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Familienhotel Citylight

Berlin · Germany

Boettgerstrasse, 23 3View location

8.6/10Excellent1,001 Reviews
Cleanliness9.0/109.0
Service8.8/108.8
Comfort8.0/108.0
Condition8.2/108.2
Location7.8/107.8
Neighborhood7.8/107.8
Amenities8.0/108.0
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About Familienhotel Citylight

This comfortable hotel is located in the heart of the trendy district of Mitte, enjoying excellent public transportation links, directly beside the Humboldthain Park.

The capital's famous night-life is only 1 stop away on the train and guests can relish the cosmopolitan city life and a relaxing base at this convenient hotel. There is a plethora of bars, shops, and restaurants very close to the hotel.

BER Airport is 20 km away and connected with the airportexpress train. This is an ideal hotel to explore the fascinating German capital.

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With a stay at Familienhotel Citylight Berlin in Berlin (Mitte), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Friedrichstrasse and 8 minutes from Brandenburg Gate. This family-friendly hotel is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Alexanderplatz and 3.6 mi (5.9 km) from Potsdamer Platz.

Make yourself at home in one of the 90 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Childcare
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • An effective city/local tax rate of 8.025 percent will be charged

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • One child 5 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 17 for adults and EUR 7.50 for children
    • Self parking fee: EUR 20 per day (in/out privileges)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    German

    Russian

    Portuguese

    English

    Croatian

    Italian

    Polish

    Hungarian

    Turkish

    Serbian

Nearby attractions

Silent green Kulturquartier 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Mauerpark 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Max-Schmeling-Halle 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Schonhauser Allee Arkaden 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Charité 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Friedrichstrasse 3 km / 1.9 mi
Oranienburger Strasse 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Torstrasse 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Friedrichstadt-Palast 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Hackescher Markt 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Hackesche Höfe 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Berliner Ensemble 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Museum Island 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Admiralspalast 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Humboldt University 4 km / 2.5 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Year of most recent renovation: 2023
  • Number of floors (main building): 4
  • Double rooms: 15
  • Accessible rooms: 2
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  • Nearest Bus / Metro Stop
  • Electric vehicle charging stationExtra charge
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Late Check-outExtra charge
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle hire serviceExtra charge
  • Multilingual staff
  • Hotel safe
  • Cloakroom
  • Lift access
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Hotel’s own bike shop/workshopExtra charge
  • Newspapers
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Towels and bed linen
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking area
  • Smoking area
  • Highchairs
  • Breakfast room
  • Conference room
  • Meeting room
  • TV lounge
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  • Breakfast buffet
  • Table tennis
  • Billiards
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

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Room types

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-1

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    Room code: DBL.ST-1

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  • QUADRUPLE BUNK BEDQUADRUPLE • BUNK BEDQUA.BK

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    BUNK BED

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    Room code: QUA.BK

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  • DOUBLE SINGLE USE WITH DOUBLE BEDDOUBLE SINGLE USE • WITH DOUBLE BEDDUS.DB

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    DOUBLE SINGLE USE WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 1
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: DUS.DB

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  • DOUBLE SINGLE USE COMFORTDOUBLE SINGLE USE • COMFORTDUS.OM

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    DOUBLE SINGLE USE COMFORT

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    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 1
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    COMFORT

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    Room code: DUS.OM

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  • DOUBLE COMFORTDOUBLE • COMFORTDBL.OM-1

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    DOUBLE COMFORT

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    COMFORT

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    Room code: DBL.OM-1

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  • TRIPLE TWO BEDSTRIPLE • TWO BEDSTPL.2B

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    TRIPLE TWO BEDS

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
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    TRIPLE
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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: TPL.2B

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  • FAMILY ROOM BUNK BEDFAMILY ROOM • BUNK BEDFAM.BK

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    FAMILY ROOM BUNK BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    FAMILY ROOM
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    BUNK BED

