Hotel-Pension Funk

I had a very uncomfortable experience during my stay. The hotel itself is beautiful, but the man at the front desk kept asking me invasive personal questions — like when my flight was, where I was going, and whether I’d be taking photos. I told him I might take a personal photo like any normal guest, but he became aggressive and repeatedly insisted I wasn’t allowed to post anything online. After I left an honest review about this experience, I even received a harassing phone call from the hotel staff. This made me feel very unsafe and disrespected. Would not recommend staying here if you value your privacy and comfort.

I arrived at 8pm to find no one at reception—no staff, no welcome, just silence. The air was thick with the smell of mold and mildew, especially in the bathroom, where the shower had visible grime and black mold in the corners.||The “room” had one limp pillow and a mattress that seemed unchanged since the 1930s. I couldn’t open the windows because of mosquitos, so there was no ventilation. The air felt attic-stale and dusty, and I started coughing almost immediately. The carpet was dirty and covered with pet hair.||To make matters worse, the shared bathroom was separated from my room by a paper-thin wall. You could hear everything. When I emailed the hotel about the strong mold odor and how I couldn’t breathe, no one responded. I felt completely abandoned—and frankly unsafe.||Some may call it “historic,” but this was more Suspiria than charming. Sure, the lighting might work for a horror shoot, but we all know what happens to the girl who spends the night.||I left—dragging four suitcases down three flights of stairs with no working elevator—at 11pm. Thankfully, the Hoxton (one block away) had a room. Still, even though I stayed less than an hour and became physically ill, the hotel charged me for five full nights.||I’m currently disputing the charges with my credit card company and documenting the health risks. If you have any sensitivity to mold, dust, or basic human dignity, avoid this place at all costs.

I had a wonderful stay in this magical hotel. It starts with a magnificent entry hall, a cast-iron lift, and the Art Deco magic continues with beautiful stained glass and cozy interior. I stayed in a modest one-person room that had everything I needed, and the shared facilities were all kept in clean order. The breakfast room certainly merits at least one leisurly morning. Whenever I come back to Berlin, I'll be sure to stay here again, as it's also very conveniently located close to Zoologischer garten station that has S and U Bahn going everywhere in the city centre quickly.

If you're tired of staying in plain, conventional hotels, Pension Funk is the place to go! My friend and I picked it after my friend's mother recommended it to us (she stayed there in the 80s as part of a school trip and loved it).||The halls themselves are charming and feel full of history. The rooms are stunning and there are no two rooms alike. It was exciting to open the door for the first time and finally see what ours looked like.|The beds are comfortable and the amenities available are all you need. I love that they keep to the 20s theme, with no modern electronics. It truly makes you feel like you're back in time for real. If you're someone who needs their room to have a TV, this is not for you.||The staff are very welcoming and you can tell that the place is well loved. The breakfast they serve is simple but delicious and enough to start off your day of adventure.||The location is great too. The hotel is situated on a quiet street close to several bus, u-bahn and s-bahn stations, among others. There are restaurants, cafes, shops, and malls nearby. It is extremely easy to get around.||To sum things up, if you want to stay somewhere that is different and has personality, is in a great spot, with easily accessible public transportation, this is the right place. My friend and I decided that when we eventually end up going back to Berlin, we will stay at the Pension Funk again. Truly worth your money.

Beautiful building with original features. Our room had an enormous window and the classic furniture made it feel like a really unique place to stay. It’s located within the fancy side of town, with shops like Ralph Lauren and Marco Polo so it felt very safe when arriving back late. Great bakery, coffee shop a few doors down. Plenty of restaurants within walking distance. We visited in late October and so there wasn’t many bars open near the hotel but it was really easy to get to the centre of Berlin from here. About a 3minute walk to a U-Bahn station where it’s a short, maybe 5 minute ride to the other areas of Berlin.

Absolutely unique hotel with lots of character and ambiance. Friendly staff, great location and comfy rooms. The former residence of silent film star Asta Nielsen, the decorations were very reminiscent of the 1930s. I would highly recommend this hotel and would gladly stay here again!

If you love to stay at authentic places with a good story, you'll love this place. Large rooms with high ceilings, basic but good shower facilities, big windows with long curtains, floorboards, comfortable beds, good wardrobe space, decent breakfast. Our room had a couch in it too. My friends and I loved it and would come back. Thank you

This is a very old, historical hotel. I was impressed with the reasonable rates. Our room was beautiful and the architectural details were amazing. It is important to know what you are getting in to before you commit. To use the toilet we had to go across the hall (not a big deal) but the toilet room was right next to the office of the hotel. There was a shower in our room, but not a bathtub. It is not separated from the room at all, which was a problem for us and we had mixed gender family members traveling together who did not want to shower in front of each other. If you sat in certain locations in the room you could see everything happening in the shower by looking at the mirror. So, I would recommend this type of room for a couple, or for people with not modesty needs. The breakfast was good, adequate, but not fabulous. The hotel is located in a nice neighborhood. We felt safe. I would stay there again, because I loved the non cookie cutter feel of it, but I would probably try out a different room to see if the privacy situation might be a little better.