Name: Astrid am Kurfürstendamm
Address: Bleibtreustr. 20, Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, 10623 Berlin, Germany, Bleibtreustr. 20, Berlin Federal State, 10623, Germany
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $51 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.9

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Hotel Astrid am Kurfürstendamm

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This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, convenient public transportation and sightseeing – Check location Bleibtreustr. 20, Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, 10623 Berlin, Germany – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, convenient public transportation and sightseeing – Check location

*8.5* Kurfürstendamm: only 3 minutes away! (600 feet by foot)

*8.4* Savigny Square: only 6 minutes away! (1,400 feet by foot)

Uhlandstraße Metro Station: only 6 minutes away! (1,350 feet by foot)

*8.5* Theatre and Comedy at Kurfuerstendamm: only 4 minutes away! (1,000 feet by foot)

Super location near shopping, dining and public transportation. Very quiet and comfortable room in charming older building. We love this hotel and look forward to staying there again.

William, United States of America

Nice big and clean rooms. Close to Tegel Airport. Metro is 5 minute walk.

Mush, Bangladesh

Excellent location. Within 3 minutes walk to the S bahn, less than 15 minutes ride to main attractions in the city. Breakfast is good for the room price that you pay.

Philip, Singapore

The location is good. Room is big and comfortable though a bit dated. Beds are comfortable too.

Rs, Panama

Breakfast is included in the stay. Hotel is close to lots of shopping and restaurants. U Bahn is only about a 5 minute walk from the hotel. Our room was very large, clean, and comfortable. We would stay here again.

Kevin, United States of America

excellent location was expectable )), the bed and pillow were perfect and very comfortable

Larisa, Russia

Breakfast was decent and the room was fairly clean. The young man who checked us in was very polite and helpful. The location was very good.

Gretar, Iceland

Wonderful fresh breakfast with cold cuts veggies cereal and sunny breakfast room. You are able to open windows for fresh air. Nice quiet courtyard. Staff was very helpful!!

Dianne, United States of America

I was sick, and the maids were great. Changed my sheets everyday after I asked just once.

Anita, United States of America

The neighborhood and the building, and the convenience to the bus for Tegel airport

Jiayi, United States of America

9.1

Excellent location!
Great neighborhood
Great neighborhood

What guests loved the most:
“Super location near shopping, dining and public transportation. Very quiet and comfortable room in charming older building. We love this hotel and look forward to staying there again.”

William United States of America
“Nice big and clean rooms. Close to Tegel Airport. Metro is 5 minute walk.”

Mush Bangladesh
“Excellent location. Within 3 minutes walk to the S bahn, less than 15 minutes ride to main attractions in the city. Breakfast is good for the room price that you pay.”

Philip Singapore
“The location is good. Room is big and comfortable though a bit dated. Beds are comfortable too.”

Rs Panama
“Breakfast is included in the stay. Hotel is close to lots of shopping and restaurants. U Bahn is only about a 5 minute walk from the hotel. Our room was very large, clean, and comfortable. ”

Kevin United States of America
“excellent location was expectable )), the bed and pillow were perfect and very comfortable”

Larisa Russia
“Breakfast was decent and the room was fairly clean. The young man who checked us in was very polite and helpful. The location was very good.”

Gretar Iceland
“Wonderful fresh breakfast with cold cuts veggies cereal and sunny breakfast room. You are able to open windows for fresh air. Nice quiet courtyard. Staff was very helpful!!”

Dianne United States of America
“I was sick, and the maids were great. Changed my sheets everyday after I asked just once.”

Anita United States of America
“The neighborhood and the building, and the convenience to the bus for Tegel airport”

Jiayi United States of America

Stay in the Heart of Berlin –

Set in an elegant listed building just off Berlin's Kurfürstendamm shopping mile, this hotel is a 15-minute walk from the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. It enjoys excellent transport connections. Free WiFi is available in all areas of the hotel.

