Alex Hotel

This privately run hotel offers comfortable and affordable accommodation in the trendy Prenzlauer Berg district of Berlin, just a short walk or tram ride from the famous Alexanderplatz. Situated within a traditional Berlin apartment building, the Alex Hotel combines old-style charm with modern comfort. At the Alex, you can look forward to complimentary hot drinks and free wireless LAN. Several attractions can be reached on foot from here, while excellent transport links allow you to travel further afield in all directions. A tram stop lies right outside the front door, and direct bus and rail services take you comfortably to Friedrichstrasse, Potsdamer Platz and Kurfürstendamm. Prenzlauer Berg Prenzlauer Berg is one of Berlin's trendiest districts, with its lively bars, diverse restaurants and thriving art scene. Pay a visit to the Kollwitzplatz neighbourhood, where you will find the historic Wasserturm (water tower) and lots of stylish bars and restaurants. The adjacent Helmholtzplatz area is a great place to be on market days. Colourful boutiques and Berlin's oldest beer garden - the Prater Garten, are located on nearby Kastanienallee.Alternatively, you can watch a show at the Kulturbrauerei (former brewery), which also is the starting point for organised cycle tours through Berlin. A stay in Prenzlauer Berg would not be complete without a visit to the Mauerpark (former site of the Berlin Wall), a popular meeting place during warmer months.