Name: Radisson Blu Hotel, Berlin
Address: Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 3, Mitte, 10178 Berlin, Germany, Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 3, Berlin Federal State, 10178, Germany
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $115 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.5

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Hotel Radisson Blu Hotel, Berlin

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This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in history, museums and architecture – Check location Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 3, Mitte, 10178 Berlin, Germany – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in history, museums and architecture – Check location

*8.1* Red City Hall: only 5 minutes away! (1,250 feet by foot)

*8.8* Museum Island: only 3 minutes away! (800 feet by foot)

*8.3* Berlin TV Tower: only 6 minutes away! (1,550 feet by foot)

*9.1* Pergamon Museum: only 6 minutes away! (1,500 feet by foot)

*8.6* St. Nicholas Quarter: only 5 minutes away! (1,200 feet by foot)

*8.3* St. Nicholas' Church: only 5 minutes away! (1,350 feet by foot)

*8.7* Hackescher Market: only 5 minutes away! (1,350 feet by foot)

*8.4* German Historical Museum: only 6 minutes away! (1,450 feet by foot)

*9.1* Berlin Cathedral: only 2 minutes away! (500 feet by foot)

*8.9* Altes Museum: only 4 minutes away! (950 feet by foot)

*9.2* New Museum: only 5 minutes away! (1,250 feet by foot)

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Beautiful. Great view. Close to great sights to see Nice rooms. Was upgraded to corner and loved the space. Bed was comfy

Karen, Germany

We had a room with Aquarium view, so nice to watch, expecially for our little son.

Dana, Switzerland

Great area, staff was friendly and eager to help. There was a problem with the room that was reserved for me and they easily took care of it free of charge!

Tabitha, Germany

Can’t beat the location. The huge fish tank was wonderful. Our son thought it was the best thing since sliced bread. It’s right next door to the Berlin Chapel and all the highlights of the old town. Located beside lots of diners and coffee shops.

Josephine, United States of America

The location is amazing, all museums are very near, also Berlin tower, the shopping areas.

Dr_emsa, Kuwait

Centrally located and very near the museum island. Relaxing lobby area with good food served for a nice lunch. Many restaurants and coffee shops nearby. Bath in bathroom. Lavaza coffee machine in bedroom with pods replaced daily. Parking underground in same building

Christoffel, Ethiopia

The location were an excellent it was around many good location such as shopping area as well visiting area’s

Mohammed, Qatar

The view of the aquarium from our room was spectacular. All the main attractions were close by. The public transportation was near the hotel. No need for taxi's.

Jeanette, Italy

The location and the hotel structure- the food at breakfast was excellent

Rossella, Italy

The location was fantastic right where you want to be. Building is stunning

Stephanie, United Kingdom

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What guests loved the most:
“Beautiful. Great view. Close to great sights to see Nice rooms. Was upgraded to corner and loved the space. Bed was comfy”

Karen Germany
“We had a room with Aquarium view, so nice to watch, expecially for our little son.”

Dana Switzerland
“Great area, staff was friendly and eager to help. There was a problem with the room that was reserved for me and they easily took care of it free of charge!”

Tabitha Germany
“Can’t beat the location. The huge fish tank was wonderful. Our son thought it was the best thing since sliced bread. It’s right next door to the Berlin Chapel and all the highlights of the old town. ”

Josephine United States of America
“The location is amazing, all museums are very near, also Berlin tower, the shopping areas. ”

Dr_emsa Kuwait
“Centrally located and very near the museum island. Relaxing lobby area with good food served for a nice lunch. Many restaurants and coffee shops nearby. Bath in bathroom. ”

Christoffel Ethiopia
“The location were an excellent it was around many good location such as shopping area as well visiting area’s”

Mohammed Qatar
“The view of the aquarium from our room was spectacular. All the main attractions were close by. The public transportation was near the hotel. No need for taxi's.”

