Hotels near Kottbusser Tor, Berlin

Our first stay at Locke at East Side came with high hopes—loads of positive reviews, beautiful photos online—and thankfully, it lived up to the hype. We only stayed a couple of days, but it left a great impression. The front desk team was fantastic—super friendly and helpful. They let us check in early, which was a lifesaver after a long trip with heavy bags. They gave us the full rundown, from café hours to a quick intro to the area, and made us feel genuinely welcomed. The design is spot-on: modern but cozy. The café overlooks the water, and the hotel’s location right in the East Side Gallery area adds this iconic Berlin vibe to the whole experience. Plus, being so close to Ostbahnhof is a huge bonus for getting around. Our studio room was clean, stylish, and well-equipped. We actually looked forward to coming back each evening. The little balcony quickly became our favorite morning coffee spot (thanks for the French press, Locke), with a nice view over the water. The wood and concrete mix in the room struck a perfect balance between warmth and urban style without trying too hard. Next time, we’ll probably go for a river-view room just to mix it up. Honestly, they nailed it. It was private, comfortable, and not at all pretentious. None of that stiff, ‘too cool for comfort’ vibe some hotels go for. Just a relaxed, thoughtful place that made us feel right at home. Locke at East Side—definitely somewhere we’d come back to.

I liked the spacious room and transformable table with the chair. TV was very good. Staff was very polite and their service level was excellent. During the conference also was excellent service from hotel side. And the lunch was very excellent.

We chose the location based on ease of getting to/from airport and the direct bus to the city centre just outside the hotel entrance. An iconic part of the Berlin Wall and lots of restaurants surrounding the Uber arena music venue are just at your doorstep too. Clean hotel throughout. Checking in and out was a smooth process.

This hotel is at a prime location in Berlin with a 5 minute walking distance to Alexanderplatz. Our room was very spacious and the staff very helpful.

Everything, the suite was amazing, the service was at the top.

Fantastic interior, wonderful breakfast, serviceminded staff, great location.