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    Room code: FAM.BK

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Familienhotel Citylight

8.6
Excellent
1,001 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.0 /10
Service
8.8 /10
Comfort
8.0 /10
Condition
8.2 /10
Location
7.8 /10
Neighborhood
7.8 /10
Amenities
8.0 /10
100 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
22 Oct 2025
Russell
I liked that it was not located in a typical tourist area. The neighborhood was more working class, lots of immigrants, a real slice of Berlin life. Good access to a major transport hub at nearby Gesundbrunnen Station. Adjacent shopping center was nice and covered all needs. Classy German dining at nearby Lichtburg restaurant. Desk staff were helpful and spoke very good English. Quiet neighborhood--could leave the window open at night.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 Aug 2025
Sunny

Great price, location, staff. Would highly recom

The staff were really friendly and accommodated my requests without hesitation
Great lication. 8min metro ride to Alexander platz. Massive shopping centre a few mins walk away. Downside was theres a caravan park nextdoor and it was very noisy, as i had to keep the windows open coz no AC, with 22* at night.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Aug 2025
Verified traveler

Great for families

Wonderful family hotel. Breakfast was super with the kids - they had fruit, salad, eggs, pancakes, cereals, yogurts and more. The dining room had a play area too. Very comfortable beds. Bathroom was quite small and only 1 bar of soap (no other amenities). Location is close to a train station but outside the city center.
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
16 Jul 2025
ozgul
We stayed here as a family of five for four nights, and unfortunately, it was one of the most disappointing hotel experiences I’ve had, especially for the price. The hotel advertises family rooms for 5–6 people with bunk beds, but beyond that, it offers the bare minimum. There was no air conditioner, no microwave, no iron, no laundry facility, no coffee machine, no kettle — nothing that would make it feel like a proper family accommodation.

For what it offered, the price was simply not justified. I paid over €200 per night, with Saturday and Sunday nights costing €333 each — more than €1,200 in total for four nights. For that kind of money, I would expect at least basic amenities. Instead, the room came with just a tiny refrigerator that could barely hold a couple of water bottles.

The bunk beds were noisy with every movement, making it hard to sleep, and there was only one pillow per bed. It genuinely felt like a place that should cost €30–40 a night, not over €300.

To make things worse, there’s a park right next to the hotel where homeless people and drunk individuals gather, which did not feel safe or comfortable, especially with children.

Some reviews say, “You get what you pay for,” but this was not a budget stay — it was expensive, and the value just wasn’t there. I seriously considered leaving after the first night. I regret booking here and would not recommend it to families looking for a comfortable or affordable place to stay.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
09 Jun 2025
Katherine
The hotel check-in was really welcoming with easy check-in. The room was really clean and quiet. The staff were very helpful providing me with information about Berlin, a good map with and how to use the transit systems i.e. buy a 24hr pass (which I did!). The staff also helped locate a kettle for me so I could make a drink in my room. Would definitely stay here again.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
11 Feb 2025
Roberto
I wasn’t expecting too much but it did surprise me. It is a basic hotel. Nothing flash but for the price and location (assuming you want to be in the area as I needed to be), it was great. The room was spacious. The only thing to be aware of there are no toiletries - no shampoo, only a very small bar of soap (they do provide towels). There is a shopping mall by the main train station just up from the hotel. The breakfast was good, and the staff helpful. It may feel like a dodgy area but it really is not. Around the corner are many places to eat. If you trek a block or so you’ll find, in my opinion, the best Turkish restaurant in Berlin… Jore.
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
20 Jan 2025
Riclair
It's okay. Some of the staff are nice.
Business_and_leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
18 Aug 2024
Sunny

Mostly positives to stay here

I dropped off my bags early before checking.They stored it. Great location. Easy access into the vity via tram or U/S bahn. 6 mins wslk from shopping mall. RTger noisy as its opposite a rock climbing centre an lots of people talking loud in street at all hours
Self
8/10
Excellent
30 Jul 2024
Kiersten
It would have been nice had it been air conditioned, but it had comfy beds and worked for our family. The breakfast was okay, a little overpriced but was fine.

