Name: ArtHotel Connection
Address: Fuggerstr. 33, Tempelhof-Schöneberg, 10777 Berlin, Germany, Fuggerstr. 33, Berlin Federal State, 10777, Germany
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $69 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.0

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Hotel ArtHotel Connection

Fuggerstr. 33, Tempelhof-Schöneberg, 10777 Berlin, Germany –

*8.3* KaDeWe: only 5 minutes away! (1,150 feet by foot)

Wittenbergplatz Metro Station: only 5 minutes away! (1,100 feet by foot)

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Not too far from TXL airport; Nice hot breakfast; eggs cooked to order Big bathroom, automatic lights Close, as in, gay bar downstairs ( hotel on third floor), cruise club around corner, Sex shops on street, supermarket 10-15 minute walk Staff very friendly; great antique elevator; quiet and comfortable

George, United States of America

Rooms are very clean and quite. Bed very comfortable.. toliets big enough .. Breakfast i get when i want. Sunday i got breakfast at 14:00 .. staff are really super friendly. I pref to stay here whenever i am in Berlin.. i am happy and satisfied with service. Thank you.

Imran, India

Friendly staff, super nice breakfast room. Tasty serving.

Jll, Estonia

Location employees everything it was such a great place to stay

Ozgur, Turkey

The staff was super friendly and nice. The room was large, the ceiling very high and the atmosphere was beautiful. The breakfast was great, though I wish they had more alternatives to milk and cheese.

Ny, Germany

Warm, charming, spotless accommodations. Welcoming and responsive staff went extra lengths for guest satisfaction. Perfect Schöneberg location was right in the middle of where I wanted to be for my vacation. Easy walk to u-Bahn and buses. I'll definitely be back!

Todd, United States of America

The force of the shower was strong and vivacious, perfect to warm up after a cold day in Berlin!, the view from the window was quaint and beautiful., the room was large and kept warm!

Max, United States of America

The room was quite large. The staff were very helpful in giving suggestions for local shopping and nightlife and restaurants. Having parking available was a big plus. Breakfast was quite good, and the morning breakfast staff were extremely accommodating, offering to make eggs any way you want them. The location was good for going to local bars. The room was surprisingly quiet, even with the windows open and a bar right outside that was open until 3 AM. This would be a decent place to stay if your primary goal is to hit the bars in Berlin, though I think there are nicer places within steps of this place that looked more like what you would expect a hotel to look like. This is more like a B&B.

Nkeithf, United States of America

Old pensione in beautiful building...balcony under the Linden trees makes it worth the stay. Frustuck/breakfast is great, including made to order eggs, and for the price it's a steal. The natural lighting from the huge windows is spectacular.

Judexs, United States of America

Very clean, beautiful rooms at a great price. Staff was very accommodating. I had been traveling for two days and needed very early check in which they provided willingly. U-2 metro station was a 3-5 minute walk with access to city center.

Ryan, United States of America

9.6

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What guests loved the most:
“Not too far from TXL airport; Nice hot breakfast; eggs cooked to order Big bathroom, automatic lights Close, as in, gay bar downstairs ( hotel on third floor), cruise club around corner, Sex shops on...”

George United States of America
“Rooms are very clean and quite. Bed very comfortable.. toliets big enough .. Breakfast i get when i want. Sunday i got breakfast at 14:00 .. staff are really super friendly. ”

Imran India
“Friendly staff, super nice breakfast room. Tasty serving.”

Jll Estonia
“Location employees everything it was such a great place to stay”

Ozgur Turkey
“The staff was super friendly and nice. The room was large, the ceiling very high and the atmosphere was beautiful. The breakfast was great, though I wish they had more alternatives to milk and cheese.”

Ny Germany
“Warm, charming, spotless accommodations. Welcoming and responsive staff went extra lengths for guest satisfaction. ”

Todd United States of America
“The force of the shower was strong and vivacious, perfect to warm up after a cold day in Berlin!, the view from the window was quaint and beautiful., the room was large and kept warm!”

Max United States of America
“The room was quite large. The staff were very helpful in giving suggestions for local shopping and nightlife and restaurants. Having parking available was a big plus. ”

Nkeithf United States of America
“Old pensione in beautiful building...balcony under the Linden trees makes it worth the stay. Frustuck/breakfast is great, including made to order eggs, and for the price it's a steal. ”

Judexs United States of America
“Very clean, beautiful rooms at a great price. Staff was very accommodating. I had been traveling for two days and needed very early check in which they provided willingly. ”

Ryan United States of America

This hetero-friendly gay hotel in Schöneberg is 2,300 feet from Berlin’s Kurfurstendamm shopping area and the KaDeWe department store. The hotel's breakfast buffet is available until late, and Wi-Fi is free throughout the property.

