On the ground floor of a building on Bänschstraße, in Friedrichshain, Pension Kaffeefreunde Berlin offers rooms with a fridge, a desk and a TV. It is a practical option for couples and travellers who spend the day out.
Location and getting around
The East Side Gallery and Berlin Ostbahnhof are about 40 minutes’ walk away. Alexanderplatz is about 3.8 km away and Museum Island about 4.7 km, so for the centre public transport is best.
The guesthouse has a cash machine in the same building, useful if you need cash on arrival. From here the east of the city is easy to cover in a couple of days, leaving the centre for another day. Being on the ground floor saves you climbing stairs with your suitcase.
Rooms and facilities
Each room has a desk, a flat-screen TV and a fridge for keeping drinks or food. Bed linen and towels are included.
Wi-Fi is free in all areas, including the rooms. It is not stated whether breakfast is served: if it matters to you, ask when you book.
Who it suits
- If you want a room with a fridge for your things.
- If you need a desk to work for a while.
- If you travel as a couple and want a base in east Berlin.
- If you travel with heavy luggage and prefer not to climb floors.
Good to know
Reception handles check-in only from 14:00 to 18:00, and you must show ID and a credit card. Check-out is from 08:30 to 10:00. If you arrive outside those hours, let them know beforehand. More guesthouses in the guide.