Not 5 star by any means, but clean, comfortable and extremely convenient. M1 tram takes you into Mitte in 15 minutes. Prenzlauer Berg is interesting, with lots of bars, cafes, restaurants, and a couple of historical sights such as the Water Tower and the Synagogue. A lively area, with a large gay community, but my 70 year old female companion... more

The room was very spacious and stylishly furnished. Transport is close by and Mitte is easily walkable. There are parks around that are good to run around. This area of Prenzlauerberg is a little out of the action, but the room is affordable, cleaned everyday and I enjoyed my time here. more

Not in a touristy area, this is a good location for folks who want to stay in "East Berlin" and still have good access to the train for sightseeing. The person who showed me the room was friendly, but then I never saw anyone again. This is fine if you're not looking for a lot of attention, but would be... more

After reading the mostly positive reviews, I booked this place for our 2 night stay in Berlin. The location is good, close to the Underground, restaurants and shops. Our two main complaints are the extremely small bathroom sink, with the glass shelf above it, preventing you from washing or brushing your teeth. (As warned, I did bring my own soap... more

Stayed here for 2 nights for New Years 2008->2009. Nice clean place, rooms a nice size. Free internet on-site (on their computer), which is a great plus. Very friendly people. Small grocery store right across the street proved convenient. 5 mins walk to subway stop, from which the rest of Berlin is yours within 10 mins tops (Berlin's subway system... more

1-A is my favorite place to stay in Berlin. The double rooms are large, comfortable and clean, with a seating area, in-room bathroom (bring your soap and shampoo), TV and daily housekeeping; the prices are very reasonable and the personnel are very helpful and friendly. There is a coffee machine in the lobby as well as an internet terminal, so... more

In June 2008 I spent a week at the 1A Pension. I also stayed there for a week a year ago. The rooms are immaculately clean as is the entire facility. This pension is located on a side street and therefore is quiet. The place was filled to capacity when I was there and yet I had no feeling that... more

I was over in Berlin with my wife to catch a glimpse of the Berlin film festival, and as we had predicted we wouldn't have that much time to idle around in a hotel, we opted for budget accommodation like this. I usually dread staying in such places, as my idea of staying in a near-filthy room isn't exactly appealing.... more

We only stayed for a night but loved the apartment. Rooms were big, clean and very centrally located in the middle of hip and trendy Prenzlauer Berg. more