These elegant apartments in a renovated 19th-century building offer the best of both worlds: a home from home in a vibrant, residential neighbourhood, combined with the feel of a luxury hotel. As well as space and comfort in abundance, the high ceilinged 16 apartments ooze opulence with marble-clad bathrooms, heavy silver chandeliers and plush soft furnishings. The huge 2- and 3-bedroom versions have lots of communal space as well as spacious double/twin bedrooms, while the 1-bedroom apartments are cosy and compact without scrimping on the comforts of their bigger neighbours. There is also a shared BBQ in the quiet courtyard, and a small communal roof terrace that's perfect for aperitifs before a night out on the town.
The sociable Schöneberg district has had its fair share of famous residents, from Albert Einstein and Christopher Isherwood to David Bowie. Nowadays it's home to many well-heeled young families and continues to be the centre of Berlin’s gay scene. Situated in the centre of west Berlin, it's just a couple of U-Bahn stops from the famous shopping boulevard Kurfürstendamm, and an easy link from the airport.
Highs
- Convenient location in the heart of Schöneberg, close to shops, restaurants, bars, cafés and public transport
- The 2- and 3-bedroom apartments are very spacious and ideal for families or groups of friends
- Great value
- Ideal for longer stays with well-equipped kitchens, a washing machine/dryer, and plenty of storage space
- A stone’s throw from Winterfeldtplatz, where one of Berlin’s best food markets takes place twice a week
Lows
- A one week minimum stay requirement
- A starter pack of coffee capsules, tea and cleaning materials is provided, you'll need to buy all other basics
- Maid service only on request (extra cost); if staying longer than a week you'll need to wash your linens
- Views from the apartments are a little drab, but you're literally a 2-minute walk from pretty Winterfeldtplatz
- Though the friendly, helpful management have an office in the building, it is closed on weekends (there's a safe key lock system)
Activities on site
Activities nearby
Location
The Palacina is in the attractive Schöneberg district of west Berlin. The apartments are at the drabber end of Winterfelderstraße, close to the busy Potsdamer Straße, but a 2-minute walk up the road is bustling Winterfeldtplatz, from where a warren of pretty streets branch off. With 2 U-Bahn stations close by, you are well connected to other parts of the city.
By Air:
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg airport. You can take a taxi from the airport, but it's easy to reach the Palacina via train, bus and U-Bahn.
By Car:
As a tourist there is little point in having a car here because the public transport is so good. If you do want to hire a car, see our car rental recommendations. You can park at the Palacina (extra cost).
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More on getting to Berlin and getting around
Airports:
- Berlin Brandenburg Airport Willy Brandt 26.0 km BER
Other:
- Beach 200.0 km
- Shops 0.2 km
- Restaurant 0.2 km