About 10 minutes’ walk from Museum Island, the Hotel Monbijou Berlin occupies a building on Monbijouplatz. It is a 3-star hotel decorated in an old British style, with wooden floors and large windows. It suits anyone coming to Berlin for its museums who wants cafés and shops around the corner.
Location and getting around
According to the hotel, Hackescher Markt is about 300 metres away. Alexanderplatz is about 15 minutes on foot, and the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag about 25. If you arrive by train, Berlin Hauptbahnhof is about 35 minutes’ walk away; with luggage, a taxi or public transport is easier. Berlin Ostbahnhof is 2.7 km away.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have a wooden floor, air conditioning, satellite TV, an iPod dock, free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom. The common areas include a library, a gym, a bistro and a bar, as well as a terrace. The hotel hires out bicycles, a convenient way to get around the centre. It serves continental and buffet breakfast, and reception is open 24 hours. Parking is also listed.
Who it suits
- If you will spend several days on the museums of the island and the Hackescher Markt area.
- If you travel as a couple and the decor of the hotel matters to you.
- If you want to explore the city by bicycle.
- If you do not want to give up the gym during your trip.
Good to know
You can check in from 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00. If you drive, ask beforehand about the parking conditions. More hotels in this category are in 3-star hotels.