It was just hidden enough that we didn't know how close it was to Gesundbrunnen station and kaufpark, perhaps the hotel should point that out for food options?
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
19 Jul 2024
Sharon
I had forgotten that \"familien\" meant more for families. This is bare bones hotel but they had beer, wine, and a fantastic breakfast. A little shady neighborhood but very convenient to metro and dining!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
18 Jul 2024
Joanne
It was cheap considering the euro finals were in Berlin at the time. Clean, quiet, accessible location
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
14 Jul 2024
Verified traveler
Disappointed with no shower gel supplied in the bathroom
Toilet paper cheap and nasty
No milk in room to make coffee
Mini bar un stocked
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
07 Jul 2024
Clinton
Adequate place to stay.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
05 Jul 2024
Tanuj
great stay for teh euros, in a conveneient location to city and stadium as the nearest station is well placed, but beware it is a 20 min walk to thestation
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2024
Philip
Clean, spacious, welcoming staff. The breakfast was perfect, good varieties. I would go back.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2024
Mario

A Top option for a stay in Berlin, value for mone.

I really enjoyed my stay at CityHotel Berlin. Very friendly staff. Comfy bed and spacious room, the highlight was a frigo bar. It was only too hot and I couldn’t find a way to chill down. Breakfast , superb, with variety and quality in a nice environment facing the trees outside. Location is second to none, 5 minutes walking to Gesundbrunnen station, with trains, U-Bahn, S-Bahn, Buses and convenience stores including a Bio Supermarket. 4 stops til Alexanderplatz, a main central point in Berlin. I would return and certainly highly recommend this property, which surprised in the positive way.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2024
William
Excellent. Room was clean, breakfast was tasty. Recommended.
Self
8/10
Excellent
06 May 2024
Dirk
Very close to Gesundbrunnen U and S Bahn and airport train.
Bit like a UK Travellodge. Functional.
6/10
Pleasant
20 Feb 2024
Adam
Need fridge and microwave. Very expensive for being sounded by trash.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
18 Dec 2023
Nancie
Loved this small and friendly hotel. Close to all local transportation, grocery store, dining, and shopping. Super friendly and helpful 24 hr staff.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
19 Sep 2023
Taylor
Had a great time, front desk guy deserves a raise. Wonderful customer service. Breakfast was very good. Only down side is there is an old creepy man whi will stare at you from the bushes.
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
09 Aug 2023
Mark
We opted for the room with the bunkbeds for our family of five. It was nice compact room. The S-Bahn and U-Bahn are very conveniently within walking distance. Parking was easy. There is a nice buffet style breakfast available as well as other bakery options nearby. Plenty of restaurants nearby for lunches and suppers. There is also a very nice park nearby with two historical bunkers with great views of the area.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
14 Jul 2023
Kathryn
Close to metro/train station.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
02 Jun 2023
Brett
Not the greatest area and noisy construction going on.
10/10
Exceptional
07 May 2023
Michelle
Property was good, room was a little small.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Nov 2022
Christina
Room was simple but pleasant and clean. My family enjoyed their stay.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2022
david
Good price
8/10
Excellent
15 Nov 2021
Tatjana
Close to the Train,S and U Bahn Station
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
02 Jan 2020
Verified traveler
Very cozy and conveniently located. We were there for New Year's Eve and there were a lot of families enjoying the festivities.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Dec 2019
Andrew
Absolutely fantastic hotel and location in Berlin. It is located close to U-Bahn and S-Bahn stations in a lively neighborhood, yet the rooms are quiet. Great breakfast and value for the money. If you want to park on property, ensure you make a reservation early, otherwise there is street parking available. Highly recommend this hotel.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
14 Dec 2019
Michael
Family holiday to visit the Christmas market. Well located hotel and train system is excellent
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Nov 2019
Verified traveler
Πολύ καλό πρωινό. Άνετο δωμάτιο. Ήσυχη γειτονιά, πολύ κοντά στο μετρό. Εξαιρετικό το προσωπικό.
10/10
Exceptional
16 Nov 2019
Joshua

Great for a family of 5!

