A list by Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated January 2024.
We have created a list with the best small luxury hotels in Potsdam, Germany. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Relaxing atmosphere. Romantic. This 4-star hotel (non-smoker hotel) offers free Wi-Fi and extensive wellness facilities. It stands directly beside the Templiner See lake, on the Hermannswerder Island, a 7-minute drive from Potsdam. Parking spaces are available for a small daily charge and subject to availability. All rooms at the INSELHOTEL Potsdam have a TV, a minibar and a private bathroom with hairdryer. Rooms overlook the lake or the green countryside. Some rooms have a balcony or terrace. A breakfast buffet is provided each day at the INSELHOTEL Potsdam. The Seerestaurant serves regional and international dishes, and a large selection of wines. Guests can relax in the new AQUAMARIN spa area for an additional fee. The spa area includes an outdoor pool, a sauna, a steam room, a salt and brine chamber, an ice fountain, heated benches, a nightingale sound room, a fireplace lounge, and fitness equipment during respective opening times. The INSELHOTEL Potsdam has its own boat jetty and yacht harbor. Rental bicycles are available, and the hotel can prepare packed lunches on request. Berlin is 35 minutes away by car. Dogs are welcome in the hotel (surcharge for accommodation per day). Please ask in which room category dogs are accepted.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most ROMANTIC small luxury hotel in Potsdam.
Lovely property. Unique. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. This 4-star hotel is a traditional 19th-century tower villa, a 3-minute walk from Potsdam's Sanssouci Palace. It boasts an idyllic hilltop location, wonderful views, on-site parking and a charging station for electric cars. The elegantly and historically furnished rooms and suites of the family-run Villa Monte Vino all feature free WiFi and broadband internet access, a seating area and a large bathroom. Satellite sports and movie channels are also free. A breakfast buffet is provided each morning at the Villa Monte Vino. The breakfast terrace is open in summer months. The Villa Monte Vino also offers a bar, smoking lounge and an infrared sauna. The Monte Vino is a 7-minute walk from Potsdam's shopping areas as well as Luisenplatz Square and Dutch Quarter. The hotel can provide free maps and area information.Show full description
Delightful property. Historic property. Comfortable beds. This elegant, 4-star hotel in the Old Town of Potsdam offers free Wi-Fi, soundproofed rooms, creative cuisine, and a conservatory facing the historic Jägertor gate. Sanssouci Palace is just 1 km away. The classical-style rooms of the Hotel Am Jägertor feature fine materials, air conditioning, and modern bathrooms. Some rooms have a balcony. A rich breakfast buffet and varied cakes are provided at the property every day. These are served on the garden terrace in warm weather. Central Berlin is just a 30-minute drive from the property.Show full description
This is one of the most HISTORIC hotels in Potsdam.
Nice style. Great location. Cosy rooms. This 4-star hotel in Potsdam’s historic centre offers air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. It stands beside Potsdam’s Brandenburg Gate, just 500 metres from Park Sanssouci. Hotel Brandenburger Tor Potsdam has a Baroque façade with modern interiors. Its spacious rooms include stylish bathrooms with free toiletries. Guests can choose from a range of different pillows. A large breakfast buffet is served in Brandenburger Tor Potsdam’s bright breakfast room, served on plates made by Berlin's royal porcelain manufacturer. Guests can enjoy drinks in the Voltaire Bar and outside on the sun terrace. The Hotel Brandenburger Tor stands beside Potsdam’s Information Centre. The hotel can organise excursions and sightseeing tours on request. Many restaurants can be reached on foot.Show full description
Great value. Just a 10-minute drive from the world-famous Sanssouci Palace, the 4-star Landhotel Potsdam boasts free WiFi in all areas, modern spa facilities and a peaceful, green location on the outskirts of Potsdam. The hotel offers rooms and suites with a TV, a phone and private bathrooms with a shower. A rich breakfast buffet gets each day off to a tasty start. After an eventful day, treat yourself to regional and seasonal cuisine in the Landhotel Potsdam's Friedrichs restaurant. In warm weather, you can also dine on the sun terrace. Round off your evening with a refreshing cocktail in the hotel's bistro-bar. The nearby route B2 connects you to Potsdam's old quarter in only about 10 minutes, where highlights such as the Luisenplatz and Alter Markt squares await you. Alternatively, use the Golm railway station to reach central Berlin in about 40 minutes.Show full description
Charming. Great location. Popular among couples. This hotel is located on the Luisenplatz square in central Potsdam, next to Park Sanssouci. It offers elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi. In-room facilities at the Hotel am Luisenplatz include a minibar, safe and a desk. A large breakfast buffet is available. Guests can even enjoy breakfast on the summer terrace. Steak dishes are served in the hotel's El Baron restaurant. The Wiener Restaurant & Café offers Austrian specialities. Hotel am Luisenplatz also has a sauna and a relaxation area. The hotel offers private parking for an extra fee. Potsdam Main Station is a direct bus or tram ride away.Show full description
Charming. Highly elegant. Superb interior design. This family-run villa lies in the heart of Potsdam, a 12-minute walk from the city centre and the Dutch Quarter. Guest house Villa Fritz is beautifully set in a location surrounded by 3 lakes near Sanssouci Palace and the New Garden. The elegant and historically furnished apartments and rooms all feature free WiFi, a large flat-screen TV and a modern and private bathroom. Bus and tram connections are available just 50 metres away. There are direct connections to Potsdam Main Station, from where there are regular S-Bahn trains going to Berlin Main Station. The area is popular for cycling and hiking. The Heiliger See and Tiefer See lakes are a 5-minute walk away. Tegel Airport in Berlin is 22 km away.Show full description
I think this place could be the most CHARMING, ELEGANT AND STYLISH small hotel in Potsdam! AMAZING.
Superb breakfast. Situated beside the renowned Park Sanssouci, in the centre of Potsdam, this unique hotel offers you accommodation within walking distance of all the attractions. Free WiFi access is available in all areas. All rooms at the MAXX Hotel Sanssouci Potsdam feature cable TV and a hairdryer. The welcoming interiors feature warm colours and natural materials. Enjoy the free use of public transport services, as a Member of H-Rewards, throughout Berlin and Potsdam when you stay at the MAXX Hotel Sanssouci Potsdam. Guests can also rent bicycles from the hotel from April to October to explore the surrounding area.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Set amid the Pirschheide lakes and woodlands, this 4-star congress hotel is located on the shores of Lake Templiner See, just to the west of Potsdam's town centre. WiFi is provided free of charge. Kongresshotel Potsdam am Templiner See offers well-equipped rooms in 3 futuristic buildings, named after airships originally built in this area. Some rooms are equipped with air conditioning. The hotel is an ideal venue for business events. The unique glass architecture and natural daylight provide ideal conditions for creative thinking. Guests can dine in the hotel's à la carte Lemon restaurant, or in the Zeppelin theme restaurant, but also enjoy a drink in the stylish Blue Sky Bar & Lounge, or in the open-air bar with a view of the lake. The excellent public transport connections from the Kongresshotel am Templiner See mean that you are just 10 minutes from the centre of Potsdam, and 30 minutes from Berlin.Show full description
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