Bikini Berlin
Urban jungle — playful, design-forward, with a quirky irreverence. Think graffitied walls, stuffed primates, mosaic-tiled sauna, and Jungle rooms with hand-drawn wall art by Japanese artist Yoshi Sislay. It attracts young, design-conscious travelers, creative professionals, and the occasional family.
Book a Jungle room over an Urban room if you want the hammock and zoo view — it's worth the slight upcharge
Why It Matters
The combination of a world-class rooftop bar (Monkey Bar), a seriously good Middle Eastern restaurant (NENI), a free zoo-view sauna, and rooms with in-room hammocks overlooking actual zoo animals makes this one of the most characterful hotels in Berlin. The building itself — the 'Bikini Berlin' complex — is a 1950s Berlin icon.
A 149-room design hotel in West Berlin's Bikini Berlin complex — a 1950s high-rise block flanked by the Berlin Zoo on one side and the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church on the other. Designed by Werner Aisslinger, the whole place leans hard into an 'urban jungle' concept: think exposed concrete, warm wood, hanging toy monkeys, and hammocks in rooms that look directly into the zoo's ape and elephant enclosures. The Monkey Bar on the 10th floor is one of the best rooftop spots in the city, popular with guests and locals alike.
Where You'll Stay
6 room types available
Extra Large Jungle
38–41sqm of jungle-facing space. The best room in the house for guests who want the zoo view, a bathtub, their own bike, and a library corner to retreat into. A rattan swing chair and red sofa round out the laid-back vibe. Longer stays work particularly well here.
King-size · 40 sqm
Extra Large Urban
38–41sqm city-facing rooms with a bathtub — a rarity at this hotel. Also comes with your own library corner for browsing, an in-room kettle, and a personal Schindelhauer bike. The bathtub and the reading nook make it a legitimate upgrade over the Large Urban.
King-size · 40 sqmLarge Urban
At 43sqm, this is the most spacious of the standard categories and comes with a dedicated living area. Faces Breitscheidplatz and City-West. Good for families or anyone wanting to spread out. Also includes an in-room kettle.
King-size · 43 sqmMedium Jungle
The room most guests come here for. Slightly smaller than the Urban equivalent at 22–23sqm, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in atmosphere. Floor-to-ceiling windows look directly over the Tiergarten and Berlin Zoo. Hand-drawn wall illustrations by Japanese artist Yoshi Sislay. Your own in-room hammock hanging by the window. Wake up to actual animal sounds.
Queen-size or King-size · 22 sqmMedium Urban
The entry-level room faces Breitscheidplatz and the city. Compact at 23–26sqm, but well-designed with exposed concrete and urban-edge touches. Good for a short city break when you plan to spend more time out than in.
Queen-size or King-size · 25 sqmMedium Urban Twin
Same footprint and city-facing aspect as the Medium Urban, but with two separate 120cm beds. Solid pick for two friends or colleagues who need their own space.
2 single beds (120cm each) · 25 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Curated lobby shop selling illustrated books, magazines, Soeder cosmetics, and design objects. Browse it like a good bookshop — it's worth 10 minutes of your time.
Regular programming at the hotel includes yoga sessions, concerts, readings, pottery classes, pizza-making workshops, and more. Check the hotel's events calendar for current listings.
Hotel guests can access the nearby McFIT fitness club for EUR 10 per day, covering all gym equipment, sauna, and group fitness classes.
Fleet of Schindelhauer city bikes and e-bikes available to rent. First come, first served. A curated cycling map with recommended tours (Tiergarten loop, along the Spree) is included with every rental. Large Jungle and Large Urban rooms include a personal bike as standard.
Hotel guests can book a test drive in a Volvo EX30 electric SUV — exclusively available to guests for private trips or business appointments around Berlin.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Multiple colorfully designed event spaces in the hotel. The entire 10th floor (NENI + Monkey Bar level) can be exclusively hired for private events. Good for team events and product launches.
Complimentary minibar stocked in every room category.
Communal hammocks and lounge seating on the 3rd floor lobby area surrounded by tropical foliage and stuffed monkeys. iMacs available for free use. A proper hangout space.
The hotel holds Green Key certification, recognising environmental standards in operations.
Parking garage at Budapester Strasse 38, right next to the hotel. Standard rate EUR 30/24hrs; hotel guests pay EUR 24/24hrs with reception discount. 2-metre maximum vehicle height. 4 EV charging stations (Type 2). Note: the discounted rate does not apply to EV guests who need to charge.
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