the Neukölln shipping canal: the Estrel Tower will be the tallest hotel building in Germany with 45 floors at 176 metres. The 522 rooms, suites and serviced flats are just one part of the entire ensemble. Coworking spaces, a gallery and spa are just as much a part of it as 3,800 square metres of event space and 9,300 square metres of office space. On the 43rd floor, guests can enjoy a restaurant, the Estrel Skybar and the terrace with a spectacular view over the city. The Estrel Tower will literally be a highlight for events, meetings, art and society and a new flagship for Berlin's tourism and MICE industry. The opening is planned for summer 2026.

The Radisson Collection Hotel in Mitte was previously known for its huge ‘Aquadom’ aquarium in the lobby. After two years of renovation, the hotel reopened at the end of January 2025. In place of the aquarium, the 16-metre-high ‘Living Tree’ now stands in the middle of the building. More than 2,000 plants grow on the stylised tree with a diameter of 6.5 metres up to the roof, creating a fascinating sight and a pleasant indoor climate at the same time. The new ‘San Éna’ restaurant promises indulgence with modern Greek cuisine. And the panoramic view of Berlin Cathedral and the city skyline from the upper floors is as marvellous as ever.

Urban art meets hospitality at the newly opened NYX Hotel in Köpenick. Outside, two monumental murals welcome hotel guests, while inside there is a light installation and surreal sculptures. The hotel also includes the Clash Kitchens and Bar restaurant with a view of the River Dahme. The kitchen management changes here every four months - Berlin is always on the move.

There is also news from the traditional Hotel am Steinplatz in Charlottenburg. The hotel, which has existed since 1913, has been called ‘Roomers Berlin’ since January 2025. And something is also happening at the associated ‘Restaurant am Steinplatz’: Berlin gastronomy great The Duc Ngo, who also designed the ‘Golden Phoenix’ restaurant at the opulently elegant boutique hotel Provocateur in Charlottenburg, is responsible for the new French brasserie style.

After a three-year break, the Hotel Sylter Hof in Tiergarten has been open again since October 2024. Just a few minutes' walk from Kurfürstendamm, KaDeWe and the Gedächtniskirche, it offers affordable, high-quality accommodation in a central location. The new operator is the Titanic Group, which also operates four hotels in the city under its own name.

Have you ever spent the night in a former prison? There are two such special places in Berlin. In Lichterfelde, The Knast is currently being built, a boutique hotel scheduled to open in 2026. It already has a restaurant, a bar and an event location. The Hotel Wilmina in Charlottenburg, which has been converted from a former women's prison, has already opened. The family-run hotel with 44 rooms and suites, a roof terrace, spa and gym was carefully transformed into a contemplative retreat by Grüntuch Ernst Architekten. The former Schleusenhof is home to the Lovis restaurant, where guests can enjoy contemporary German dishes made from regional and seasonal produce.

Accor is represented at Berlin Brandenburg Airport with two hotels under the ibis and ibis budget brands, each offering 114 rooms. Guests benefit from a park-and-fly option, with direct S-Bahn connections to the airport.

Berlin’s hotel market will remain highly dynamic over the coming years, driven by new builds, conversions and high-profile brand launches across the city.

At the creative Holzmarkt 25 riverside site in Friedrichshain, a hotel of a special kind is scheduled to open by 2027: Villa Viva Holzmarkt. Designed with timber façades as a resource-conscious concept, the project also has a strong social dimension – around 60 per cent of profits are intended to support Viva con Agua initiatives that work globally to improve access to clean drinking water. The non-profit organisation is a co-operator of the hotel. Plans include eight floors and 155 rooms, ranging from simple accommodation with shared bathrooms to classic hotel rooms and event spaces.

Several new international lifestyle and design brands are also entering the market. The Dean Berlin is set to open in early 2026 in Charlottenburg, adding 81 rooms to City West. Another design-led project is Radisson RED Berlin Potsdamer Platz, planned in a listed former Siemens building near Potsdamer Platz, with 249 rooms and an opening targeted for late 2026. In the same period, the Swedish hotel company Scandic will reopen a comprehensively renovated property in City West, marking its third hotel in Berlin with a total of 992 rooms across the city.

