Berlin Brandenburg Airport (Willy Brandt): where to stay, areas and…

BER is Berlin's only airport now that Tegel and Schönefeld have closed, with the train station right under Terminal 1. The FEX reaches Central Station in 20 minutes with a departure every 15 minutes, running almost all night: for a dawn flight or a late-night arrival, staying near the terminal only saves you the alarm clock, since connections keep running for most of the schedule anyway. Anyone with time to visit Berlin can head straight for the center, while Adlershof offers a direct 18-minute connection for those who'd rather stay halfway between airport and city.

BER airport area

Airport area · About 7-8 km from the terminal, 8 minutes by car or taxi; the nearest S-Bahn station is a 25-minute walk, so a taxi is the better choice.

Best for: short or overnight stopovers, when you don't want to depend on trains or traffic

Pros

The shortest distance from the terminal among the properties on this list
Indoor gym and snack bar open late for anyone arriving outside normal hours

Cons

Industrial area among warehouses, nothing within walking distance for the evening
The nearest S-Bahn station is too far to walk: a taxi is always needed

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LOGINN Hotel Berlin Airport: A few minutes' drive from the terminal, 180 rooms with a gym and a snack bar open extended hours for anyone arriving outside mealtimes.

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Adlershof

Neighbourhood · Direct S-Bahn S9 or S45 to the BER terminal in about 18 minutes, with no changes.

Best for: those who want a fast, direct connection to the terminal without staying right in the center

Pros

Direct, fast rail connection to the terminal, with no changes
A science and technology district with restaurants and daytime life, not just a dormitory area

Cons

Far on foot from the historic center's tourist sights
Quiet evenings, designed more for those who work here than for those visiting Berlin

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Essential by Dorint Berlin-Adlershof: 500 meters from Adlershof station, with a direct S-Bahn connection to the terminal in about 18 minutes.

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Mahlow

Nearby town · By car, a few kilometers from Terminal 5 (the closest) and over 10 km from the main Terminals 1-2; there are no direct rail connections, so a car or taxi is needed.

Best for: those traveling for work or conferences who want event rooms, a sauna and a gym in the hotel

Pros

Thirteen event and conference rooms for up to 500-1,000 people
Wellness area with sauna, jacuzzi and gym open around the clock

Cons

Reviews point to the distance from urban public transport
No direct rail connection with the airport or the city

Recommended hotels in this area

Best Western Premier Airporthotel Berlin: 174 rooms with a conference area for up to 500-1,000 people and a wellness zone with sauna and jacuzzi, designed for business travelers.

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Central Berlin

City centre · The FEX takes 20 minutes to Central Station, with a departure every 15 minutes for most of the day; from there it's just a few minutes by S-Bahn or tram to the historic center.

Best for: those who want to visit Berlin, not just pass through the airport

Pros

Museums, nightlife and restaurants within walking distance
FEX every 15 minutes to the terminal, running almost all night

Cons

Getting back to the airport always takes the FEX or a taxi, never just a few minutes like on the outskirts
Different parts of the center vary a lot in standard: check the exact address carefully

Recommended hotels in this area

Telegraphenamt: Former 1910 telegraph office reopened as a hotel in 2022, a few minutes' walk from Museum Island and Hackescher Markt.
Schillinger-Berlin am Tempelhofer Feld: In the Schillerkiez neighborhood in Neukölln, a few steps from Tempelhofer Feld park, with self check-in access at any hour.

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