Where to stay near Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate

The Brandenburg Gate is a grand neoclassical monument in Berlin’s Mitte neighbourhood. Built by a Prussian King at the end of the 18th century, it’s been the site of major historical events throughout World War II, the Cold War and the Revolutions of 1989.

For visitors who’d like to stay as close as possible to this towering monument, we’ve found these four apartments within walking distance.

Apartments Mitte-Inn Berlin

Centrally located and eco-friendly, Apartments Mitte-Inn Berlin are family-sized apartments featuring elegant wood flooring and a kitchenette. Only a 14-minute walk from Brandenburg Gate, you’ll also be close to the Natural History Museum, Checkpoint Charlie and Alexanderplatz. For a hearty dinner just down the street, savour a schnitzel at the classically German Kartoffelkeller restaurant.

Clipper City Home Apartments Berlin

Clipper City Home Apartments Berlin are an 11-minute walk from Brandenburg Gate. Mint green reigns supreme in these spaces, with dark chocolate brown accents helping pull the scheme together. The apartments come in different sizes and can accommodate two to three guests, with a kitchen and dining area, plus a balcony or terrace. Galeries Lafayette and many other shops line nearby Friedrichstraße street, with most of Berlin’s major museums and classical music venues also in the neighbourhood. After a day of sightseeing, grab a pizza and beer at the riverside Ständige Vertretung restaurant, only 15 minutes away.

Linnen Studio Apartments

The atmosphere is airy and zen-like at Linnen Studio Apartments. A little bit of a longer walk from the Brandenburg Gate, clocking in at 27 minutes, the apartments are bright and modern, with coffee-coloured walls and full-length windows opening up to Berlin-Mitte’s Krausnick Park. Each space comes with WiFi, a small kitchen, and accommodates up to two guests. In the neighbourhood, you can visit the TV Tower, where there’s an observation deck with 360-degree views of the city. Then, opt for dinner at the tower’s fine-dining restaurant, or on nearby Oranienburgstrasse.

Downtown Apartments

Set in the Mitte district and a 29-minute walk from the Brandenburg Gate, Downtown Apartments have seven different apartments ranging from a studio to a three-bedroom penthouse. The rooms are stylishly furnished featuring exposed brick walls and filament bulb lighting. Each has a modern kitchen, complete with a Nespresso machine and dishwasher. Guests loved the heated floors as well as the balconies and roof terrace.