The Hotel Novalis is a family-run place to stay on Novalisstraße, north of the historic centre, with a private bathroom in every room. It has buffet breakfast, a library, parking and bicycle hire, and accepts pets. It is a good fit if you want to walk to Museum Island and get around by bike.
Location and getting around
Museum Island and Berlin Hauptbahnhof are about 20 minutes away on foot. The Reichstag, the Brandenburg Gate and Gendarmenmarkt are about 25 minutes on foot. According to the guesthouse, Friedrichstraße is 300 metres away, Nordbahnhof station 500 and Oranienburger Straße, with bars and restaurants, 400. Alexanderplatz is about 30 minutes away on foot and Checkpoint Charlie about 40.
Rooms and facilities
All rooms have a private bathroom. Buffet breakfast is served in a bright room and, if you ask, they will prepare a packed lunch.
There is a library, wifi, parking and bicycles to hire, and pets are accepted. More central places to stay are on the page of hotels in Berlin.
Who it suits
- Travellers with a pet.
- Drivers who need to park.
- Those who go on long outings and find a packed lunch useful.
- Guests who want to walk to the museums.
Good to know
Arrival is between 13:00 and 23:00. Departure is between 8:00 and 11:00. If you will arrive after 23:00, tell the hotel beforehand. Check whether parking carries a charge and the conditions for pets.