Berlin has many options for accommodation to suit various budgets. The FOSS Backstage organisers have made special booking arrangement with three different hotels covering a range a prices.

All Accor Hotels including Ibis Styles and Mercure Hotels **-*****

Accor Hotels include a multitude of locations in different comfort and price categories throughout the city. Use client code SCP413133 and access code NE927DE662 to get special deals and up to a 10% discount on standard rates. Please check their website for current prices since they are updated regularly.
We can recommend three Accor hotels in particular due to their proximity to the conference venue:

MERCURE HOTEL BERLIN CITY ****

Invalidenstrasse 38, 10115 BERLIN
Located in the Mitte district next to the Museum of Natural History, the Mercure Hotel is a great starting point for excursions towards the tourist attractions of the capital with Unter den Linden promenade and the Brandenburger Gate within walking distance. If you're looking to stay out after the conference the neighbouring Oranienburger Str, filled with bars and small restaurants, is a great destination for a nice night out.
The Hotel is just 15 minutes away from the Kulturbrauerei by public transportation. All 246 rooms are suitable for allergy sufferers and have A/C and free WIFI. The hotel also offers rooms for people with reduced mobility.

IBIS STYLES HOTEL BERLIN MITTE **

Brunnenstrasse 1-2, 10119 BERLIN
The hotel is conveniently located in the middle of Berlin’s Mitte district close to the Hackesche Höfe and is within walking distance of the city’s main attractions. Rosenthaler Platz subway station is right in front of the hotel giving you great flexibility. It only takes 10 minutes by tram to get to the Kulturbrauerei from the Ibis Styles Hotel. The hotel has a car park and offers rooms for people with reduced mobility. A/C and WiFi are available in all rooms.

IBIS BERLIN MITTE **

Prenzlauer Allee 4, 10405 BERLIN
Ibis Berlin Mitte is only 5 minutes away from Alexander Platz and very close to Torstraße, famous for its small vintage shops and interesting cafes. The hotel is only 15 minutes away from the Kulturbrauerei by public transport or a 30 minute walk via one of the Berlin’s most popular streets - Weinbergsweg - and a public park ‘Am Weinberg’. Room amenities include air conditioning, free WIFI, TV with a wide range of Sky channels and a desk. The hotel offers rooms for people with reduced mobility.

The Circus Hotel & Hostel

The Circus is located in Berlin's Mitte district on Rosenthaler Straße. Rosenthaler Platz subway station (U8) is right outside the hostel which is a perfect starting point to go sightseeing. The location is especially good for shopping lovers and gallery and museum-goers. You can get to the KulturBrauerei by a direct tram (M1) in less than 10 min or it's a 17-min walk away! All bedrooms are decorated with handcrafted furniture and uniquely designed by Sandra Ernst, some have balconies and views of the Berlin skyline and TV tower. Free WiFi is available in the lobby and all public areas. Lobby restaurant and bar Fabisch offers breakfast, contemporary German lunch as well as a dinner menu and great cocktails!

Get a 10% discount on regular room prices by making a telephone reservations using the booking code „FOSS Backstage“ +49 (0) 3020003939 or book online here.

MEININGER Hostel

The MEININGER hostel is located in Berlin's Prenzlauer Berg district on Schönhauser Allee. Senefelderplatz subway station (U2) is right outside the hotel and from here you can catch the U-Bahn (subway) to most tourist attractions: Alexanderplatz, Stadtmitte (city center), Friedrichstraße, Gendarmenmarkt and Potsdamer Platz are easily accessible. The conference venue, KulturBrauerei, is only 8 minutes walking distance from the hotel. All bedrooms are non-smoking and some have balconies and views of the Berlin skyline and TV tower. Free wireless internet access is available in the lobby and all public areas. Guests have free use of the safe and baggage room. The MEININGER hostel also has a bar, communal lounge and shared kitchen.

Get a 15% discount on regular room prices by making a telephone reservations using the booking code „Newthinking“ +49 (0) 30 666 36 100 or you can make an email reservation welcome@meininger-hotels.com.

In fact you can get a 15% discount at all Meininger Hotels in Berlin the one described above is just the closest to the Kulturbrauerei. If you want to book a room in one of the other Meininger Hotels check out this list.