Just off trendy Torstrasse, The Circus is a pioneer among Berlin’s budget boutique hotels. It remains as popular as ever, thanks to its unpretentious style, friendly service and affordable rates.

The hotel in question: the Grand Hyatt Berlin (No. 3), known for its unbeatable location near Potsdamer Platz square and its popular Japanese-meets-French Vox Restaurant.

History and creativity are twin forces that run through Berlin, and the city’s hotels reflect this. Here’s a small sampling from the gloriously grand to the popularly priced.

10 of the best budget hotels in Berlin Henri Hotel: A light-filled bedroom at Henri Hotel (Henri Hotel) The Weinmeister: Treat yourself to a rooftop hot tub at The Weinmeister (The Weinmeister) ...