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Tucked away opposite the Tacheles art centre is this small guesthouse, based in an old building dating from the 19th century. The rooms are plain, with modern furnishings, and the walls are decorated with avant-garde paintings. There are only nine rooms, which get booked up quickly, so you are advised to reserve early

A family-run hotel in the centre of Prenzlauer Berg, ideal for families or young couples. The rooms are simply decorated yet modern, and the hotel is located in an historic part of town. The service is attentive and the atmosphere relaxed.

Clean and friendly, this hotel-guesthouse in Kreuzberg boasts an excellent atmosphere – but unfortunately no en-suite bathrooms. The landlady takes great care of her guests and is happy to pass on her personal tips for nightlife and culture in Berlin.

A typical Berlin guesthouse, with a great atmosphere, situated in the most attractive part of Charlottenburg. Breakfast can be served in the rooms.

If you’re staying at this lodge, you will share it with the artist Lars Stroschen, who designed the rooms himself.

Potsdam’s best hotel, the Relexa is based in an historic building in the middle of Neuer Garten (see Potsdam & Sanssouci) . At night, peace descends as the day trippers leave.

In Riehmers Hofgarten you can live the life of a Prussian officer. Old Kreuzberg apartments, with sombre rooms and elegant bathrooms, are the perfect setting for a 19th-century lifestyle. The hotel, part of a large complex of 19th-century Gothic red-brick buildings, is certainly remarkable.

Greta Garbo used to stay at the Savoy, and the style of days gone by is celebrated throughout. Many filmstars are regulars in this hotel, which is justly proud of its service. The Savoy is famous for its Times Bar.

This small and very expensive palace hotel is situated in a quiet part of Grunewald, some distance from the centre. The hotel is popular with filmstars and celebrities wishing to get away from the crowds. Karl Lagerfeld designed the interior – and for a mere €1,500 you can even rent his permanent bedroom suite for one night.