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HOSTEL
PANGEA PEOPLE HOSTEL
€13-22, d from €58; ; Alexanderplatz, Alexanderplatz)
Before there were continents, there was Pangea, a single supercontinent that united the
earth's landmass. At this central hostel, the name is the game, for the goal is to reunite
people from all cultures, be it in airy dorms equipped with customised beds and lockers, or
in the bar over beers, snacks and karaoke. Optional breakfast is €5.50.
HOTEL
RADISSON BLU HOTEL
3; d from €140; ; 100, 200, Hackescher Markt)
At this swish and supercentral contender, you quite literally 'sleep with the fishes', thanks to
the lobby's 25m-high tropical aquarium. Streamlined design radiates urban poshness in the
427 rooms and throughout the two restaurants and various social nooks. Thoughtful perks
include free wi-fi throughout and a 24/7 spa with pool and sauna. Optional breakfast is €25.
HOTEL
PARK INN BY RADISSON BERLIN ALEXANDERPLATZ
; Alexanderplatz, Alexanderplatz)
Views, views, views! Berlin's tallest hotel has got them. Right on Alexanderplatz, this sleek
tower is honeycombed with 1012 rooms (some rather snug) sporting panoramic windows,
soothing earth tones, flat-screen TVs and noiseless air-con. For superb sunsets, snag a room
facing the Fernsehturm. Great rooftop panorama terrace with bar and lounge chairs. Option-
al breakfast is €19, wi-fi €9.90 for 24 hours.
HOTEL
HOTEL INDIGO ALEXANDERPLATZ
5; d €120-170; ; Alexanderplatz, Alexanderplatz)
Sophisticated, efficient and supercentral, this mod designer hotel spoils you with amenities
normally reserved for pricier abodes (fluffy bathrobes, iPod docks, Tassimo coffee-makers,
Aveda toiletries). Rooms, though rather small, are decorated in a minimal modern style and
infused with local imagery. Free landline calls to 19 countries. Breakfast is €17.
HOTEL
ART'OTEL BERLIN MITTE
030-240 620;
www.artotels.de
;
Wallstrasse 70-73; d €110-180;
;
Märkisches Museum)