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

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.

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.

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

The snazzy three-star Hotel 38 is an urban retreat with interesting interiors befitting it's lively location in the heart of Mitte's action.

The unassuming Hotel Atlanta may feel a bit worn, but it's homey, comfortable and very affordable.

The spunky three-star Art Hotel Charlottenburger Hof pays homage to Mondrian, Miró, Kandinsky and more in its comfy, colorful guest rooms. 

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.

When it comes to funky design, hip, against-the-rules vibe and over-the-top (but totally relaxed) cool, the Michelberger Hotel stands out, even in the cutting-edge design hotel mecca that is Berlin.

The Hotel Klassik has a cool vibe to match its interesting location (between the creamy white leather and the music types all around, we felt as though we'd happened on an episode of "MTV Cribs.")

Housed in a typical Berlin turn-of-the-century apartment block, the three-star Arco Hotel offers 23 high-caliber rooms, a fabulous location and friendly service .