A classic Berlin hotel in a prime location at Hackescher Markt, steps from the S-Bahn station, Museum Island, and the Scheunenviertel gallery and restaurant district. The 32 individually designed rooms blend historical character with modern comforts. The ground-floor café is a neighbourhood favourite.
Hotel Hackescher Markt stands at one of central Berlin's most celebrated addresses, on Große Präsidentenstraße facing the Hackescher Höfe — the largest interconnected courtyard complex in Germany, housing boutiques, restaurants, and an art cinema. The Hackescher Markt S-Bahn station is directly opposite the hotel entrance, with trains to Alexanderplatz in two minutes, Friedrichstraße in three, and Ostbahnhof in around ten. Museum Island — home to five world-class museums including the Pergamon and the Altes Museum — is a five-minute walk across the Spree.
The hotel occupies a sensitively restored 19th-century building whose ornate street facade has been maintained while the interior has been updated with contemporary fittings. There are 32 rooms, each individually designed: artwork, upholstered furniture, and colour schemes vary room to room, giving the property a boutique quality unusual at this price point. Standard doubles are compact but well-configured; Superior rooms on upper floors offer more space and views over Mitte's rooftops.
Breakfast is included in most rate types and is served in the ground-floor café, which operates throughout the day as a neighbourhood coffee bar popular with local residents as well as guests. Light lunches, afternoon cakes, and good espresso are available beyond the morning service. The Scheunenviertel immediately surrounding the hotel is one of Berlin's densest dining areas, with a high concentration of independent restaurants across a wide range of cuisines.
Service is attentive and personal. The small team knows the neighbourhood's gallery openings, live music venues, and quieter corners, and tailors recommendations accordingly. The hotel suits independent travellers, couples, and small groups; its intimate scale keeps the atmosphere unhurried.
Amenities
- café
- concierge
- breakfast included
- historic building
Location
Große Präsidentenstraße 8, 10178 Berlin
52.5242, 13.4019 View on map
Highlights
- Steps from Hackescher Markt S-Bahn
- Near Museum Island
- Individually designed rooms
- Neighbourhood café
Tips for visiting
- One of the best locations in Berlin for a mid-range hotel — Hackescher Markt S-Bahn is directly opposite
- Book at least two months ahead as the property has only 32 rooms and sells out quickly
- Upper-floor rooms on the courtyard side offer rooftop views over Mitte and are the quietest options