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Some have rooms designed by artists, while others follow the grain of a particular design concept or theme. Boutique hotels and individually run guesthouses have certainly spearheaded the trend, but business-class hotels and hostels are also jumping on the art-hotel train.
Berlin, in particular, has eagerly embraced the concept of the art hotel and added to its evolution. This makes sense: Berlin is the bulls-eye of Germany's art scene. The city's edgy sensibility and affordable housing have attracted artists from around Germany and abroad for decades. Along with an impressive array of museums, Berlin is home to innumerable galleries, with new ones popping up all the time in neighborhoods such as Mitte. And then there are the artsy shops throughout Prenzlauer Berg and Friedrichshain.
Art hotels can be very expensive, many running more than €200 night for a standard double room. But there are some affordable options. Here are a few of our favorite Berlin art hotels, ranging from a bit of a splurge to downright Cheapo.
Acksel Haus
Situated in Prenzlauer Berg, The Acksel Haus, run by a group of architects, has tasteful, themed rooms such as the Out of Africa Room and the Blue Tones Room. Despite the touches of playfulness, the decor never strays far from the pages of Architectural Digest. Doubles €95-120
Artist Hotel Riverside
Run by a former theatrical set designer, the Artist Hotel Riverside (pictured below), perched on the banks of the Spree River in Mitte, radiates stage glam. Splashy rooms have dramatic gold palettes, fanciful paintwork, and ornate lamps designed by the owner. Doubles €99-119.
art'otel A Warhol
The art'otel A Warhol in Wilmersdorf (pictured at the top of the page) is an example of a hotel that celebrates the work of one artist, in this case pop-art star Andy Warhol. Reproductions of his work decorate the brightly colored halls and four-star rooms. Standard Doubles €59-129
art'otel Berlin Mitte
Run by the same company as the art'otel A Warhol, the art'otel Berlin Mitte offers nods to German artist Georg Baselitz and interior designer Johanne Nalbach. Their styles filter into the flawless guest rooms, inspiring décor palettes from furniture to the carpets. Doubles €59-129
Bax Pax Hostel Berlin
For those on a stricter budget, there's the Bax Pax Hostel Berlin. Along with plain rooms, this hostel has several themed rooms—including one with a pink Volkswagen Beetle for a bed! The latest addition, the Italian Room, was designed by four, young African artists and features graffiti art painted directly on the walls.
Doubles €44-46
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