Travelers appreciate the attentive, multilingual staff at this convenient Berlin location just steps from Checkpoint Charlie - perfect for exploring the city
Pension 1, moments from historic Checkpoint Charlie, offers a practical base for exploring Berlin. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, express check-in/out, and praise the helpful multilingual staff.
Located in Kreuzberg, a neighborhood in Berlin, Pension 1 is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Brandenburg Gate and Checkpoint Charlie are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Friedrichstrasse and Kurfürstendamm. Check out an event or a game at Uber Arena, and consider making time for Zoo Berlin, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Berlin travel guide
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Key retrieval, private entrance
Pets
Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
PENSION 1 Berlin
PENSION 1 Berlin
PENSION 1 Pension
PENSION 1 Pension Berlin
Frequently asked questions
Is Pension 1 pet-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Pension 1?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Pension 1?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Pension 1 located?
Located in Kreuzberg, this pension is within 1 mi (2 km) of Friedrichstrasse and Checkpoint Charlie. Potsdamer Platz and Brandenburg Gate are also within 3 mi (5 km). Mehringdamm U-Bahn is only a 3-minute walk and Gneisenaustrasse U-Bahn is 6 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Pension 1 Reviews
7.4
Good
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I had no issues during my stay, the bathrooms were cleaned daily, an the location was perfect, right next to the train station. Would definitely pick this place again if i go back to Berlin.
Rosalba
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
6/10 Okay
Thomas Beant Singh
Jul 19, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Everything would have been fine, had we not had to purchase an AC at our own expense in the hottest month of the year in Berlin.
Das Zimmer war sehr sauber, das Bett absolut in Ordnung. Ich konnte gut schlafen. Die Räumlichkeiten waren insgesamt sehr gepflegt, haben einen ordentlichen Eindruck gemacht. Auch die Sanitäranlagen waren top gepflegt. Der Zugang zum Haus und Zimmer (Schlüsselbox) war unkompliziert. Ich würde die Unterkunft jederzeit wieder buchen.
Armin
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Dieter
Mar 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Leider gab es kein Wlan, zumindest war mir kein Passwort bekannt.
Der PIN für die Etagentür im 1. STOCK war überflüssig, weil es keine Eingabemöglichkeit gab. Die Etagentür war die ganze Nacht unverschlossen.
Es gab weder einen Kleiderschrank zum Klamotten aufhängen noch gab es Kleidungsbügel.
Das Zimmer war so eng, dass mensch an das Fenster nicht heran kam
Die Gemeinschaftsdusche, -waschbecken und -toilette waren sauber.
Loved the area and the building has character which I like as I like old Berlin
Clare
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Feb 29, 2020
Great location but not much more.
Easy access, great location but yeah. Pillows and blankets where very thin. Had to go buy a new pillow before I could get a new one. Shelf in room was broken and dirty inside.
Great access and location but no one working at the guest house for your service. Only one shower per 10ish rooms.
No luxury place. Worked for me for one week but overall not a super place. Not hotel standard.
Приехали поздно ночью. Легко вошли по инструкциям.Немного трудновпто открывалась дверь в отель, но приспособились.
Комната большая, кровать соответствовала, огромные потолки, много столов, мягкие диван и кресло . Маловато света. У тумбочек некоторын аксессуары сломаны. В целом, довольны.
OLGA
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Nov 9, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Bad, bad but good!
The room was alright! It seems the hallways are under construction, so it was very messy in the areas outside the room.. It was also an automatic light in the hallways that did not work properly. We walk in the dark for two days in the hallways, but suddenly it worked when we walked to a corner where we did not usually go. They are also bulding an elevator right outside half of the rooms. This was VERY NOISY!!! and they startet around 7am. It seemed clean except for a huge spot on one of the chairs in the room and a lot of glitter from a former guest on the floor that was stuck. The staff could not speak English, but we managed to communicate some of the easiest stuff. Beside of this, we slept well and the location is EVERYTHING.
Śmierdzi w pokoju papierosami i stęchlizną. Drzwi na kod zepsute w nocy nie dało się wejść do obiektu, po pukaniu w nocy otwierali inni lokatorzy obiektu. Telefon do obsługi nie działał.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
8/10 Good
Jennifer
Oct 15, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room is a very good price so for that you cannot complain. This is one of the best areas in berlin to stay, there are lots of nice bars and restaurants close by. The room was clean, big and bed was extremely comfortable. The only thing to be aware of is that there is construction work happening on the building. The workers start drilling at 6.00am in the morning so bring your ear plugs 🙂
Jennifer
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Oct 6, 2019
Für Unternehmungen aller Art - völlig okay. Wer mehrheitlich unterwegs - braucht lediglich zum Schlafen eine Unterkunft :=) Badewanne,2 Toiletten, Warmwasser, alles vorhanden - keinerlei Stress, nervende Mitbewohner. Lediglich Parken ein echtes Problem: 6 € / Nacht im nahen Parkhaus [links um die Tankstelle, ca. 60m], das sicher und okay.
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Sep 30, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Im Historischen Haus aus. Decken sind 3m hoch und hatten alte Verzierungen.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
4/10 Poor
Verified traveler
Sep 25, 2019
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Service is very bad
Room is different from the pictures on the website