Axel Hotel Berlin
Gay hotel · Berlin Schöneberg
A gay four-star hotel of the Axel group right in Schöneberg’s rainbow neighbourhood, with a rooftop Sky Bar and a spa area, which recently, however, was closed for renovation.
- ★ 3.6 on Google (2,178)
- 18+
- Sky Bar
- Near Nollendorfplatz
- Address
- Lietzenburger Straße 13–15
10789 Berlin - Check-out
- 11 am
- Crowd
- mostly gay men, many 30–50, international city-break travellers
- Rooms
- modern, some small and showing their age
- Special feature
- Rooftop bar with pool (check in advance whether it is open)
What makes Axel Hotel Berlin special
Axel Hotel could hardly be more central in the Schöneberg scene: bars around Motzstraße and Fuggerstraße and the U-Bahn are a few minutes’ walk away. It advertises a rooftop Sky Bar with a retractable roof and heated pool, plus a spa area with sauna, hot tub and relaxation zone. Reviews often describe the staff as friendly and attentive, several staff members are praised by name, and straight guests feel welcome too.
Important before booking: in reviews from May and June 2026, several guests report that the spa, sauna and pool were closed for renovation or maintenance, sometimes without notice at the time of booking; the rooftop bar was not always open either.
A good fit if you …
- want to sleep right in Schöneberg’s scene district
- are specifically looking for a hotel with a queer crowd
Not ideal if you …
- are booking because of the spa
- expect spacious, freshly renovated rooms
- like a late check-out
Contact & links
Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Google reviews (3.6 stars, 2,178 reviews) and GayOut. Facilities and opening of the spa area may change, please check before booking.
More in Berlin
Sorry, no records were found. Please adjust your search criteria and try again.
Sorry, unable to load the Maps API.
*Affiliate link: if you book through it, we earn a commission. The price stays the same for you.