The short answer
- For the citadel and old town: sleep near the Altstadt Spandau or Rathaus Spandau stations on the U7.
- Journey to the centre: about half an hour by public transport (estimate, check in the BVG app).
- Budget: the ibis Hotel Berlin Spandau is next to the station and the metro.
- Relaxing: the centrovital, a 4-star spa hotel on the Spandauer See.
Five hotels compared
| Hotel | Booking score | Strength | For whom |
|---|---|---|---|
| centrovital Hotel Berlin | 8.5 (2,394 reviews) | 4 stars, spa, lakeside | couples, relaxing stay |
| Hotel Lindenufer | 8.6 (1,512 reviews) | well rated for its location | visiting the old town |
| Hotel Herbst Berlin | 8.2 (1,264 reviews) | 100 m from Altstadt Spandau station | quick access to the metro |
| Brauhaus in Spandau | 8.8 (309 reviews) | the best score on the list | travellers who like beer and quiet |
| ibis Hotel Berlin Spandau | 7.8 (2,981 reviews) | next to the station and Rathaus Spandau | small budget, arriving by train |
Hotel pick: centrovital Hotel Berlin (Booking score 8.5, read 30 October 2026): a 4-star spa hotel on the Spandauer See. Limit: check the walk to the old town before booking.
Hotel pick: Hotel Lindenufer (Booking score 8.6, read 30 October 2026): well rated for its position in the district. Limit: the Booking page gives no precise distance, so look at the map.
Hotel pick: Hotel Herbst Berlin (Booking score 8.2, read 30 October 2026): 100 m from Altstadt Spandau U-Bahn station. Limit: its score is lower than the Lindenufer's.
Hotel pick: Brauhaus in Spandau (Booking score 8.8, read 30 October 2026): the best score on the list. Limit: only 309 reviews, and 12 km from the Kurfürstendamm.
Hotel pick: ibis Hotel Berlin Spandau (Booking score 7.8 from 2,981 reviews, read 30 October 2026): next to Spandau station and Rathaus Spandau U-Bahn. Limit: the lowest score on the list.
Visiting Spandau
The Spandau Citadel opens every day of the year; entry is €4.50 (reduced €2.50) according to our October 2026 page, with the Juliusturm tower and the bat cellar. The old town of Spandau is walked in a few minutes. To understand the U7 and tickets, read our guide to transport in Berlin.
Spandau or the centre?
If you have little time and want the museums, sleep in Mitte instead: see where to stay in Berlin. If you come for a Messe fair, Spandau's hotels are within 7 to 9 km of the site, and our page on hotels near Messe Berlin compares the alternatives.
