From art deco glamour to a former women’s prison, these are the German capital’s best places to crash between screenings (martini trolleys included).
Palast, Ritz-Carlton Berlin is the grand dame of the city’s American hotels. This historic Art Deco building is filled with references to German cinema and the festival’s glitz, featuring an ornate, sweeping marble-and-iron staircase and sparkling crystal chandeliers that evoke flashbulbs.
The lobby action centers on an eye-catching marble fireplace with a bold sculpture instead of flames. Don’t miss the martini trolley at the Curtain Club cocktail bar. Book the golden-beauty Ritz-Carlton Suite with two bedrooms and a fireplace.Harper Steele on Why Trans-Masc Doc 'What Will I Become?' Opened Her Eyes: "I Hadn't Really Thought About That Side of It"Located in Mitte, about 15 minutes by car from the Berlinale Palast, Soho House Berlin celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2025. The building, a former Bauhaus department store constructed in 1928, checks all the boxes of the Soho House experience: a rooftop pool, gym, Cowshed spa, screening room and Cecconi’s restaurant. With 65 bedrooms, 20 apartments and four lofts, the range of accommodations suits groups of varying sizes. The location is also highly desirable — close to the action, yet slightly removed from the festival’s fervor.In contrast to the old-world grandeur of classic Berlin hotels, the 32-floor Waldorf Astoria is located in the modern Zoofenster skyscraper, about 10 minutes by car from the festival epicenter. The Presidential Suite makes the claim of being the “highest suite in the city” on the 31st floor with floor-to-ceiling windows, a Bechstein grand piano, a fireplace and sweeping views of the Berlin Zoo, where you can watch the animals from the lavish bathtub. A separate tower elevator ensures privacy for high-profile guests.With a past life as an East German state security spy hub, it feels only fitting that Château Royal’s brand mascot is an adorable, pencil-drawn ghost—because after all, every château deserves a ghost story. You’ll find him on social media living his best life while highlighting the many charms of this chic Mitte hotel, located just 10 minutes from the Berlinale Palast. Inside, the 93 guestrooms are true works of art, featuring contemporary pieces by notable artists alongside custom-made furniture designed and produced exclusively for the hotel.For those who want access but also crave a retreat, Hotel Wilmina’s discreet Charlottenburg setting—about a 15-minute drive from the red carpets at Potsdamer Platz—is a vibe to consider. Set inside a restored former courthouse and women’s prison, Hotel Wilmina emerges as one of the Berlinale’s most quietly compelling addresses—more private residence than hotel with 44 minimalist guest rooms, ranging from Cozy to Classic to Penthouse Suites, plus one Garden Loft. In its past life, Wilmina served as a location for 2008’s The Reader with Kate Winslet and Ralph Fiennes.Most PopularThe Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. © 2026 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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