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Award-winning architecture.
The "Neubau" is the modern wing of Miniloft Mitte.
The "Neubau" and "Altbau" integrated.
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Extroverted studio apartment in the "Neubau" - modern wing.
Extroverted studio apartment in the "Neubau" - modern wing.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 545 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Berlin
  • Berlin Wall Memorial
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Brandenburg Gate
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Alexanderplatz
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Berlin (BER-Brandenburg)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Studio apartment (large)

+2
1 Queen Bed, 3 Double Sofa Beds, 1 Crib and 1 Child Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Miniloft Berlin Mitte - Apartment Hotel: Unique Lofts, Prizewinning Architecture

Miniloft Mitte's downtown studio apartments are located in a stunning, prize winning building that combines a new building with renovation of an existing structure from the nineteenth century. The architects/designers are also the owners of the apartment, and have their own apartment in the building with their family. Architecture buffs love it here!

This listing is for a studio apartment in the category "Extroverted".
We have a total of 4 different studio apartment types in our hotel: "Extroverted", "Introverted", "Classic" and "Compact". If you are not picky, you may enjoy the non-specific "flexible" competitive rate, where you will be booked into the best apartment available at the time of your arrival.

The apartments allow you full independence while enjoying your stay in Berlin in a unique atmosphere. The generous floor plan allows you to indulge in the modern luxury of pure space. The apartments are equipped with everything you need, and we provide all-organic products and cleaning supplies.

All major public transportation routes can be easily reached from this central location, and so many Berlin attractions are within walking distance (Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, Alexanderplatz, Berlin Wall museum).

There are supermarkets and excellent restaurants and cafes within five minutes walk.

Here is a bit of our history:

The Building - Phase 1:
Britta Jürgens and Matthew Griffin, the architects who run the minilofts, also developed and designed the buildings.
The Miniloft building was built on the property Hessische Str. 5 in two phases from 2001 – 2004. It is a complex interweave of renovation and new construction.
When they bought the property in 1999, the rear wing which now houses the classic minilofts was a run down building from the 1890's typical of Berlin Mitte.
In the first phase the architects completely transformed the narrow original wing by renovating the existing apartments.

The Building - Phase 2:
In the second phase, the modern miniloft building (bender), was constructed in the overgrown bomb site at the front of the property. Its three bent stainless steel ribbons embrace the existing rear wing behind and navigate between the buildings on either side.

The building has received several prizes, and been internationally published in many magazines and books all over the world, from Canada to Japan and China.


THINGS TO NOTE:

As with all of the city center of Berlin, there can be some construction going on around us, although the apartments are well insulated, it is normal that during business hours some audible disturbances might occur.

*The suns shades that you see in the pictures don't work anymore and it is unfortunately not fixable but we have dark curtains to provide shades in the Extroverted lofts.

Story behind the sun shades fiasco is on our hotel website called the Miniloft Apartment hotel Berlin/Design and architecture/The Miniloft Process/Design of the hotel: Glazed crime thriller

*NO LATE CHECK OUTS AND EARLY CHECK INS. Please contact the management team via message for such requests.

*No Air conditioning.

*We have a sanded concrete floor with a rug in the living area and a sisal carpet in the dining area.For long term stay with toddlers , it might not be ideal.

Property manager

Miniloft Kreuzberg

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Gym
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Different rates according to the childs´ age.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 10 kg per pet (limit 4 pets total)
Pet fee: 20 EUR (flat rate).
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Strictly no smoking
Babies and Infants (up to 2 years old) do not pay any additional rates. Children older than 2 years old count as adults in terms of rate per night.
Guests with mobility issues or guests with young children are required to contact us in advance, so that everything is prepared accordingly.
No noise between 9pm and 10am. No parties allowed in the entire property. During the Berlin Marathon we have a five-night minimum stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses wind and solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Berlin

Located in Berlin, this aparthotel is in the city centre. Museum Island and Waldbühne are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Brandenburg Gate and Checkpoint Charlie. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Uber Arena or Olympiastadion. Explore all the area has to offer with cycling and ecotours.
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What's nearby

  • Friedrichstrasse - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Berlin Wall Memorial - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Brandenburg Gate - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Potsdamer Platz - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Alexanderplatz - 7 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Invalidenpark Tram Stop - 3 min walk
  • Berlin Central Station (tief) - 12 min walk
  • Berlin (BER-Brandenburg) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bistro Grillhaus - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Meet Me Halfway - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Takumi NINE Sapporo - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dashi - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Vertigo - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Miniloft Berlin Mitte - Apartment Hotel: Unique Lofts, Prizewinning Architecture pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 4 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Miniloft Berlin Mitte - Apartment Hotel: Unique Lofts, Prizewinning Architecture?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Miniloft Berlin Mitte - Apartment Hotel: Unique Lofts, Prizewinning Architecture?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Miniloft Berlin Mitte - Apartment Hotel: Unique Lofts, Prizewinning Architecture located?

