Beautiful hotels really hit the spot here at funkyGERMANY. And if they are also really “funky”, we immediately feel like we have to go there. The lively and quirky capital city is well equipped with exactly these establishments: chic, approachable, a bit shrill here and there. We present six funky hotels in Berlin.
Relax at Numa Belfort in Prenzlauer Berg
Simple, without much frills and yet original: in addition to the other eight locations in Berlin, the numa Belfort in Prenzlauer Berg is cozy and compact with its 14 rooms. There are six room categories, making everything possible from the ideal working atmosphere to a family vacation with urban flair.
Behind the tall, ornate entrance door, a picturesque courtyard opens up. Typically Berlin: a bright pink wall and inflatable flamingos hanging down. A clash of styles that is hardly surprising in the lively capital. We love it!
The Hoxton: Art Deco at its most beautiful
Contemporary art lovers will find 234 rooms full of taste and design in the green western part of Berlin. It is the beautifully designed interior that makes the Hoxton Berlin such a stylish experience. Curved lines, dimmed lighting and Art Nouveau elements can be found throughout the restaurant, lobby and rooms.
The hotel’s restaurant, House of Tandoor, brings authentic modern Indian cuisine from the tandoor oven to Berlin, attracting not only hotel guests but also foodies from outside. The old gramophone in the middle of the room gives you the feeling of sitting in a lovingly furnished designer living room, while the aroma of fire-roasted meat, fragrant biryanis and fresh bread fills the air.
It’s all about the facade: at the Michelberger, the focus is on wooden elements
Think high ceilings and loft beds, but in a modern and beautiful way: at the Michelberger, the focus is on good taste and an architecturally well-thought-out use of space. The rooms are designed with lots of wood and geometric shapes, radiating order and simplicity. Everything is designed to accommodate groups in the most space-saving way possible.
The recently redesigned lobby is inspired by East Berlin architecture: huge glass chandeliers in the style of the 1960s float above comfortable wooden sofas and iron shelves with books in all languages. Once you’ve had your fill of the fine home cooking made with local ingredients at the Michelberger Restaurant, you can make yourself comfortable in the wine bar from 5 p.m. every day. Or take a walk into the hustle and bustle of Friedrichshain or Kreuzberg.
Spend the night in the Provocateur as you would in 1920s Paris
Glamorous, extraordinary, provocative: The Provocateur brings 1920s Paris back to life. The design hotel advertises itself as a place where “anything is possible” and boasts an exclusive ambiance that is second to none. A dramatic color scheme, heavy velvet furniture, and eye-catching chandeliers set intoxicating accents in the 58 rooms and suites.
Couples can indulge themselves with the “Made with l’amour Package” at the Provocateur. This means that champagne and a sweet treat await guests in one of the spacious deluxe rooms, who can experience the burlesque flair of the French capital up close for a night.
Relax in front of the fireplace at the Sir Savigny Hotel after a shopping trip
Since 2016, the former residential building in the noble Charlottenburg district has been home to the boutique hotel Sir Savigny. Here, guests are well looked after: whether with a city guide that shows non-Berliners the hidden sides of the capital, a guided shopping tour or the numerous common rooms. 41 rooms and three suites combine what we all want for our home: style, modernity, chic.
The in-house library, with its countless art books, invites you to read or play a game of chess. But the real attraction is the lounge, where floor-to-ceiling windows offer a view of a pretty garden, and a round, glass fireplace that provides warmth during the cold Berlin winters.
Imposing history and simple elegance at the Wilmina Hotel
Behind the rustic brick walls and atmospheric courtyard, decorated with sparkling fairy lights, you would never guess that this was once a women’s prison. The Wilmina Hotel is full of reminders of its past: thick steel doors, the typical architecture of prison corridors and 44 guest rooms that have been created from former prison cells.
The Wilmina makes use of the building’s history, combining it with friendly colors, minimalist wooden furniture, pressed and framed flowers. A mysterious place that has been carefully transformed into a unique retreat. This western part of the lively Kantstraße in Berlin-Charlottenburg is quieter. But that makes Wilmina an even greater discovery: you can hardly experience Berlin more authentically.