A number of projects focus on repositioning and large-scale revitalisation. The former Novotel in the Tiergarten Tower is being converted into the Clayton Hotel Berlin Tiergarten, a four-star property with 274 rooms scheduled to open in the second half of 2026. Close to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), Ramada Encore by Wyndham Berlin Airport is planned as a new-build with 271 rooms, currently targeting an opening in summer 2026.

By the end of 2026, a new major attraction will be created at Rummelsburger Bucht with the Ocean Berlin marine park, featuring an aquarium, interactive experiences and complementary hotel facilities. Covering a total area of around 37,000 square metres, the aquarium will be complemented by a hotel with around 170 rooms.

Sustainability is increasingly embedded in new developments. One of the most prominent examples is The Cloud One by Motel One Group, scheduled to open in 2026 in the emerging “Forty4” quarter on Stralauer Allee near Warschauer Straße. The hotel is planned with 344 rooms and a rooftop bar and will be constructed using concrete with around 30 per cent reduced CO₂ emissions, supported by photovoltaic systems and a rainwater evaporation concept. The first construction phase is already pre-certified for DGNB Gold, and the building’s striking metal façade features a 3D effect.

Innovative mixed-use concepts are also shaping the pipeline. In the Gesundbrunnen Center in Wedding, a hotel with 155 rooms is planned on the roof of the shopping centre, utilising a former multi-storey car park. In Spandau, the new “Spandauer Ufer” quarter will combine residential, retail and leisure uses with two hotels: a Hilton Garden Inn offering four-star comfort in 267 rooms and a Super 8 by Wyndham with 200 rooms, both benefiting from excellent S-Bahn connections to the exhibition grounds and the Olympic Stadium.

Unconventional concepts continue to play a role in Berlin’s hotel landscape. In Haselhorst, the Titanic Hotel Group plans to open a  sea container hotel  in 2027 on the site of the Motorworld Manufaktur Berlin, located on a peninsula directly on the River Havel. The former shipping containers have been converted into high-quality rooms meeting four-star standards, with special car and bike suites allowing guests to park their vehicles directly in their rooms behind glass walls.

The budget and midscale segment is also expanding. Premier Inn has secured sites for new projects in Friedrichshain, including locations near Ostbahnhof and Ostkreuz, targeting a mix of leisure and business travellers. The Ostkreuz development is part of the “re:o Berlin” office campus, which is aiming for LEED Gold certification.

Looking ahead to 2027, further high-profile openings are planned. The Amano Group is set to add two new hotels in Berlin – one in City West and another near Oberbaum Bridge – with a combined total of around 320 rooms, continuing its urban concept of design, gastronomy and lively public spaces. With A by Adina Berlin Kurfürstendamm, TFE Hotels will bring its premium apartment hotel brand to Germany for the first time. Located in the new Fürst Quarter, the property is planned with 161 design-led studios and apartments, complemented by a restaurant, bar and wellness area, and is scheduled to open in autumn 2027.

In Europacity near Berlin Central Station, the Schulz Hotel Heidestraße is planned as a new-build development with around 320 rooms. Developed by Hilpert Group together with Schulz Hotel, the project at Heidestraße 18 is scheduled to open in early 2027 and will fill one of the last available plots in the district.

With the Prizeotel Berlin-City, the Radisson Hotel Group will open its first design hotel in Berlin in 2027 at the Greifswalder Straße S-Bahn station in Prenzlauer Berg. The 278 rooms were designed by star designer Karim Rashid. The hotel lobby, bar and social space with a co-working area and breakfast restaurant are located on the top floor and offer a view of Berlin's city centre. Sustainability is also a top priority here: the hotel is completely paperless and cashless. Guests who forego daily housekeeping are rewarded with drink tokens. And the hotel donates surplus food to local charitable organisations. All CO2 emissions caused by guests are offset by certified climate protection projects.

Beyond 2027, the pipeline already extends into 2028. In City West, Ruby Hotel Ku’damm-Eck is planned as Ruby’s largest hotel in Germany, with 375 rooms in the former Swissôtel building on Kurfürstendamm. Developed by Empira and Ruby, the project is scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2028 and will bring the brand’s “lean luxury” concept, including a rooftop terrace, to one of Berlin’s most prominent addresses.

