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Sleeping
Berlin offers the gamut of places to unpack your suitcase. Just about every
international chain now has a flagship in the German capital, but more in-
teresting options that better reflect the city's verve and spirit abound. You
can sleep in a former bank, boat or factory, in the home of a silent-movie
diva, in a 'flying bed', or even in a coffin.
BOOK YOUR STAY ONLINE
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tp://lonelyplanet.com/hotels/ . You'll find independent reviews, as well as recommend-
ations on the best places to stay. Best of all, you can book online.
Hotels
With around 133,500 beds in 800 properties, Berlin has more beds than New York and more
are scheduled to come online in the coming years. You'll find the entire range of hotels in
Berlin, from no-frills cookie-cutter chains to all-out boutique hotels with top-notch amenities
and fall-over-backwards service.
The best beds often sell out early, so make reservations, especially around major holidays,
cultural events and trade shows. Most properties now have an internet booking function.
BUDGET, DESIGNER & ART HOTELS
Berlin being an art- and design-minded city, it's not surprising that there's a large number of
smaller indie hotels catering to the needs of savvy urban nomads with at least a midrange
budget. Properties often integrate distinguished architecture with a customised design
concept that projects a sense of place and tends to appeal to creative spirits and travellers
searching for an authentic experience. There's usually great emphasis on the latest tech trends
and on such lifestyle essentials as iPod docks, brand-name espresso machines and Bose
sound systems. The antithesis of cookie-cutter chains, these types of abodes are sprinkled
around the city but are especially prevalent in the Mitte district. Many have succeeded in cul-
tivating the local community with hip rooftop lounges, cocktail bars, progressive restaurants,
chic spas and one-off parties and events.
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