A stay at Axel Hotel Berlin - Adults Only places you in the heart of Berlin, within a 15-minute walk of Zoo Berlin and Kurfürstendamm. .This spa hotel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Potsdamer Platz and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Brandenburg Gate.
What's nearby
Zoo Berlin - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Kurfürstendamm - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Potsdamer Platz - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
Brandenburg Gate - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
Getting around
Wittenbergplatz U-Bahn - 3 min walk
Lietzenburger Str. Uhlandstr. Bus Stop - 15 min walk
Berlin (BER-Brandenburg) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
Dolores - 3 min walk
Prinzknecht - 2 min walk
Baba Pirzola - 2 min walk
Beef Grill Club by Hasir - 5 min walk
Woof Berlin - 2 min walk
About this property
Axel Hotel Berlin - Adults Only
Adults-only hotel with a full-service spa and a health club
Axel Hotel Berlin - Adults Only offers 87 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.
Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a health club and a sauna.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and Turkish bath/hammam.
Stay in one of 87 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and blackout drapes/curtains.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and body treatments. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a health club, a sauna, and bicycles to rent. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a banquet hall.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Awards and affiliations
This property is affiliated with the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQ+) guests.
Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 16 per person
Things to do
Bicycle rentals
Full-service spa
Health club
Sauna
Steam room
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Rooftop terrace
Full-service spa
Body treatments
Hot tub
Massage
Sauna
Turkish bath
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
More
1 building
6 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 2009
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed on Monday and Tuesday:
Bar/lounge
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
An effective city/local tax rate of 8.025 percent will be charged
A damage deposit of EUR 150 will be collected before check-in.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 16 per person
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Axel Berlin
Axel Berlin Hotel
Axel Hotel
Axel Berlin Adults Only Berlin
Berlin Axel Hotel
Hotel Axel
Hotel Axel Berlin
Axel Hotel Berlin - Adults Only Hotel
Axel Hotel Berlin - Adults Only Berlin
Axel Hotel Berlin - Adults Only Hotel Berlin
Axel Hotel Berlin - Adults Only Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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Excellent place to stay. My room and bath were immaculate. The hotel offers a good breakfast from a menu, and is the evening the restaurant features Georgian (Caucasian) cuisine. It is within walking distance from Nollendorf Platz, and is a block away from the Wittenbergplatz U-bahn station which makes it easy to go anywhere and do anything in Berlin.
Thomas
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
4/10 Poor
D
Nov 4, 2024
I chose the hotel because of its location and that didn’t disappoint. However the room was deeply disappointing in several respects and the staff could only offer very limited help. Firstly, the room was decorated in black with very low levels of lighting. The staff couldn’t provide any additional lighting and I had to use a torch to find things. Secondly there was only one power socket and that was at the foot of the bed. The staff did find a very short extension lead so I could charge two items at once, but they had to be on the floor out of reach when in bed. There was very little cupboard or drawer space for clothes and nowhere to put an empty suitcase. The shower was good.
D
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sergio, San Francisco
Traveled with group
Nov 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Axel Berlin is a solid choice for LGBTQ or ally travelers while in the city.
This property is showing a bit of age, but it’s still fine.
Sergio
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Max A
Oct 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Max A
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Matthew, Palm Beach Gardens
Oct 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was amazing and property has amazing qualities but…. Showers leaked all over the bathroom floors…. Hot tub in the spa wouldn’t get hot…. Jet tub in the room didn’t work… but I would stay again!!
Matthew
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Sam
Oct 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is in a great gay neighborhood. Bear Bars and Leather Bars within walking distance as well as Adult Stores and gay coffee shops and bookstores. The property itself is dated and could use a soft goods refresh but I enjoyed my stay. Great front desk team and good housekeeping service.
Sam
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Anish
Oct 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Significantly improved since 2020-2022 when it really went downhill with the clientele it attracted. A lot cleaner, no strange people hanging around & overall a lot clean and tidier. Jacuzzi didn’t work at all which was very disappointing. As with all other Axels, a €150 refundable deposit is payable on arrival & then city taxes payable on departure. Can’t fault it overall unless I end up having to chase for my refundable deposit as Axel Miami I had to chase 3 times before it was eventually released.
The hotel is in a perfect location for what we wanted to do. The staff was very accommodation and welcoming and were kind to store our luggage for us. However, the room needs some maintenance. We could not even shower without the fear of flooding the other floors. the drain did not drain. So we went to the Spa to shower and they were broken as well.
James
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Volker, St Petersburg
Traveled with partner
Oct 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The Axel could do with a bit of maintenance.... it wused to be a great place to stay but this time room didnt seem to have any maintenance since Covid, jacuzzi pump didnt work and gym showers were out of oreder....
Good location, the hot tub didn't seem to be working when we visited but was beautiful to sit out and overlook the area from the roof.
Alexandra
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Edwin
Sep 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not the best, but not the worst either. My room was really hot. The ac didn't seem to be working to the point that i couldn't sleep. Pros , close to many things, mall, restaurants and public transportation
Cons, older hotel. Not very modern, my room was pretty small, tight, and HOt.. no room for my luggage even
I spent most of the day out so it was ok, staff were nice and friendly.
Would def not be my first choice as a hotel in berlin.
**DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY**
I was extremely disappointed with my stay at this hotel, which I chose for its LGBT-friendly reputation. Unfortunately, my experience fell far short of expectations.
Firstly, the cleanliness of the hotel - The room and common areas were noticeably dirty, which was quite off-putting, namely the carpets in the hallways - filthy.
The Maintenance in the room was poor - the jet bath didn’t work, and the ceiling had holes in it and teh couch smelled of stale urine.
The air conditioning in my room didn’t work during a heatwave with temperatures reaching 30 degrees Celsius. It was unbearable, and despite requesting assistance, no fan was provided until the last day of my stay.
Additionally, the steam room and jacuzzi, which were among the amenities I was looking forward to, just didn’t work. This lack of functional facilities was a significant letdown.
The team were nice & the location was good - but there are better hotels in the local vicinity that are better value for money and don’t cash in on the LGBTQ+ community by marketing themselves as “hetro friendly”.
I chose this hotel for its reputation as an LGBTQ+ friendly establishment and its appeal to gay travellers. Unfortunately, the facilities and overall maintenance fell short of expectations. I worry that this situation may persist as long as the hotel continues to leverage its LGBTQ+ reputation to attract guests without delivering the quality that travellers clearly deserve.
2 night stay. AC was out. No clean towels at gym. Gym lockers broken. Jacuzzi broken. No closet in room. Shower was difficult to get in/out. Very unsafe. Bed was good.
The hotel is a great location and the spa is very nice except the spa was not heated.
The biggest issue was the lack of reasonable functional air-conditioning as it was extremely hot and hard to sleep due to the efficiency of the air-conditioning. All the guests were complaining and regrettably it is what it is.
Bedbugs found in room switched rooms at 1 AM and was too scared to sleep in the new room a 30 minute nap when she used to shower but only had scolding hot water on both showers and burnt myself and then called 11 o’clock to remind me that I had to check at 12 which I was fully aware of to management Got no response. Sent an email. We’ll see what they do. They don’t seem to care about anybody or customer service. It’s very sad
Haroon
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
2/10 Terrible
Husam
Aug 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location is amazing, but it's very noisy in the hotel, doors closing is very loud, hallway carpet is very dirty, and upon check out they charge "city tax" that no one knows about, Expedia mentions "payment includes all taxes" but they ask for it even though they don't even mention it upon check in.