In a residential area of Steglitz, south-west of the centre, the Hotel Eckstein Berlin offers soundproofed rooms, a buffet breakfast and bike hire. It is a simple place to stay for anyone who prefers to sleep in a residential district and travel by U-Bahn towards the Kurfürstendamm and the rest of the city.
Location and getting around
The address is Schildhornstraße 72. The Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church (Kurfürstendamm) is about 4.7 km away, Zoologischer Garten station about 4.9 km and Potsdamer Platz about 6.4 km. The U-Bahn or a taxi is best.
According to the hotel, Schloßstraße and Breitenbachplatz U-Bahn stations are a few minutes on foot, with a direct link towards the Kurfürstendamm and Zoologischer Garten. The Botanical Garden is also nearby.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms are soundproofed and have a private bathroom and cable TV. The hotel says it has 24-hour reception and hires out bicycles, a practical way to see Steglitz and the nearby parks.
There are garage parking spaces and breakfast is a buffet. Wi-Fi is not listed, so ask if you need it.
Who it suits
- If you want to get around the city by bike.
- If you drive and need to leave the car in a garage.
- If you want to visit the Botanical Garden.
- If you sleep better in soundproofed rooms.
Good to know
You can check in from 13:00 and must vacate the room before 11:00. Confirm the garage and bike hire charges before you arrive. If you want to compare other areas, there are more places to stay in Berlin.