Our stay was comfortable and pleasant. Location was a bit of a ways outside of downtown but we didn’t mind walking as
That was a part of experiencing Berlin. The area was fairly quiet and safe. Parking was limited but we managed to find a spot on the street side. Breakfast was enjoyable! Overall, we would stay again! Great value.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Nov 2019
Rachel
Convenient position, clean, friendly, great continental breakfast, reasonable sized rooms, quiet, great for families.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
31 Oct 2019
Verified traveler
When we got to our room it did not have a kettle and tea/coffee facilities, which we did not realise beforehand. When we asked for cups of hot water from the bar to make our own from tea/coffee purchased we were charged £2 per cup of hot water. The bar staff were quite unhelpful about this when we queried it. The website does state that facilities are in available. Disappointed.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
28 Oct 2019
Verified traveler
Good location and close to station for travel to centre of Berlin.
Staff friendly and very helpful.
Would be good to have some signs on each floor to remind guests to be quiet at night / early morning as other guests might be sleeping!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Oct 2019
AyodeleB
I love the location of the hotel!! It’s situated around loads of shops, big mall and underground station
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Oct 2019
Verified traveler
Great for families. Location near shopping and public transportation.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
11 Sep 2019
Keith A

A hotel with plusses and minuses.

This is not a great hotel, and less convenient to the metro than one would expect, but it does have its plusses. The rooms are rather cramped, and include more beds than needed or requested, wasting even more space. The noise from outside is considerable. There is no refrigerator, and the safe is quite small. The bathroom is sufficient, and well designed, though the shower hook doesn't quite fit the attachment.
The beds are quite comfortable, and the breakfast is excellent with great variety, good quality and an attentive staff. This is the best part of staying here.
The wifi however is not secured, so many pages refuse to load on my tablet. There are no English language Tv stations available, unlike every other hotel where we have stayed during our seven weeks in Europe (and 14 hotels). One thus can't even get the news.
This hotel, even at the lower end of options in Berlin, is still expensive, and Berlin is one of the least interesting cities we have visited on this trip.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Aug 2019
Roy

Great option in Berlin

Amazing I would highly recommend for families.
Family
8/10
Excellent
13 Jul 2019
Amanda

Not amazing... but had many pros

Overall our stay was enjoyable.

Pros: The hotel is very close to the train station. Breakfast was good. The hotel offers a bagged lunch option for $5/person, which we took advantage of to save time and money while exploring the city. The lobby offers beer, wine, and coffee drinks that were nice to enjoy.

Cons: It was warm so we slept with the windows open, however the street traffic was very loud. The neighborhood seemed a little sketchy at night. The hotel itself was not conveniently located to attractions in the city (but the train station was close and easy to figure out.)
Family
8/10
Excellent
08 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
Very conveniently located. Good breakfast, nice bar with reasonable prices.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2019
Alfonso

Breakfast a plus ! Great savings

Great location..fri
Family
6/10
Pleasant
23 Jun 2019
S.K.
This hotel is essentially a hostel for teenager school groups visiting Berlin. The location is convenient to the S/U lines and the breakfast buffet is excellent with lovely patio seating. However, it can be noisy especially if you have to keep the windows open on a hot night. Moreover, the thump of footfalls continues into the wee hours of the night. Avoid rooms near the staircase or facing the climbing wall if you like a quiet night's sleep!
Business_and_leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 Jun 2019
Gary

Good value option

The hotel was located in the north of the city but had good train links to all the main places of interest so we didn’t feel detached at all. Also some local restaurants and bars if you want to stay close one evening. The rooms were basic but very clean and fine for a short break. However, air conditioning would have been welcome as it was over 30 degrees during our stay in mid June but I guess that’s part of the trade off with the price. Breakfast was good. Service was friendly. Very good value hotel.
Family
8/10
Excellent
04 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
Everything good and clean. Good breakfast. For the price you can take better location. No A/C but they give us a little fan
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
25 May 2019
Verified traveler
Service staff excellent. Property clean.
But far from city center, and loud
10/10
Exceptional
22 Apr 2019
Verified traveler
This hotel was perfect for our family trip to Berlin. A quad room designed as a quad room with bunk beds rather than additional beds / a sofa bed that takes up floor space meant the room was spacious. A decent selection at the included continental breakfast meant even our fussiest child found plenty to east to set us up for the day. Although not especially central, it was a close walk to the station with several lines that took us to all the attractions we wanted in about 10 minutes. Only slight negative was the shampoo provided was of a lower quality so for those with longer hair I'd suggest taking your own.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
22 Feb 2019
Verified traveler
Good breakfast, comfortable enough room. There was a cute play area for young kids in the breakfast room.
Family
8/10
Excellent
04 Jan 2019
Verified traveler
Great stay, good location. Easy parking if you came by car, and short walk to public transport. Loved the brekkie as well...
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jan 2019
Verified traveler
Very family orientated. Conveniently located to the local train station with good access to Berlin and the surrounding area.
10/10
Exceptional
30 Dec 2018
Yiannis

Great people!

