Ibis

Just a short walk from Potsdamer Platz, the Ibis has location on its side as well as price. It's significantly more expensive than taking a hostel bed in Berlin, but still value for money for the traveler on a budget looking for a step up from the backpacking experience. As with all Ibis hotels, the Berlin Kreuzberg has modern, air-conditioned rooms (146 of them, in this case), complete with televisions and telephones. Wi-fi, while not included in the price of the room, is nevertheless available at a competitive rate. With a restaurant and bar on site (the latter open 24 hours a day), this Ibis ticks all the boxes for facilities without the pricey frills that come at the very top end of he market.