Jeanette Italy
“The location and the hotel structure- the food at breakfast was excellent”

Rossella Italy
“The location was fantastic right where you want to be. Building is stunning”

Stephanie United Kingdom

Stay in the Heart of Berlin –

One of our top picks in Berlin.This unique hotel features a 75 feet high aquarium, a spa area with pool and free WiFi. It is centrally located opposite Berlin Cathedral, 2,300 feet from Alexanderplatz Square.

The Radisson Blu Hotel, Berlin offers stylish, air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs and laptop safes. High-quality toiletries and a hairdryer are provided in the modern bathrooms. All rooms are nonsmoking and many have a balcony.

Guests can enjoy drinks at the Atrium Bar, featuring an impressive aquarium. The elegant HEat restaurant serves international dishes and a daily breakfast buffet, and also has a terrace. A take-away breakfast is available. Guests can also download free e-magazines via the hotel app.

A large pool, sauna and gym are featured in the Radisson Blu’s spa and wellness area, and massages can be booked.

The hotel is located next to the River Spree, and lies just a 5-minute walk from Museum Island and Hackescher Markt’s trendy shops and restaurants.

Mitte is a great choice for travelers interested in history, museums and architecture.

This is our guests' favorite part of Berlin, according to independent reviews.

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 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Radisson Blu Hotel, Berlin has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Aug 11, 2007
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+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Standard Double or Twin Room 1 queen bed or 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Contemporary-style room featuring a flat-screen TV and a minibar. Some rooms have a French balcony. Room Facilities: • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Suit press • Radio • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Interconnecting room(s) available • Laptop safe • Flat-screen TV • Soundproof • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • City view • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Entire unit wheelchair accessible • Toilet paper Free WiFi! 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
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Premium Room with Cathedral View 1 queen bed or 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Contemporary-style room featuring a flat-screen TV and a mini-bar. Overlooking the River Spree, this room offers a Nespresso machine, free newspapers, 1 bottle of mineral water, bathrobes and slippers. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Suit press • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Laptop safe • Flat-screen TV • Soundproof • View • Wake-up service • Wardrobe or closet • Landmark view • Coffee machine • City view • River view • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Toilet paper Free WiFi! 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
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Junior Suite 1 queen bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This large modern-style corner suite offers a seating area, 2 flat-screen TVs, complimentary mineral water and a Nespresso machine. Featuring a large bathroom including bathrobes and slippers. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Suit press • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Interconnecting room(s) available • Laptop safe • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Soundproof • View • Wake-up service • Wardrobe or closet • Landmark view • Coffee machine • City view • River view • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Toilet paper • Sofa bed Free WiFi! 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
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 2 (up to years of age)	Family Room 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This family room has a soundproofing, bathrobe and seating area. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Suit press • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Laptop safe • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Soundproof • View • Wake-up service • Wardrobe or closet • Landmark view • Coffee machine • City view • River view • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Toilet paper • Sofa bed Free WiFi! 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
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Superior Room 2 twin beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This double room features air conditioning and soundproofing. Room Facilities: • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Suit press • Radio • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Laptop safe • Flat-screen TV • Soundproof • Wake-up service • Wardrobe or closet • Landmark view • Coffee machine • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Toilet paper Free WiFi! 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
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Premium Room with Aquarium View 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This double room has a flat-screen TV, bathrobe and soundproofing. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Suit press • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Laptop safe • Flat-screen TV • Soundproof • View • Wake-up service • Wardrobe or closet • Coffee machine • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Toilet paper Free WiFi! 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
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Premium Room with Cathedral View and Balcony 1 full bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This double room features a balcony, view and soundproofing. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Balcony • Suit press • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Laptop safe • Flat-screen TV • Soundproof • View • Wake-up service • Wardrobe or closet • Landmark view • Coffee machine • City view • River view • Towels • Linens • Outdoor furniture • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Toilet paper Free WiFi! 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
× 5	Two Connecting Rooms 2 twin beds and 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This family room has a mini-bar, air conditioning and soundproofing. Room Facilities: • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Suit press • Radio • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Interconnecting room(s) available • Laptop safe • Flat-screen TV • Soundproof • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Clothes rack • Toilet paper Free WiFi! 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
× 6	Friends and Family Stay - Multiple Rooms 4 twin beds and 1 king bed or 3 king beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This family room features air conditioning, flat-screen TV and soundproofing. Room Facilities: • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Suit press • Radio • Desk • Free toiletries • Toilet • Private Bathroom • Heating • Satellite channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Laptop safe • Flat-screen TV • Soundproof • Wake-up service • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linens • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Toilet paper Free WiFi! 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
	Suite 1 king bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This suite has a stovetop, satellite TV and dining area. Room Facilities: • Minibar • Shower • Bathtub • Safe • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Iron • Kitchenette • Suit press • Bathrobe • Radio • Refrigerator • Desk • Sitting area • Free toiletries • Toilet • Microwave • Private Bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite channels • Bathtub or shower • Carpeted • Guest bathroom • Interconnecting room(s) available • Laptop safe • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Soundproof • View • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Dining area • Kitchenware • Wardrobe or closet • Stovetop • Toaster • Landmark view • Coffee machine • City view • River view • Towels • Linens • Dining table • Upper floors accessible by elevator • Toilet paper Free WiFi! 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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The Radisson Blu Hotel, Berlin impresses with its prime location right next to the Spree River and the Berlin Cathedral. Besides the cylindrical aquarium in the hotel lobby, the hotel provides a very advanced guest service system: "One Touch" - besides the advantage for our guest, to get everything done with the push of just one button on the room telephone, our guests also have the opportunity to use the Radisson Blu One Touch App for room service orders, to download free e-magazines and newspapers, book their activities through the concierge and many more things.