Very friendly staff! They even printed our flight tickets and booked a taxi for us to go to the airport!
Breakfast offers a variety of great options!
Friends
8/10
Excellent
16 Dec 2018
Lia
Great little find for anyone visiting Berlin. Would definitely return.
10/10
Exceptional
01 Dec 2018
Verified traveler
Great size rooms for a family if 3 with plenty of luggage storage space. The staff was extremely helpful. Water was always hot in the shower and breakfast was good. Just a 10 minutes walk from the trains, shopping mall with grocery stores next to station, and easy to get to TXL.
8/10
Excellent
25 Nov 2018
meagan
Close to airport. Spacious room. Decent breakfast.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Nov 2018
JR
Convenient & safe location.

Daily nesscessities near by.
8/10
Excellent
13 Nov 2018
LOK SUN

Great Hotel for Famiy

This hotel is not only suitable for tourists, but also convenient for families and students because there is lots of activities available inside and around the hotel. It is conveniently located near the metro Berlin-Gesundbrunnen station for S and U Bahn links. There are spacious public meeting places in the lobby and each floor of the hotel for groups of people preparing outdoor activities. Upon arrival, we were greeted by the reception staff politely and directed to various facilities inside the hotel. There were only a limited number of free parking spaces at the front entrance of the hotel. As it would be more convenient for touring the city of Berlin by public transport, we left our cars at the hotel for two days without any charge. We had a comfortable stay for 2 nights with twin beds but the variety of food in the breakfast buffet was just sufficient.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
30 Oct 2018
Jacquelyn

Good residential area.

We stayed one night and we have a car so staying further away, from where all the tourist spots are, was okay. Breakfast area is so cute and had many variety to select from. Across is a wall climbing facility.
Family
8/10
Excellent
17 Sep 2018
Helen

Great for a weekend getaway

We visited for the Berlin marathon and decided to make it a long weekend. The hotel is ideally situated near a u bahn and s bahn station with great links across the city. Hotel staff we fab and couldn't fault the room.
10/10
Exceptional
07 Sep 2018
Manolo

Stay at Citylight

Clean adequate convenient great buffet breakfast
10/10
Exceptional
30 Aug 2018
Steve
The breakfast was simply fantastic and the room was great. The staff were very friendly and professional. They helped me coordinate my sightseeing with the train schedule. I'll stay here again whenever I return.
4/10
Poor
30 Aug 2018
Verified traveler

Good but...

Excellent breakfast buffet and hotel located near subway, but... no air conditioning. Had to leave windows open. Got stung by a bee.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Aug 2018
Verified traveler
We lived there in a family of 5. The kids love this place, the beds are comfortable, breakfast has a lot of choices. It is close to the ubahn station too.
10/10
Exceptional
23 Aug 2018
Thomas

A very good family hotel in convenient location!

Great if you need to accommodate 3 people.in one room (we were a party of 5 in 2 rooms). Close to the Tegel airport, walking distance to public transportation (you can buy a group ticket at the hotel reception), and very friendly staff. The deciding factors for us were good price, free parking and free breakfast. Overall we were very satisfied!
PS: BTW we had exactly the room that is shown in the hotels.com photo.
Family
8/10
Excellent
21 Aug 2018
Robert

Trip

Nice hotel, friendly staff. Not enough parking spaces for hotel guests. Hard to find a spot on the street. Close to transportation.l
Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 Aug 2018
Peter

Friendly place in Berlin

Recommended for families for sure...there is a playground next door, the breakfast buffet and parking are both free...and when kids fall asleep there is a bar in the lobby.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Aug 2018
Francis

Very nice and clean hotel

We had a wonderful stay with my family. The room was very clean
4/10
Poor
13 Aug 2018
Verified traveler