A 10-minute walk from the many bars of Nollendorfplatz Square, the ArtHotel Connection has rooms with a flat-screen TV, DVD player and iPod docking station.

The breakfast buffet is available until 4 p.m., and the staff at the ArtHotel Connection are happy to provide sightseeing tips and nightlife recommendations.

Wittenbergplatz subway station is a 5-minute walk from the ArtHotel Connection. Both Schönefeld and Tegel Airport can be reached in less than an hour by public transportation.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Berlin! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Berlin! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.7 for two-person stays.

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“boutique style”

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

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Buffet

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

Private parking available

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Hotel surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Wittenbergplatz Metro Station
0.2 miles
Viktoria-Luise-Platz Metro Station
0.2 miles
KaDeWe
0.2 miles
Augsburger Straße Metro Station
0.3 miles
Europa-Center
0.4 miles
Nollendorfplatz Metro Station
0.5 miles
Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
0.5 miles
Spichernstraße underground station
0.5 miles
Bar jeder Vernunft
0.6 miles
Bikini Berlin
0.6 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Rewe Market
2.7 miles

Closest Airports

Tegel Airport
4.4 miles
Schonefeld Airport
10.7 miles
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
11.7 miles

Shopping Nearby – All Within 500 Yards!

KaDeWe Luxury Department Store Shopping Street
Popular brands like: Rolex, Cartier, Gucci, Hermès, Prada, Ralph Lauren, Chanel, Burberry, Louis Vuitton

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Excellent location, very nice interior decoration and comfortable rooms, very helpful and friendly staff.”

Andrei

Estonia

9.1

“Great beds, location and staff!”

Roy

Sweden

“I liked everything about this full of character hetero and dog friendly Boutique Hotel with beautifully furnished rooms, friendly and helpful staff in a super ...”

Oliviamaria

Germany

8.7

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Check-in

2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children and Extra Beds

Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.

Extra beds are not available.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

ArtHotel Connection accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Guests planning to arrive after 10 p.m. must contact the hotel in advance.

Please inform ArtHotel Connection of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

“Not too far from TXL airport; Nice hot breakfast; eggs cooked to order Big bathroom, automatic lights Close, as in, gay bar downstairs ( hotel on third floor), cruise club around corner, Sex shops on street, supermarket 10-15 minute walk Staff very friendly; great antique elevator; quiet and comfortable”

George

United States of America

“Rooms are very clean and quite. Bed very comfortable.. toliets big enough .. Breakfast i get when i want. Sunday i got breakfast at 14:00 .. staff are really super friendly. I pref to stay here whenever i am in Berlin.. i am happy and satisfied with service. Thank you.”

Imran

India

“The staff was super friendly and nice. The room was large, the ceiling very high and the atmosphere was beautiful. The breakfast was great, though I wish they had more alternatives to milk and cheese.”

“Warm, charming, spotless accommodations. Welcoming and responsive staff went extra lengths for guest satisfaction. Perfect Schöneberg location was right in the middle of where I wanted to be for my vacation. Easy walk to u-Bahn and buses. I'll definitely be back! ”

Todd

“The force of the shower was strong and vivacious, perfect to warm up after a cold day in Berlin!, the view from the window was quaint and beautiful., the room was large and kept warm!”

Max

“The room was quite large. The staff were very helpful in giving suggestions for local shopping and nightlife and restaurants. Having parking available was a big plus. Breakfast was quite good, and the morning breakfast staff were extremely accommodating, offering to make eggs any way you want them. The location was good for going to local bars. The room was surprisingly quiet, even with the windows open and a bar right outside that was open until 3 AM. This would be a decent place to stay if your primary goal is to hit the bars in Berlin, though I think there are nicer places within steps of this place that looked more like what you would expect a hotel to look like. This is more like a B&B.”

Nkeithf

“Old pensione in beautiful building...balcony under the Linden trees makes it worth the stay. Frustuck/breakfast is great, including made to order eggs, and for the price it's a steal. The natural lighting from the huge windows is spectacular.”

