The Hotel Novotel Berlin Mitte is on the Fischerinsel, the southern part of the Spree island, a short distance from the museums. It is a 4-star chain hotel with a gym, a sauna, a restaurant and private parking. A good fit for families and for those travelling by car who want to be in the centre.
Location and getting around
From Fischerinsel 12, Museum Island is about 10 minutes away on foot and the Gendarmenmarkt about 15 minutes. Checkpoint Charlie and Alexanderplatz are each about 20 minutes on foot.
For the Brandenburg Gate allow about 30 minutes’ walk; if you do not want to walk that far, public transport drops you close.
Rooms and facilities
- Air conditioning, a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safe and a flat-screen TV.
- Private bathroom with a shower.
- Gym and sauna.
- Restaurant and, according to the hotel, a terrace and room service.
- Private parking.
Breakfast comes in three versions: buffet, continental or vegetarian. According to the hotel, reception is open 24 hours.
The island puts you between the museums and Checkpoint Charlie, with the river alongside. The restaurant and room service are useful if you return tired from a day of sightseeing or meetings and do not want to go out for dinner.
Who it suits
- If you arrive by car and want to park at the hotel.
- If you are interested in historic Berlin and prefer to walk.
- If you travel for work and value a desk and a gym.
Good to know
Check-in from 15:00 and check-out until 12:00. Confirm the parking price before you arrive. You can compare it with other 4-star hotels.