The Hotel Astrid am Kurfürstendamm offers rooms with attached bathroom with views of the Bleibtreustrasse, Ku'damm boulevard, or the green inner courtyard. Many rooms feature high stucco ceilings and parquet floors.

The Hotel Astrid's fresh breakfast buffet starts each day on a tasty note.

Explore the countless shops and restaurants at your doorstep, and use the nearby Uhlandstrasse U-Bahn (underground) station to travel across the capital. Several buses also stop near the Astrid.

Free Wi-Fi internet access is offered in the lobby to plan your sightseeing trips. The staff at the 24-hour reception can provide insider tips.

Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, convenient public transportation and sightseeing.

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 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

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Hotel surroundings – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, convenient public transportation and sightseeing – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Kurfürstendamm
0.1 miles
Theatre and Comedy at Kurfuerstendamm
0.2 miles
Uhlandstraße Metro Station
0.3 miles
Savigny Square
0.3 miles
C. Bechstein Centrum Berlin
0.4 miles
Theater des Westens
0.5 miles
Bar jeder Vernunft
0.5 miles
Kurfürstendamm Metro Station
0.5 miles
Adenauerplatz Metro Station
0.5 miles
Renaissance-Theater Berlin
0.6 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Karl-August-Platz (Lebensmittel) Market
0.6 miles
Straße des 17. Juni (Antikmarkt) Market
1.2 miles
Paulo Scutarro Restaurant
0.1 miles
Grosz Restaurant
0.1 miles
LIDL Supermarket
0.2 miles
REWE Supermarket
0.2 miles
EDEKA Supermarket
0.3 miles
Saigon Green Restaurant
0.3 miles
Cafe Kneipe Dicke Wirtin Cafe/Bar
0.4 miles
Hardrock Cafe Cafe/Bar
0.5 miles
Cafe Kranzler Cafe/Bar
0.6 miles
Fehrbelliner Platz Market
0.9 miles

Natural Beauty

Landwehrkanal River
1.1 miles
Lietzensee Lake
1.4 miles
Spree River
1.6 miles
Kreuzberg Mountain
3.3 miles
Drachenberg Mountain
3.4 miles
Teufelsberg Mountain
3.5 miles
Teufelssee Lake
3.7 miles

Closest Airports

Tegel Airport
3.8 miles
Schonefeld Airport
11.6 miles
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
12.5 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“It is in a great location. Easy to reach from Tegel Airport and all kinds of public transport around the corner. Staff very friendly and helpful. The bathroom...”

Cascia

Sweden

9.5

“Good breakfast, friendly staff, excellent location ”

Maria

Colombia

“- nice and helpful staff - great location - just few steps to S-Bahn and U-Bahn - clean - nicely renowated old building - comfy beds ”

Zuzanna

Poland

9.5

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2:00 PM - 11:30 PM

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Until 12:00 PM

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Children & Beds

Children are welcome

0 - 2 years	Can use a crib, an existing bed, or an extra bed when requested	FREE
3 - 5 years	Can use an existing bed or an extra bed when requested	FREE
6+ years	Can use an extra bed when requested	€ 25 per person, per night

The maximum number of extra beds, cribs, and children allowed in existing beds depends on the room you pick. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Astrid am Kurfürstendamm accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

The hotel offers parking permits for the surrounding area. Prior reservation is essential, and a deposit of EUR 50 is required.

“Super location near shopping, dining and public transportation. Very quiet and comfortable room in charming older building. We love this hotel and look forward to staying there again. ”

William

United States of America

“Breakfast is included in the stay. Hotel is close to lots of shopping and restaurants. U Bahn is only about a 5 minute walk from the hotel. Our room was very large, clean, and comfortable. We would stay here again.”

Kevin

“Wonderful fresh breakfast with cold cuts veggies cereal and sunny breakfast room. You are able to open windows for fresh air. Nice quiet courtyard. Staff was very helpful!!”

Dianne

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Reviewed: January 7, 2019

Stephanie
Netherlands
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We didn’t know about the environment permit - allow extra time to buy one if you don’t have a German car hire. It would have been good to know on the booking details.
Right in the fancy shopping district. Close to underground and above ground rail. 15 mins to central Berlin. Comfortable bedding.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: January 5, 2019

James
Germany
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Generally the property is worn and shabby. Bed was terrible. Mattresses most certainly needs replacement.
Low price given the good location. Staff was friendly and accommodating.

Stayed in January 2019
Reviewed: December 21, 2018

William
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing to object to.
Super location near shopping, dining and public transportation. Very quiet and comfortable room in charming older building. We love this hotel and look forward to staying there again.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 15, 2018

Cascia
Sweden
9.6

“Nice days in Berlin.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Nothing comes to my mind.
It is in a great location. Easy to reach from Tegel Airport and all kinds of public transport around the corner. Staff very friendly and helpful. The bathroom could be a bit bigger.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 4, 2018

Amorella
Sweden

2 helpful votes
10

“Excellent value for money”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Single Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Excellent location next to K-dam, easy to reach from the airport by bus 109, friendly staff that helps you with all sorts of questions. Located in an old charming building which means that you get a room with a older standard. Breakfast contains all the basic stuff you need such as coffee, bread and youghurt. Simply a great place to stay visiting Berlin!

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 20, 2018

Joanna
United Kingdom
7.9

“This hotel provided an ideal base for a family on a budget. Thank you Hotel Astrid.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Rather a scruffy state of decoration, but no worse than you would expect for the good price in a great location. No tea or coffee making facilities.
Great value, nice area, short walk from Savignyplatz S- Bahn station, and buses. Good sized room for a family with 3 children, for 3 nights. Original features. Clean bed linen & bathroom.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 18, 2018

Anonymous
Lithuania

2 helpful votes
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Hotel is very cozy, with some spirit. Room and bathromm were clean, good toiletries. Great location, S-bahn station 5-10 minutes away.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 13, 2018

M
Poland
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Super location

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: November 10, 2018

Roger
United Kingdom
Age group: 65+
8.1

“ASEQUATE ACCOMMODATION BEDS OK ,PLENTY HOT WATER FOR SHOWER/BATH . BREAKFAST NOT AERY INSPIRING”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Comfort Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BEDROOM. IMPOSSIBLE TO READ.
GOOD LOCATION FOR CAFE S RESTAURANTS AND TRANSPORT

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 11, 2018

Anonymous
United Kingdom
6.7

“I found this hotel stay good without being brilliant”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Comfort Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
No kettle/tea/coffee in the room.
Staff were friendly and helpful. Location was good, with nearby shopping and cafes and U-Bahn station. Direct bus link to Tegel airport is very convenient.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: October 11, 2018

CarlaTaciana
Brazil
Age group: 45 – 54

3 helpful votes
8.8

“Nice hotel”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing in particular.
Nice hotel. Reasonably sized room. Nice staff.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: October 10, 2018

Mush
Bangladesh
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Comfort Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The hotel felt a bit creepy.
Nice big and clean rooms. Close to Tegel Airport. Metro is 5 minute walk.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: October 6, 2018

Philip
Singapore
9.6

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Excellent location. Within 3 minutes walk to the S bahn, less than 15 minutes ride to main attractions in the city. Breakfast is good for the room price that you pay.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: September 30, 2018

Maria
Colombia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Good breakfast, friendly staff, excellent location

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 28, 2018

Rs
Panama
6.7

Pleasant
- • Business trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
No safety box in the room nor a dedicated box for the client at the reception. I didn't want to carry my money with me everywhere so I had to count it in front of the receptionist each time I kept or withdrew the money. Hotel was full so no extra pillows (only 1 per person). Felt more like a guest house than a hotel though we were always attended amicably.
The location is good. Room is big and comfortable though a bit dated. Beds are comfortable too.

Stayed in September 2018

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Hotel surroundings – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in shopping, convenient public transportation and sightseeing – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

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