Located in Mitte, this aparthotel is within a 10-minute walk of Humboldt Museum of Natural History and Friedrichstrasse. Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag Building are also within 1 mile (2 km). Invalidenpark Tram Stop and Natural History Museum U-Bahn are within a 5-minute walk.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 88 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Casey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cool place
This space is just what we needed for our stay in Berlin. Convenient location and a cool building. Loved the heated floor in the bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

DIANE W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the Mini Loft!
Beautiful place. Loved the heated cement floors. Highly recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doreen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious Apartment
This was a return trip to Berlin after many years, and the Mitte Miniloft was an ideal apartment for our week-long visit. The location was very close to public transportation, markets, restaurants, and cultural sites. Communication and check-in was seamless and the host was very responsive. The only issue we encountered was a non-functioning ceiling fan, and while it couldn't be repaired during our stay, the host provided floor fans to help with our comfort.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place!
Miniloft Mitte was a nice place to stay for a couple nights in Berlin. Super close to public transportation to all the sights and the central train station. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barb/Dean H.

GREAT PLACE
This is a great place to stay - very comfortable. The price is reasonable and yet it was less than a mile walk to Brandenberg Gate.

8/10 Good

Erik d., Rotterdam, the Netherlands

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well designed and functional
We had a great three day stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Christopher C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Nicely designed unit in a well-maintained small complex.
Very comfortable and good location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great apartment in the Mitte!
Great location that was amazingly clean and well decorated. Easy walk to many things!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Berlin
This was a great place to stay while in Berlin. 10 minutes walk from the main train station Hbf, and then about 20-30 minutes walks to Alexanderplatz, Reichstadt and the Zoo, all through very interesting neighbourhoods with great restaurants and stores. Apartment was beautiful with all amenities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniela T.

Central and Comfortable
A very central location close to public transport and sights. The apartment itself was thoughtfully designed and well-fitted out. The staff are delightful - very helpful and speak wonderful English. All our needs were catered for. Definitely recommended as a place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Jerzy (George) L., Birmingham UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well placed
Good transport links, good shops and restaurants in the area Some road noise from Invalidenstrasse nearby
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samuel F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fun time!
This was our first visit to Berlin. The location is great since it is within walking distance of the main train station in Berlin (a quicker tram ride) plus it is convenient to a subway stope and tram stops. The apartment was clean, comfortable, and spacious. There are plenty of places to eat nearby, or a short tram ride away for more variety. We were very satisfied with the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mackie H.

Miniloft is perfect
Miniloft is the perfect accommodation for a trip to Berlin! It was clean, conveniently located and the service was impeccable. Unlike a stuffy hotel or a shady hostel - it truly felt like home. We will certainly be staying there again in future trips to Berlin. Thank you, Minilofts!

10/10 Excellent

Laurie L., Bend

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved life at the Minilofts
Three of us were visiting Berlin and were so happy to have stayed in this complex. It is close to the main train station and on the bus line to Tegel Airport. There are food stores and great restaurants in the area. We able to walk around the city each day without needing any form of mass transit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hilary M., Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little apartment
We are all mature, experienced, travellers; this place was on a main tram and underground line. The apartment was clean, and the beds were comfortable. It had everything we needed for a week's stay. Communication with hosts ( who I believe are architects?) was efficient, prompt, and helpful. Great week in Berlin! Would stay there again!! :-)
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shelly M., Washingon DC

It was a wonderful stay in Germany
My husband and I spent 7 nights in Berlin at the Miniloftmitte. We found the accomodations to be perfect for our wonderful week in the city. The apartment was perfectly located, well-appointed with everything we needed, well maintained, and the staff was very helpful. Also the Berlin guide book that was provided was invaluable to help us get around the city, and the restaurant recommendations were perfect. We highly recommend the Minilofts to anyone traveling in Berlin!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A House in Berlin
With a homemade coffee and freshly baked bread from the bakery around the corner to start the day. The dining table was my favorite place to plan a day of sightseeing. The tips en trips provided in de Miniloft Berlin Guide were a great addition. The Miniloft provides you a house in Berlin. It is overwhelming spacious.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo and Marie L.

Designer loft with great location and service
We were a family of 3. Stayed in Berlin for 3 nights and LOVED the Miniloft. Very cool desing, very clean and very well located. You can walk everywhere from there. We also loved the guide book written and provided by the owners of the Miniloft. Very informative and fun. And the owners were very relaxed, let us stay way passed the check out hour which was great for us to spend extra time in the beautiful city. We will definitely go back!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michel J.