Berlin as a hotspot for design hotels

The former Park Plaza on Kurfürstendamm has been welcoming guests as the Radisson RED Berlin Kudamm since mid-2024. The new design concept is a skilful mix of historical details and cool, modern design. The 133 rooms appeal to price-conscious and lifestyle-orientated guests alike.

The sly Berlin in Friedrichshain has 150 rooms and suites spread across five interconnected buildings. Highlights include a 220 square metre, light-flooded greenhouse in the inner courtyard and the sauna on the hotel roof, from where guests have a spectacular view of the city.

The historic yet always modern Orania Hotel in Kreuzberg is a feast for the eyes and ears. The hotel bar hosts free concerts five days a week. Opened in 1913 as Café Oranienpalast, the Orania now calls itself Berlin's coolest grand hotel. The 41 rooms and suites convey a warm, cosy living room atmosphere.

After extensive refurbishment, there is a new aesthetic gem directly on Museum Island: the Telegraphenamt in the building of Berlin's former main telegraph office. Its 97 rooms and suites and the Root restaurant in the hotel's atrium tastefully combine tradition and modernity. There is also a chic bar, the rustic ‘Dieselhaus’ beer pub and a café with a patisserie. Sports and wellness can be enjoyed in the 1,200 square metre fitness studio and spa. For events, there is space for up to 1,000 guests under the fully glazed roof. Catering is provided exclusively by the renowned Borchardt restaurant.

While other hotels offer more or less normal pools, the Oderberger in Prenzlauer Berg shines with the listed swimming hall of the Oderberger Straße municipal swimming pool, which was completed in 1902. This jewel in the neo-renaissance style is unique and popular with hotel guests and external visitors alike. The 70 rooms, suites and flats and the fireplace bar also exude historical flair.

You can find more design hotels in Berlin on this page.

Creative and innovative hotel scene

The Meininger Hotel Berlin Mitte in the Humboldthaus on Oranienburger Straße has been remodelled and now has the Downstairs Comedy Club in the basement. The host is comedy star Felix Lobrecht, known among other things as co-author of the successful podcast ‘Gemischtes Hack’. He performs there himself, and guests from the comedy scene also make appearances in the basement club.

At the futuristic and colourfully styled nhow Berlin on Oberbaumbrücke, you can sleep in two gaming rooms - or not. The rooms are equipped with everything gamers could wish for, from a special chair, illuminated table, high-performance gaming PC with two screens to a PlayStation 5. nhow Berlin is also the first music hotel in Europe to offer two fully equipped recording studios. And for practising, Room Service simply brings your guitar, keyboard or Bluetooth loudspeaker to your room.

The Hotel Numa Arc in Friedrichstraße directly at Checkpoint Charlie has no reception or buffet. Behind the neo-Renaissance façade is a contemporary boutique apartment building with 158 flats in seven different categories.

The boutique hotel Neuer Fritz is a place of tranquillity in the heart of Berlin. Close to the legendary Berliner Ensemble, founded by Bertolt Brecht, it offers a breathtaking view of the Spree, Museum Island and the television tower. The 45 rooms and suites are artfully furnished with great attention to extravagant details.

Berlin's extraordinary hotels

Spend a night in space - this extraordinary sleeping experience is possible at Hausvogteiplatz in the centre of Berlin. At Space Night, guests spend the night in a futuristic sleeping capsule. There is a choice of capsules for one or two people. Back on earth, they can enjoy a well-rested sightseeing tour of Friedrichstrasse, Gendarmenmarkt or Potsdamer Platz.

The Shipotel Berlin hotel ship is located between Kreuzberg and Friedrichshain. Just like on a real passenger ship, there are first and second class cabins. And if you want to get a little closer to the elements, you can spend the night in a tent on the roof. The Shipotel Berlin also includes the Floating Lounge event location, where comedy shows take place regularly.

The Park Inn am Alexanderplatz is already a classic, but the attraction is new: since summer 2024, Europe's highest swing has been located on the roof terrace at a height of 120 metres. On the High Swing, those with a head for heights from the age of 14 can swing at lofty heights above Alexanderplatz and experience a view over the entire city.