Not great - can’t recommend

We got to the hotel around 12 pm after a 16-hour trip and were told to wait for our room for another 2 hours because the check-in is at 2pm. Then at night, we heard people outside, fireworks (not knowing for what occasion), and constant trains passing outside. The breakfast was only ok, but the room was also full of wasps (I doubt they were bees), and I can’t say the tables were clean (you were asked to clean them yourself). Then the check out was at 10 am, pretty early, with a check-in at 2. The area isn’t great, although it’s only about 5 minutes walking to the U-bahn and S-bahn stations. Not much to eat around there, though, and there is a Lidl about 10 minutes from there but you have to look for it. They provide limited toiletries but you get a mini soap and a plastic packet of liquid shampoo. The towels had hairs in them. Unfortunately, we didn’t enjoy our stay.
Family
8/10
Excellent
12 Aug 2018
Lorna

Great value Berlin hotel like a Premier Inn

Easy to get to Berlin centre from here using Gesundbrunnen station. Excellent breakfast at the hotel. Friendly staff. Nice Italian restaurant recommended by hotel about 10/15 mins walk away that fed a family of 4 for about €45/€50 inc pasta & pizza dishes. Games room with pool table in hotel basement. Drinks machine in basement too with bottles of Cola etc for €2. Fruit & veg shop right near the Italian sells cans of Cola for just 80 cents. Also a McDonalds & KFC in the station vicinity.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Aug 2018
Verified traveler
Great place to stay, reasonable price, good breakfast and excellent staff. Very friendly and we felt very close to home!
8/10
Excellent
09 Aug 2018
Brian

Nice and basic

Nice place, but very basic. Staff could not have been more friendly. Was told would have parking in lot, but had to find a spot on the street.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
06 Aug 2018
Michael

Good value for money

Good value for money. Easy access to centre of city. Very clean. Friendly helpful staff at reception. Catering staff inclined to be a bit brusk. No air conditioning so rooms uncomfortable when hot.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
05 Aug 2018
Marcela
No ac
Family
8/10
Excellent
04 Aug 2018
Ramdas

Good Hotel

It is a good hotel very close to Gesundbrennan Metro station (10 min walk). They serve a good self service breakfast. I would definitely stay here again if I am in Berlin.
Family
8/10
Excellent
03 Aug 2018
Jassmin

Nice clean and friendly

Great for the purpose intended
Very clean crisp linien..
Uncomfortably hot
Staff very friendly and informative
Good for short stays
Easy access to public transport
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jul 2018
Verified traveler

Hayes Family in Berlin

This hotel was fantastic. The service was absolutely top notch. A full service bar in the lobby (buy a drink and either enjoy there or take to your room!) the staff were incredibly helpful and very attentive to us, despite our inability to speak German 😊. They tried very hard and pair that with our effort (and google translate) we really had no problem at all to communicate. Thank you again for a wonderful stay.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jul 2018
Stefanie
The hotel is great. A 15 minute cab ride from the Tegel airport. The train is a short 5 minute walk for the U+ S Bahn. Very friendly and helpful staff. Loved our room. Spacious and with bunk beds for the kids. It was immaculately clean. The breakfast buffet was also great. The location is my only complaint- a lot of homeless people, I wouldn’t recommend walking after dark. Otherwise loved our stay and would come back!
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jul 2018
Verified traveler
I was extremely positively surprised about the price-performance ratio. Very, very nice atmosphere, great central and historic location with many activities for kids around (kids farm, children’s museum, many playgrounds along the small river Panke) as well as for adults (old war bunker museum etc) and absolutely amazing staff, very friendly, helpful, informative. Will come back for sure!!
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2018
Liliana
Very nice family hotel close to metro in a neighborhood close to everything you may need. Totally recommend it.
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jun 2018
Tim
Great location . Close to the subway. Easy to get to and free parking.
10/10
Exceptional
29 May 2018
cheree
The staff was very pleasant. The room was wonderful! The food was amazing!! Highly recommend for anyone traveling to Berlin
Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Apr 2018
S

Clean, comfortable hotel close to major train stat

I spent 7 nights at this hotel in mid-April. The hotel was impeccably clean, with large rooms, comfortable beds, and a good breakfast buffet. It is very family friendly, with high school tour groups present nearly every day of my stay. The hotel is a short walk to GesundBrunnen S + U train station, so very convenient to get to Berlin Mitte or elsewhere. The staff were helpful and polite, speaking excellent English. I would definitely stay there again!
10/10
Exceptional
22 Apr 2018
Dennis

