Hampton by Hilton Berlin City Centre Alexanderplatz

Arty lodging with stylish rooms, Mediterranean dining & a photo studio, plus free Wi-Fi. Set across a restored 1825 neoclassical townhouse and an associated modern building, this arty hotel is 9 minutes' walk from the Brandenburg Gate, and 10 minutes' walk from the Friedrichstrasse U- and S-Bahn station. Vibrant rooms, each individually designed by artists, come with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Some offer courtyard views. An elegant restaurant with period features and high ceilings offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, including Mediterranean specials. There's also a convenience store, a guest computer and a bookstore. The lobby is decorated with sculptures and there's an on-site photo studio. Parking (fee) is available.

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