There are more unusual and special hotels here.

Luxury: high-calibre addresses and exclusive service

Berlin's hotels are world class. Renowned magazines such as Vogue and TimeOut even dedicate their own lists of best hotels to them.

Germany's Leading City Hotel 2024 at the World Travel Awards is the Waldorf Astoria Berlin. According to the same ranking, it is also home to Germany's most beautiful suite. The Presidential Suite on the 31st floor covers 280 square metres and features a fireplace, two balconies and a grand piano, among other things. Each room in the suite has floor-to-ceiling windows for a 360-degree view of the whole of Berlin.

The World Travel Awards also recognise Germany's leading luxury hotel in the capital: it is the Ritz-Carlton at Potsdamer Platz.

One of the most significant developments in Berlin’s luxury hotel segment is the return of Four Seasons. TheHotel de Rome at Bebelplatz will remain in operation until the end of 2026, followed by a comprehensive renovation. The property is scheduled to reopen at the end of 2027 as Four Seasons Hotel Berlin, marking the brand’s return to the German capital after more than two decades.

The Hotel Luc am Gendarmenmarkt in Berlin-Mitte translates Berlin's Prussian heritage into the present day. The five-star hotel of the Marriott hotel chain bears the seal of quality of the exclusive Autograph Collection. The 70 rooms and 22 suites are elegantly furnished in intense Prussian blue. Whether in the 160 square metre maisonette suite or in the Luc room with balcony and view of the French Cathedral - the Berlin of the past and present are very close here.

One of Berlin's most traditional hotels is certainly the Adlon Kempinski Berlin. With its own app, the Adlon now utilises state-of-the-art technology and enables a virtual visit at any time and from anywhere. An augmented reality app was developed together with the Berlin start-up Zaubar. It provides insights into the hotel's eventful history and allows photos and videos to be shared directly on social networks. A page and a butler guide users through the lobby, the Royal Suite and the Michelin-starred restaurant ‘Lorenz Adlon Esszimmer’. The Adlon AR app is available free of charge in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

We have put together even more places for an exclusive break in the capital for you here.

Sustainable hotel concepts

Sustainability is also a trend in the hotel industry and is an important aspect for more and more travellers. Berlin is also one of the top 5 metropolises listed as the most sustainable city destinations in the ‘Global Destination Sustainability Index’. Many hotels in Berlin show a sense of responsibility, develop concepts for environmental and climate protection and inspire with innovative ideas.

For example, the Mercure Hotel MOA Berlin in Moabit donates water for the surrounding city trees during dry periods. The Estrel in Neukölln, Europe's largest conference and congress hotel, grows vegetables and herbs in its own greenhouse, thus saving long transport routes. And in the legendary Circus Hotel am Rosenthaler Platz, there is no conventional air conditioning system, but a cooling concept based on clay. Excess heat is converted into electricity.

Lulu Goldsmeden on Potsdamer Straße shows what it looks like when sustainability is taken a step further. Fairtrade-certified bed linen and almost 100 per cent organic products in the catering are just the beginning. The hotel chain also supports sports clubs in socially deprived areas in its home country of Denmark, for example. At Lulu Goldsmeden, Scandinavian cosiness and Balinese accents combine to create a place of relaxation between Tiergarten and Schöneberg.

The ecological footprint plays a major role in many new additions right from the start. In 2025, the Hyatt Group is bringing a new brand to Berlin: the Me and All Hotel Berlin East Side in Friedrichshain. In the immediate vicinity of the East Side Gallery, the famous painted Berlin Wall, there are 223 rooms and suites, a fitness area and a coworking area. The design is urban-modern and is aimed primarily at young guests and those who value sustainability, energy efficiency and environmental protection. The ‘Greensign Level 4 Hotel’ certificate proves that high ecological standards are maintained here.

Another example of the environmental awareness of Berlin's hotel industry: the hotels of visitBerlin Partnerhotels e. V. are once again taking part in the global Earth Hour this year. On 22 March 2025, the lights in lobbies, bars and other areas will be switched off between 8:30 and 9:30 pm.