Great Visit

Very clean, great staff, great breakfast, great location for family. Near mall and transit. Highly recommend.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Apr 2018
Kevin
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Easy walking distance to two rail stations, as well as a WW2 Bunker across the street. We enjoyed free parking and an awesome breakfast. Definitely recommend as an auspicious hotel option
Partner
8/10
Excellent
09 Apr 2018
Will

Comfortable hotel convenient public transport

The hotel is well located for a variety of U-bahn and train connections into central Berlin and out, including towards the airport. The buffet breakfast is generous and good quality and the staff were helpful. Rooms are basic but the facilities are good and the beds are comfortable.
10/10
Exceptional
22 Mar 2018
Jen

Great all around

We stayed here for nearly a week and had a wonderful experience. The room was perfect for our large family, staff was awesome, breakfast was amazing and location wonderful! If we are ever fortunate enough to return to Berlin, this is the first place we will try to book!
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jan 2018
joan

Nice hotel close to transportation

The people at the desk were very gelpful answering oye quesrion .Plenty of choices for tbe buffet breakfast The hotel is perfect for a weekend in Berlin as the train station is 2mins away
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jan 2018
Mary-Lou

New Year Berlin.

Couldn't have had a better stay for what we paid. Lovely friendly and quick check-in. Best breakfast in all our European stays. Spacious family room with comfortable beds. Close walk to S and U bahn lines. Very family oriented if you are traveling with children. Thank you.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jan 2018
Verified traveler
ベルリン中央駅からは少し離れているが、最寄りの駅にも近く、駅のとなりに大きなショッピングセンターがあるので何かと便利です。ホテル自体も朝食付きでリーズナブル、英語もほとんど問題なしです。
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jan 2018
Gerton

Good family hotel

Great price/quality, breakfast was nice
Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Nov 2017
Claire

Clean and fresh

Well placed hotel for our first trip Germany. Friendly helpful staff. Would definitely use again.
10/10
Exceptional
26 Oct 2017
Verified traveler

Excellent hotel in a great location

East access to train network, good breakfast and comfy. Rly good value for money.
10/10
Exceptional
15 Oct 2017
Marina

Good experience

The hotel is close to U-bahn station. It took 10-15 to get to the city center. Very good breakfast. Updated clean room. The WIFI Was not reliable, no signal most of the time.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Oct 2017
Marina

Perfect choice

Everythng made a perfect fit for us. The hotel is 4-5 minutes walk to the station of very convenient U or S- bahn system of public transportation of Berlin. 15 minutes and you are in any point of central Berlin. No hassle with parking. The size of the room is on small side, but it is spotless and comfortable. The breakfast cost is included and it is amazing: big variety for every taste.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Oct 2017
almas

Clean and cozy place

Very nice hotel with friendly staff and great breakfast
Location is very good. Close to mall and park
The bad point was the lack of internet
8/10
Excellent
05 Sep 2017
Verified traveler
Good location, next to public transportation and very close to Tegel airport which is what we wanted. Room could be upgraded in the future but overall comfortable stay.
10/10
Exceptional
04 Sep 2017
Raymond

The hotel is good but only the noise coming from t

Nice experience we really enjoyed our self.that is nice
8/10
Excellent
16 Aug 2017
Nikos

Excellent value for money,no fridge in the room...

...which is a serious deficiency,because (nearly) cold water is very expensive in Berlin and in other cities,so you can't have cold water with you. Prices of a 0.5 l. bottle range from 1 (rare) to 4 euros,with an average price of 2,5 euros.Hotel staff is very helpful and the room OK.
8/10
Excellent
13 Aug 2017
Verified traveler
Typical middle tier European hotel I've stayed at. WiFi didn't work that well with our devices. Parking was very limited and we had to park on street. Not most scenic of areas but close to train station and all other important Berlin sites. I would stay there again.
Family
8/10
Excellent
09 Aug 2017
Verified traveler

Great value hotel in Berlin.

Great stay. Easy access to transit. Excellent breakfast buffet as well.

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