Stay at Miniloft
We spent a week in a Miniloft compact studio in September 2012. We found the location excellent. We could live like Berliners and shop for groceries in the area. The studio was comfortable, airy and well kept. We had everything we needed for self-catering. The staff was friendly, efficient and very helpful with useful tips. No unpleasant surprises. If we return to Berlin we would definitely stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Alan P., United States of America

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Center City Homebase right off public transportation.
Renting this property was really easy. Straightforward process. Finding they keys is always an adventure with this type of rental. Not here. Easy to find. This unit is near several groceries, coffee shops, and local restaurants. The unit is modern and clean and was the perfect fit for our two week stay during the Christmas and New Year season.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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Perfect apartment in excellent location
It was the second time I stayed at Miniloft and this time I brought my family - wife and two teenage sons. To my satisfaction the apartment worked just as well for the whole family as it had done for me when I stayed there myself. Perfect apartment to make yourself at home and in an excellent location, central but quiet. We enjoyed the architecture, the materials, the furniture and the equipment. Extra plus for providing oil, salt and pepper for cooking and salad-eating if you feel like staying at home at night....We ould gladly recommend Miniloft to anyone!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

felix s.

Berlin miniloft
Minimalist is what you get...basic and adequate. No frills or extras. Ok, but maybe not a value for the price. Wouldn't rent this type of property again. It was represented accurately and was clean. Location was good and the booklet they provided was an excellent reference.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S., United States, Salt Lake City, Utah

Nice apartment
Sorry to be so late with my review but I wanted to get it on because I depend so much on these reviews when I use this site. This was a nice studio, very large and open. Kitchen was more of a wet bar type of kitchen but was fine for what we needed. It was off the main path so was very quiet. We walked to most restaurants and the market. Great hairdresser in front that we used, one of the best haircuts I have ever had. Up a few flights of stairs but worked ok for us. Overall a very nice experience. Management was great and check in easy.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Janice T.

A work of art
I spent 3 nights at the Miniloft in October. I absolutely loved my stay. Everything one could possibly need was there. I especially enjoyed the space itself. When I was in the room I felt comfortable and safe, and I looked forward to returning at the end of the day. The bed was as comfortable as they come The Miniloft is very private and calm, and yet it s in a great location, close to everything, and within walking distance to many attractions. The free wifi was a gift. The guidebook was especially well written and fun. I used this to plan my days, and it has one of the best maps I found in Berlin. The Miniloft is an attraction in itself. I have never before stayed in a place quite so thoughtfully conceived, and when I return to Berlin, this will be my first choice.
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10/10 Excellent

Natalia V.

Berlin in the Summer
We had a great stay at the miniiloft. Checking in and out was simple and communication with the managers (on site) was good. We were a little disappointed to get an apartment in the”old building” because there was no elevator and no AC. Definitely not as fancy as in the pictures on the website. We later learn from friends that most apartments in the city have no AC. This summer was particularly hot. The old building apartments don’t get direct sunlight and therefore the inside temperature was manageable and 2 small fans were provided. We could have used a larger fan. The apartment was spacious enough for us 3, clean and with a spacious functional bathroom. You can request a mat for the shower floor: do so it’s really slippery and you can easily have an accident.The mini kitchen was enough for fixing breakfast. The building has a washer and dryer downstairs which is not very practical when you have 3 floors of stairs to carry laundry around, so we skipped laundry while in Berlin. The location is perfect for visiting the city with easy access to public transportation, restaurants and grocery stores nearby. Because of the extreme hot we ended using Uber a lot. The Miniloft is a very good location at a fair price to stay in Berlin for few days.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Miniloft Kreuzberg

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We are architects who run the minilofts - we also developed and designed the building. We also live in the building in our own apartment, with our two kids Theo and Odile. We took care of every detail so that you can have a wonderful stay in Berlin!
-Britta Jürgens and Matthew Griffin

Why they chose this property

We built the Minilofts on a partially destroyed lot (from WWII), close to the former line of the Berlin Wall. After the wall fell, East Berlin was a thrilling place, full of opportunity and energy. And 20 years later, it still is! Only now there are plenty of shops, galleries and restaurants in the neighborhood.

What makes this property unique

We have everything you need for your family: baby bath, stroller, baby chair, baby bed... Please request the equipment you need in advance as availability is limited and everything is usually kept in our storage (not in the apartments) until guests need it.

Choose from our 4 different apartment types: Extroverted, Introverted, Classic and Compact, or enjoy the default standard non-specific "flexible" competitive rate, where you will be booked into the best apartment available at the time of your arrival - this standard lower rate will allows us to optimize our bookings!

Languages:

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese