NH Collection Berlin Mitte Am Checkpoint Charlie
A central Mitte hotel near Checkpoint Charlie offering quiet rooms and comfortable beds for sightseeing.
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NH Collection Berlin Mitte am Checkpoint Charlie provides a convenient base for exploring historical sights and central transport links. Guests frequently praise the quiet rooms, cloud-like pillows, and friendly service at the front desk. However, some travelers report awkward room layouts with long distances between the bedroom and bathroom, while others complain that the hotel breakfast is overpriced. 227101
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What travelers noticed
- Guests consistently praise the central location near Checkpoint Charlie, public transit, restaurants, and neighborhood bakeries. 2215
- Sleep quality receives high marks thanks to comfortable beds and pillows described as being like clouds. 227
- Rooms stay remarkably quiet, with guests reporting no disturbance from train or tram noise. 105
- The front desk and hotel staff are regularly highlighted as friendly, helpful, and accommodating during check-in. 1
The catch
- While some guests found the hotel breakfast overpriced and preferred eating at nearby bakeries, others considered the morning meal inexpensive and enjoyed cooked-to-order options. 10
- Reviewers praise the spacious rooms and ample wardrobe storage, but some note an odd layout where the living area sits awkwardly between the bedroom and bathroom. 10
Who it's for
- — Sightseers exploring historical Berlin
- — Travelers prioritizing quiet sleep and comfy beds
- — Visitors wanting quick access to transit and dining
Skip it if
- — Guests frustrated by unusual room layouts
- — Budget travelers seeking an inexpensive on-site breakfast
Seen on camera
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“it has a pretty good location it's pretty close to Checkpoint Charlie 5 minutes walk pot stommer plats 21 minutes walk B…”
youtube.com0:37“we stayed here for three nights and it was great for a short stay comfy beds and pillows that were like clouds in a real…”
youtube.com1:03“brilliant place to stay easy access to the city center and yet a very quiet neighborhood very clean and comfortable”
youtube.com1:25“only one lift working but was not really an inconvenience”
youtube.com1:34“no air conditioning however even though it was exceptionally hot this did not seem to matter good quality fan was provid…”
youtube.com1:37“we had a premium apartment with balcony and even with the double sofa bed made up which was very comfortable there was t…”
youtube.com1:51“here are our overall ratings for this hotel location 8 out of 10 cleanliness 7 out of 10 service 9 out of 10 value for m…”
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Score breakdown
How the 86/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
88- “Have you tried Motel One chain. Rooms are a little smaller but the beds are great usually King and a very nice bathroom with a great shower.” 17
Food
92- “Our restaurant has capacity for up to 200 guests and every day serves up a delectable breakfast buffet, as well as exquisite lunch and dinner dishes.” 1
- “Chose a B&B for ease in the morning. We have twice stayed at Hotel Pension Columbus, very close to Zoo bahnhof and 100 bus which goes to museum/Reichstag areas. Great breakfast, lovely hosts, cost-effective.” 15
Location
95Noise
92- “We booked a room overlooking the river for seven nights and had no issues with the traffic noise at all - perhaps in part because as cities go Berlin was quiet (it being the summer) - and with the window closed you couldn't hear the traffic at all.” 5
- “Heather, like Dick, I didn't notice any tram noise when I was there. My room was very quiet.” 10
Room
85- “A couple years ago we stayed five nights at the Adina Apartment Hotel Berlin Hackescher Markt, and can highly recommend it. Our room was virtually a one bedroom apartment with full kitchen amenities and a large open area for bed, etc, and a large balcony. We fell in love with it. The location was great, with a local train station about 3minute walk, bus stops close by, as well as Museum Island.” 15
- “we had a premium apartment with balcony and even with the double sofa bed made up which was very comfortable there was tons of room room a well equipped kitchen area loads of wardrobe space a dining table and a large bathroom with the best shower ever” 71:51
Service
86Bed & Sleep
88- “Enjoy a rain-effect shower, slip on a complimentary bathrobe and relax in front of the 46-inch TV, or connect with friends and family on the free Wi-Fi. You're assured of a good night's sleep with the super-comfortable mattresses and choice of pillows.” 22
Value
83- “Chose a B&B for ease in the morning. We have twice stayed at Hotel Pension Columbus, very close to Zoo bahnhof and 100 bus which goes to museum/Reichstag areas. Great breakfast, lovely hosts, cost-effective.” 15
- “The staff was super nice, the location worked great for us (close to sights, transport and restaurants), the rooms were nicely sized (we had two rooms-a single and a room for four but no fridge), and the price was pretty good.” 5
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-08-26
Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
On par with what $ usually buys
Scores 1 point below the modest median of 87, across 197 hotels in the same bracket. In Berlin it sits 6 points below the local median of 92.