Berlin's hotels for congresses and conferences

Berlin can also score points for sustainability in the MICE sector: The capital city shows how to plan and organise meetings, congresses and events sustainably. The visitBerlin Berlin Convention Office's online platform ‘Sustainable Meetings Berlin’ provides practical tips for planning events.

With more than 120 hotels and venues for conferences, congresses, meetings and events, the choice in Berlin is huge.

A highlight is the Estrel Berlin, Europe's largest hotel, congress and entertainment centre. With over 75 conference rooms and 30,000 square metres of event space, an impressive event hall and state-of-the-art technology, it offers ideal conditions for events of all sizes.

One of the classics is the Hotel Adlon Kempinski with its 15 meeting rooms, two ballrooms and three meeting lounges.

‘Europe's Leading Conference Hotel 2024’ in the ranking of the World Travel Awards is the Intercontinental Berlin. Sustainability also plays a major role here: among other things, the hotel has LEED Gold certification for outstanding achievements in the field of ecological construction.

The JW Marriott Hotel Berlin in Stauffenbergstraße is one of the largest event hotels in the city and part of the Berlin Meeting Campus Potsdamer Platz: it offers an event area of almost 6,400 square metres, 48 event rooms and 27 conference suites. The interior design by El Ghomeini in dark green and warm brown tones picks up on the colours of the neighbouring Tiergarten park.

The legendary  Bristol Berlin conference hotel is being refurbished in phases, with the first renovated rooms marking phase one. Further rooms and suites will follow.

The third largest MICE hotel in the city has also been given a makeover. The more than 700 rooms, conference and breakfast rooms of the Hotels Berlin, Berlin on Lützowplatz in City West were renovated over a period of four years. One highlight is the more than 900 doors from old Berlin buildings that serve as headboards for the beds. The Lütze restaurant has also been newly opened with a wide range of lunch options. It serves sandwiches and the famous cinnamon buns from ‘Zeit für Brot’ as well as seasonally changing bowls, soups, salads and desserts.

Further conference hotels and event locations can be found in the Meeting Guide Berlin.

Coworking and coliving in Berlin hotels

The Social Hub at Alexanderplatz is more than just a hotel. It is a creative meeting place for Berlin guests, students, Berliners and companies who want to network and work together. It offers modern hotel rooms, co-working spaces, event rooms, restaurants, bars and lounges.

The Base's coliving concept is also on trend. The Base Berlin One is a creative place to live and work together. With its 318 flats and 43 hotel rooms, it combines long-stay and short-stay areas under one roof. There is also a roof terrace and a café. And all guests also have access to the community areas such as the library, cinema, co-working area and gym.

The Circus has now opened its fourth property in Berlin. It offers serviced flats for guests who want to stay in Berlin for longer. Designed by architect Bernd Albers, the new building near Ostbahnhof is a KfW40 efficiency house, making it one of the most energy-efficient buildings in Berlin. In addition to the fully equipped flats, there is a co-working space, a café and a 700 square metre roof terrace with a rooftop bar - perhaps soon to be the new hotspot in the capital.

Serviced flats at the East Side Gallery in Friedrichshain are also offered by the Locke brand, which aims to provide its guests with a different kind of accommodation. Their aparthotels are a mixture of serviced flats and boutique hotel. The private flats with kitchen and living area are almost twice the size of standard hotel rooms. Guests also have access to all hotel facilities and services such as a fitness centre, café, restaurant and cocktail bar.

Berlin in 15 minutes

Discover the city's most beautiful neighbourhoods on foot or by bike: Berlin is living sustainable tourism. With the concept of the ‘15-minute city’ - an innovation in urban planning - cities and city tourism are being rethought. Whether in Mitte, Kreuzberg or City West, hotels are presented in the various Berlin hotels and neighbourhoods from which tourists can explore the neighbourhood and its cultural and gastronomic highlights within a 15-minute walk. This is a more environmentally friendly way of travelling while getting to know authentic neighbourhood life. The ‘15-Minuten-Stadt’ hotels are aimed at guests visiting the city for the first time and Berliners who want to get to know their city for the first time.

You can find more information about Berlin and hotels at visitBerlin.de.

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