Looking at the previous review I was concerned about having booked the Hotel Novalis. I am delighted to say that the Hotel was much better than expected. We had a large, clean, spacious room. Breakfast was available at 6 euros, but as we were only in Berlin for 3 days we ate on our travels. The owner is very welcoming,... More

The hotel is highly disappointing, as none of the previous reviews were describing the current reality of the hotel: no breakfast in the hotel, no reception, no luggage facility, no english spoken, no credit card accepted, only cash. I was capable to see the lady only at my arrival: despite the fact I asked by mail when reserving if breakfast... More

we stayed 3 nights in Hotel Novalis and we really enjoyed it! Hotel Novalis is directly to the main attractions. But yet in a calm street. The owner is very helpful. The room was big and very clean! We would come again!

We did a quick turnaround at this hotel and checked into another hotel because the Novalis was so depressing. We didn't think it was really a hotel because there was no reception desk and the property is unattended for much of the time. It's actually a hastliy converted East German apartment block. It's a long way out of town so... More

Novalis is in a great location - we walked pretty much everywhere and it's very easy walking distance from good restaurants and bars. The rooms are a good size, they're clean and the beds are comfy. Beyond that, they're a bit uninspiring and short on any extras (no toiletries or hairdryer, access to mini-bar is extra, and the hotel itself... More