- This hotel
- 86
- Bracket median
- 87
- Index median
- 90
Based on 197 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
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Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 43 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “it has a pretty good location it's pretty close to Checkpoint Charlie 5 minutes walk pot stommer plats 21 minutes walk Brandenburg gate 25 minutes walk and also close to attractions like Alexander plats 28 minutes walk Berlin TV Tower 29 minutes walk Checkpoint Charlie Museum 1 minute drive” On camera70:37
- “It was close to everything we wanted to do on that trip and wasn't far to walk to public transport for stuff not in the immediate area. We really liked Hotel Adelante in the Mitte. It was clean, conveniently located for walking and transit, and had the biggest shower I've ever had in Europe!” 5
- “I will third the recommendation for the Adina Hotel Hackescher Markt. I loved that location and would definitely stay there again.” 10
- “Chose a B&B for ease in the morning. We have twice stayed at Hotel Pension Columbus, very close to Zoo bahnhof and 100 bus which goes to museum/Reichstag areas. Great breakfast, lovely hosts, cost-effective. Nice area to walk -- KDW department store only blocks away on Ku'dam.” 15
- “I can also recommend the Adina Apartment Hotel Berlin Hackescher Markt. We stayed there a few years ago and found it to be an excellent location and a very pleasant place to stay.” 15
- “I stayed at the Hackescher Market location back in 2019 for 10 nights and really liked the location.” 10
- “Hopefully you won't be planning to bake! There's a well-stocked small grocery around the block from the hotel entrance. I used it for juice, yogurt and such, and got baked goods from the little bakery on the corner.” 10
- “I stayed at the Meliá Berlin on Friedrichstraße & The Spree. It was the perfect location & a great hotel.” 17
- “I stayed at the Meliá Berlin Friedrichstraße & LOVED IT. On the Spree, it is easy walking distance to Museum Island, Hackescher Markt, Brandenburg Gate, Gendarmenmarkt, Potsdamer Platz, and Dussman das Kulturkaufhaus bookstore” 10
- “We stayed at the Westin Grand Berlin. It's probably my all-time favorite hotel. It was close to everything we wanted to do on that trip and wasn't far to walk to public transport for stuff not in the immediate area.” 5
- “(limited availability, max. Its superb location in the heart of Berlin makes the NH Collection Berlin Mitte am Checkpoint Charlie a favorite with business and leisure travelers alike.” 22
- “For me, the location was ideal, with the S-Bahn a block away, the U-Bahn a couple of blocks the other way, a bakery and grocery around the corner, a lot of restaurants within a couple of blocks, and Museum Island about a 10-minute walk.” 10
- “brilliant place to stay easy access to the city center and yet a very quiet neighborhood very clean and comfortable” On camera71:25
- “we stayed here for three nights and it was great for a short stay comfy beds and pillows that were like clouds in a really good location for Checkpoint Charlie and the historical parts of Berlin” On camera71:03
- “With its excellent transport links, central location and proximity to government offices, the NH Collection Berlin Mitte am Checkpoint Charlie is a superb location for business meetings and conferences.” 22
- “My October visit didn't involve any open windows or air conditioning so I don't know the story about those. We stayed at this Adina in April, 2022. The location is really ideal. We use only public transport, and it was easy to get there from the train station with our luggage.” 10
- “The city-centre location of NH Collection Berlin Mitte am Checkpoint Charlie makes it ideal for tourists and for those travelling on business. This is because many of Berlin's best attractions, major conference centres, exhibition halls and meeting spaces are close by.” 1
- “Our restaurant has capacity for up to 200 guests and every day serves up a delectable breakfast buffet, as well as exquisite lunch and dinner dishes.” 1
- “The positive: It was inexpensive, even with breakfast included.” 10
- “The refrigerate is more than large enough to hold restaurant leftovers as well as grocery purchases. There is a dining table and three chairs. It is plenty large enough for two peoples daily back pack download and arranging.” 10
- “The positive: It was inexpensive, even with breakfast included. We thought breakfast was fine. They were still dealing with Covid stuff, but you could order anything you wanted cooked to order.” 10
- “Chose a B&B for ease in the morning. We have twice stayed at Hotel Pension Columbus, very close to Zoo bahnhof and 100 bus which goes to museum/Reichstag areas. Great breakfast, lovely hosts, cost-effective.” 15
- “The refrigerate is more than large enough to hold restaurant leftovers as well as grocery purchases.” 10
- “We stayed at Pension Peters and we liked it. Public transit was close and we could get anywhere. Good breakfast too.” 15
- “We booked a room overlooking the river for seven nights and had no issues with the traffic noise at all - perhaps in part because as cities go Berlin was quiet (it being the summer) - and with the window closed you couldn't hear the traffic at all.” 5
- “Heather, like Dick, I didn't notice any tram noise when I was there. My room was very quiet.” 10
- “My room at the Adina Hackescher Markt faced the interior courtyard, a boring view but quiet.” 10
- “Like Dick, I did not find anything worn out - I thought the hotel was clean, up-to-date and very nice overall.” 10
- “I stayed at the Hyperion Hotel Berlin (which is in the Charlottenburg area) earlier this month. It turned out to be by far my favorite hotel on the entire trip. The hotel is beautiful and the rooms are really nice.” 17
- “The experienced, friendly and knowledgeable staff on our 24-hour front desk are here to support you any way they can.” 1
- “The hotel's renowned service and attention to detail make each stay a memorable one.” 22
- “A couple years ago we stayed five nights at the Adina Apartment Hotel Berlin Hackescher Markt, and can highly recommend it. Our room was virtually a one bedroom apartment with full kitchen amenities and a large open area for bed, etc, and a large balcony. We fell in love with it. The location was great, with a local train station about 3minute walk, bus stops close by, as well as Museum Island.” 15
- “we had a premium apartment with balcony and even with the double sofa bed made up which was very comfortable there was tons of room room a well equipped kitchen area loads of wardrobe space a dining table and a large bathroom with the best shower ever” On camera71:51
- “The negative: Odd layout. The small bathroom ( tub/ shower) was at one end of the room, and the bedroom was at the other. The small living room was in between.” 10
- “A couple years ago we stayed five nights at the Adina Apartment Hotel Berlin Hackescher Markt, and can highly recommend it. Our room was virtually a one bedroom apartment with full kitchen amenities and a large open area for bed, etc, and a large balcony. We fell in love with it.” 15
- “I spent nine nights at the Adina Hackescher Markt a year ago and nothing seemed worn to me. The room was large, with a mini-refrigerator, dishwasher and, I think, a microwave.” 10
- “My room at the Adina Hackescher Markt faced the interior courtyard, a boring view but quiet.” 10
- “The staff was super nice, the location worked great for us (close to sights, transport and restaurants), the rooms were nicely sized (we had two rooms-a single and a room for four but no fridge), and the price was pretty good.” 5
- “here are our overall ratings for this hotel location 8 out of 10 cleanliness 7 out of 10 service 9 out of 10 value for money 10 out of 10” On camera72:31
- “I thought the hotel breakfast was overpriced, but the bakery was fine and several restaurants also had full breakfasts.” 10
- “Chose a B&B for ease in the morning. We have twice stayed at Hotel Pension Columbus, very close to Zoo bahnhof and 100 bus which goes to museum/Reichstag areas. Great breakfast, lovely hosts, cost-effective.” 15
- “Have you tried Motel One chain. Rooms are a little smaller but the beds are great usually King and a very nice bathroom with a great shower.” 17
- “Enjoy a rain-effect shower, slip on a complimentary bathrobe and relax in front of the 46-inch TV, or connect with friends and family on the free Wi-Fi. You're assured of a good night's sleep with the super-comfortable mattresses and choice of pillows.” 22
What we still don't know
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- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about floor level.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- Food rests on 3 sources — too thin to rely on.
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- 1NH Collection Berlin Mitte am Checkpoint Charlieminorhotels.comReview siteDate not stated4 quotes used
“Our restaurant has capacity for up to 200 guests and every day serves up a delectable breakfast buffet, as well as exquisite lunch and dinner dishes.”
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“It was close to everything we wanted to do on that trip and wasn't far to walk to public transport for stuff not in the immediate area. We really liked Hotel Adelante in the Mitte. It was clean, conveniently located for…”
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