The four-star ackselhaus and bluehome are offer stunning spaces and luxurious serentiy for those looking to splurge on an extra-special experience.

The super-central Circus Hostel is a simple, friendly place with a "with-it" vibe and tons of hostel perks.

A Berlin standby set on a canal, the four-star art'otel berlin mitte balances old and new with snazzy art-infused digs and some historic building elements.

Decked out with slick furnishings, replica's of Andy Warhol's works and plenty of amenities, the art'otel berlin city center west offers a splurge-worthy trip back to disco-era glam.

The two-star ibis Hotel Berlin Mitte offers friendly service and comfortable, standardized rooms. 

A pristine tribute to Golden-Era glamour, the Hotel-Pension Funk is a truly special spot situated in the former apartments of one of Germany's premiere silent film stars.

Offering a central location and cheap no-frills dorms and privates, the Hotel Transit is popular with school groups and independent travelers in search of a fun party atmosphere.

A self-proclaimed "wellness hotel," the Riverside City Hotel feels like a low-key Vegas act, from the clam-shaped bathtub in its spa to the glitzy (if gilded) décor throughout.  

Captured in novels, history books and fashion shoots, the family-run Hotel Pension Bogota in Charlottenburg is a Berlin institution with quite a story to tell.

Location (and price!) is the biggest selling point of the simple Hotel Linien 133, but what a major point it is. This no-nonsense, no-star hotel is situated in the heart of the trendy Mitte action.

From its former telephone-company building to its no-nonsense and effortlessly hip style, Die Fabrik (The Factory") is the quintessential Berlin hostel, where travelers from around the world connect.

A small Prenzlauer Berg auberge tucked away in a utilitarian courtyard, the two-star Hotel Greifswald is popular with musicians, dancers, and actors.

Berlin's original "art hostel," the baxpax Mitte is a fun and friendly spot with an artistic flair and plenty of hostel "extras."

Fiercely independent travelers will do well living "like a local" at the super-Cheap, no-frills  Freiraum Gästehaus.

The Odyssee Hostel offers cheap, comfortable rooms, low rates and a funky vibe that's well suited to laidback travelers in search of something unique.

Situated in a sometimes gritty area near a stretch of the Berlin Wall, the East Side Hotel is straightforward, friendly and a little bit rock 'n' roll.

Situated on a tony Ku’Damm side street, the 21-room Pension Dittberner is a splurge-worthy gem offering plush accommodations, a fascinating history and so much more.