25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin, Germany
An Urban Jungle Where Berlin’s Creative Spirit Meets the Treetops
Why DNA Hotels Loves It
● One of Berlin’s most original design hotels, perfectly positioned between the city and the unexpected tranquillity of Berlin Zoo and Tiergarten.
● Studio Aisslinger’s playful “Urban Jungle” concept blends industrial Berlin character with lush greenery and tactile design.
● The legendary Monkey Bar and NENI restaurant remain among the city’s most vibrant social destinations.
A Different Side of Berlin
Berlin is rarely associated with nature. Yet at Bikini Berlin, between the Tiergarten and Berlin Zoo, the city reveals an entirely different character. Occupying the landmark Bikini Berlin redevelopment, the hotel combines the energy of City West with uninterrupted views across treetops, creating a setting unlike anywhere else in the German capital. The city feels close. The forest feels closer.
The Original Urban Jungle
Designed by Studio Aisslinger, the hotel introduced a concept that has since become iconic. Raw concrete, exposed brick, cork, rattan, mirrored surfaces, bold textiles, and abundant planting create interiors where Berlin’s industrial edge meets tropical warmth. Hammocks, sculptural furniture, playful lighting, and handcrafted details soften the architecture, creating spaces that feel creative rather than polished. Nothing feels conventional. Everything feels unmistakably Berlin.
A Fresh Chapter
More than a decade after opening, Studio Aisslinger returned to rethink its original vision. The redesigned Urban and Jungle rooms now place beds at the centre of the space to maximise views across City West or the zoo’s leafy canopy. New reading capsules create quiet corners away from digital distractions, while Bluetooth bathtubs, upcycled Kaldewei elements, improved lighting, and warmer materials introduce greater comfort without losing the hotel’s playful identity. The concept evolves. Its personality remains intact.
Where Berlin Comes Together
The tenth floor continues to define the hotel’s social life. NENI Berlin serves its eclectic cuisine overlooking the treetops, while Monkey Bar remains one of Berlin’s most celebrated rooftop destinations, attracting visitors as much for its atmosphere as its panoramic views. Elsewhere, the Nomad Day Bar transforms from bakery and café into an evening wine bar, while flexible lounges invite work, conversation, and creative encounters throughout the day. Locals and travellers share the same tables.
Playful, Never Predictable
Like the city itself, the hotel refuses to stand still. Every redesign, material choice, and public space reflects Berlin’s evolving creative culture while remaining true to the adventurous spirit that made the hotel a landmark when it first opened. It continues to balance humour, functionality, and thoughtful design with remarkable confidence. The hotel changes. Its energy never does.
Why It Works
25hours Hotel Bikini Berlin succeeds because it captures Berlin’s personality without trying to imitate it. Studio Aisslinger’s “Urban Jungle” remains one of the city’s most distinctive hospitality concepts, combining architecture, design, nightlife, and unexpected views into an experience that feels playful, authentic, and constantly evolving. More than a decade after opening, it remains one of Berlin’s defining design hotels.