Judexs

“Very clean, beautiful rooms at a great price. Staff was very accommodating. I had been traveling for two days and needed very early check in which they provided willingly. U-2 metro station was a 3-5 minute walk with access to city center.”

Ryan

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Reviewed: May 20, 2019

David
United Kingdom
9.2

“A lovely place which offered a great night’s sleep.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Suite
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There was a plastic chip fork on the floor from the previous guests that didn’t get cleaned up at any point. Also, for the price I think a basic breakfast should be included to tempt people in. We ate out everyday at a fantastic bakery further up the street.
A lovely hotel in a great location near to two U-Bahn stations, the shops and to the tourist buses. Friendly staff on the whole and nicely decorated room. The bed was super comfortable so we slept really well. Not at the cheap end of hotels but worth the money.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 12, 2019

George
United States of America
10

“You really can’t go wrong with this hotel; comfy, hot breakfast, centrally located”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Can’t think of any negatives
Not too far from TXL airport; Nice hot breakfast; eggs cooked to order Big bathroom, automatic lights Close, as in, gay bar downstairs ( hotel on third floor), cruise club around corner, Sex shops on street, supermarket 10-15 minute walk Staff very friendly; great antique elevator; quiet and comfortable

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: April 1, 2019

Imran
India
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Rooms are very clean and quite. Bed very comfortable.. toliets big enough .. Breakfast i get when i want. Sunday i got breakfast at 14:00 .. staff are really super friendly. I pref to stay here whenever i am in Berlin.. i am happy and satisfied with service. Thank you.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: March 28, 2019

Anonymous
United States of America
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Suite
- • Stayed 4 nights
I've stayed here several times through the years. I got a larger "suite room" this time and it was well worth the money. My only suggestion is that is is time for a cosmetic redo of the place. It's dated. Otherwise, it's great.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 26, 2019

Ian
United Kingdom
10

“Friendly welcome in clean comfortable surroundings in a great neighbourhood, I'd recommend it.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
We left on Saturday early & no chance of an early breakfast but that is totally ok as there are many places close by plus, we were made aware of this prior to booking. So no real problem (It won't put me off staying again).
Great choice of cereals, meat, bread & cheese. A massive selection of teas & coffee, with eggs done as you like them.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 24, 2019

JLL
Estonia

1 helpful vote
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bad smell on the staircase (outside the hotell) ... somebody in the house continuously cooks seafood and ventilates the kitchen to the public space. Yak!
Friendly staff, super nice breakfast room. Tasty serving.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 11, 2019

Andrei
Estonia

10 helpful votes
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Excellent location, very nice interior decoration and comfortable rooms, very helpful and friendly staff.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: February 14, 2019

Predrag
Bosnia and Herzegovina
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Shared Toilet
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Hotel with character. Good location!

Stayed in February 2019
Reviewed: February 11, 2019

Anonymous
Czech Republic
10

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It feels like home in this hotel. Amazing service, super comfortable and clean

Stayed in February 2019
Reviewed: February 11, 2019

imorbb
Bulgaria
10

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Clean. Everything you need. The staff was super helpful!

Stayed in February 2019
Reviewed: January 25, 2019

Anonymous
Turkey
10

“Had a great time there! ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Shared Toilet
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Needs renovation for wooden floor
Location, staff, breakfast, high ceiling

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 21, 2019

Ozgur
Turkey
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location employees everything it was such a great place to stay

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 13, 2019

Alfonso
Colombia
10

“Satisfaction.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The cushions: they are few
Amability and friendly

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 8, 2019

Mark
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There is no-one at reception most of the time. The hotel is on the 3rd floor - you have to go down every time to let someone in.
Centrally located for gay bars and clubs. Very friendly owner.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 7, 2019

Torbjorn
Sweden
5.4

Fair
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
The Wifi was very unstable. Took two days for them to realize it.
The breakfast was nice.

Stayed in January 2019

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	Single Room with Shared Toilet 1 twin bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content Parking Featuring high ceilings, these bright rooms include a flat-screen TV and a private shower. The toilet is across the hall and is shared with only one other room. Room Facilities: • Shower • Telephone • Hairdryer • Iron • Radio • Desk • DVD Player • Shared toilet • Cable channels • Laptop safe • Flat-screen TV • Hardwood or parquet floors • Alarm clock • iPod dock Free WiFi! Parking: Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and costs EUR 10 per day. Select everything you want to know more about (Your response helps provide better info for travelers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the options you selected? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve so you can book more easily next time. Close Sorry – there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in Date Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
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