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HOTEL
SOFITEL BERLIN GENDARMENMARKT
; Französische Strasse)
This cocoon of quiet sophistication has a killer location close to sights and shopping. Its 92
rooms and suites offer a flawless interplay of marble, glass and light; the nicest have a
private balcony with views of Gendarmenmarkt. Perks include the top-floor sauna and gym
and an upmarket Austro-German restaurant. Optional breakfast is €29.50.
SMOKING
Smoking rooms are a dying breed. Larger properties and chain hotels are most likely
to have set aside floors with rooms where smoking is permitted. Smaller independ-
ent hotels and hostels usually don't allow smoking inside the rooms and may impose
fines on those who light up anyway. By law, there's no smoking in indoor public
areas.
Museumsinsel & Alexanderplatz
HOTEL
MOTEL ONE BERLIN-ALEXANDERPLATZ
; Alexanderplatz, Alexanderplatz)
If you value location over luxury, this budget designer chain makes for an excellent crash
pad. Smallish rooms come with up-to-the-minute touches (flat-screen TVs, granite counters,
massage showerheads, air-con) that are normally the staples of posher players. Arne Jacob-
sen's turquoise egg chairs accent the hip lobby. Check the website for other Berlin locations.
Optional breakfast is €7.50.
HOSTEL
HOSTEL ONE80°
€14-30; ; Alexanderplatz, Alexanderplatz)
With its stylish designer sofas, cool music and an industrial-chic dining area, One80° is a
next-gen lifestyle hostel. There's space for over 700 people in dorms sleeping four to eight
in comfy bunk beds. Assets include individual reading lamps, two electrical outlets and two
lockers - per person, that is. Optional breakfast is €5.50.
