Picolo recommends · Hotel in Berlin, Germany
Hotel Oderberger
Columns and arches rise over a pool that still fills with swimmers, inside a public bath brought back to life in Prenzlauer Berg.
Early in the day, before the doors open to the public, hotel guests have the old pool hall to themselves, under columns and arches. The hotel is built into Stadtbad Oderberger, a city bath that stood empty for decades.
Around it is one of Berlin’s most liveable neighbourhoods. Mauerpark and its Sunday flea market are close by, Kollwitzplatz has cafés and a playground, and the tram takes you to Alexanderplatz in about fifteen minutes.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Hotel Oderberger
We chose it for families and anyone who wants to feel part of a real Berlin neighbourhood. A historic pool under your hotel is a rare thing, and rates are gentler than in Mitte.
Rooms are calm but simple, and Ku’damm and the western districts are a long way off. There are no clubs on the doorstep either, so night owls may prefer Friedrichshain or Kreuzberg.
What you get
- Historic pool hall open to guests in the morning
- Good base for families
- Calm, plain rooms
- Restored city bath building
- Mauerpark flea market on Sundays nearby
A day at Hotel Oderberger
- Morning
- Laps in the old pool hall before it opens to the public.
- Midday
- Coffee and a play break on Kollwitzplatz.
- Afternoon
- The flea market in Mauerpark, if your trip includes a Sunday.
- Evening
- The tram down to Alexanderplatz for dinner in Mitte.
Location
Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin, Germany
Open in MapsQuestions about Hotel Oderberger
Can guests swim at Hotel Oderberger?
Yes. The historic pool is still in use, and guests get it to themselves early in the day, ahead of the public opening hours.
Is Hotel Oderberger good for families?
Yes. It is in a residential area with playgrounds and cafés close by, and the pool gives children something to look forward to.
How do you get from Hotel Oderberger to the city centre?
Take the tram to Alexanderplatz, which takes roughly a quarter of an hour. From there, Museum Island and the rest of Mitte are easy to reach.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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