Hotel surroundings – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in history, museums and architecture – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

DDR Museum
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Berlin Cathedral
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Egyptian Museum
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Berlin Dungeon
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Museum Island
0.2 miles
Humboldt-Box
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Lustgarten
0.2 miles
Altes Museum
0.2 miles
Alte Nationalgalerie
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St. Nicholas Quarter
0.2 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Allegretto A Tavola Restaurant
0.2 miles
Kaiser's Supermarket
0.2 miles
12 Apostel Restaurant
0.5 miles

Closest Airports

Tegel Airport
5.3 miles
Schonefeld Airport
10.4 miles
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
11.7 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Position in Berlin could not have been better.”

Elaine

United Kingdom

9.1

“1. Transportation: Direct bus from Tegel airport - easy and comfortable way to come and to go 2. Location: The Museum Island so near that I could go to a museu...”

Marina

Russia

“Location, the stunning AquaDom and the view from the room. ”

Cinthia

Germany

9.1

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Food: German, International

Menu: À la carte

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From 3:00 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 when requested or an existing bed	FREE
3 - 12 years	Can use an existing bed	FREE

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

No extra beds are available

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Radisson Blu Hotel, Berlin accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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Please note that the surcharge of an extra bed (EUR 30) is excluding city tax and excluding breakfast.

“Can’t beat the location. The huge fish tank was wonderful. Our son thought it was the best thing since sliced bread. It’s right next door to the Berlin Chapel and all the highlights of the old town. Located beside lots of diners and coffee shops. ”

Josephine

United States of America

“Centrally located and very near the museum island. Relaxing lobby area with good food served for a nice lunch. Many restaurants and coffee shops nearby. Bath in bathroom. Lavaza coffee machine in bedroom with pods replaced daily. Parking underground in same building”

Christoffel

Ethiopia

Hotel Radisson Blu Hotel, Berlin

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Hotel surroundings – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in history, museums and architecture – Check location Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Facilities of Radisson Blu Hotel, Berlin Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

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