A building dating from 1800 with a half-timbered facade, a few steps from St Nicholas’ Church: the Hotel Benn Berlin is a family-run 3-star hotel in Spandau’s old town. It is a good fit if you want to see this part of Berlin and prefer a small hotel to a chain.
Location and getting around
The address is Ritterstraße 1a and 15. According to the hotel, Spandau Citadel is about 10 minutes on foot and Altstadt Spandau U-Bahn station is very close.
It is a fair way to the centre of Berlin: about 9.4 km to Zoologischer Garten station, 11.3 km to Berlin Hauptbahnhof and 12 km to the Brandenburg Gate. The U-Bahn or a taxi is the practical option.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms are simple and Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel. A buffet breakfast is served every morning.
There is private parking, but it must be reserved in advance. There is no restaurant, bar or 24-hour reception listed.
Who it suits
- If you like historic buildings and old streets.
- If you want to walk to Spandau Citadel.
- If you are driving and can book a parking space ahead.
To compare with other 3-star hotels, open the category.
Good to know
Check-in is from 14:00 to 21:00, and it is best to tell the hotel your arrival time. Check-out is between 07:00 and 11:00. If the hotel is spread over two buildings, ask which one your room is in.