Situated in a historic townhouse, the laid-back and friendly EastSeven Berlin Hostel offers a cozy retreat with tons of fun perks.

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

Located on the third floor of a grand 19th-century apartment building near Kurfürstendamm, the sunny Hotel Pension Columbus owes its warmth to charming proprietors and lots of yellow paint.

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.

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.")

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

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.

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.

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

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

The Eastern and Western Comfort Hostel Boats offer simple dorms and private cabins, plus nautical kitsch with a hip twist.

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

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 .

The Pension Majesty offers old-fashioned hospitality, turn-of-the-century flair and a fantastic value. 

The Pension Kreuzberg is a low-key lodging offering clean, basic rooms at affordable rates.

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.

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