My wife & I will be taking German intercity rail to Berlin in a few days. From there, we and our luggage need to get to our hotel. Normally I’d be happy to take the U-Bahn but not with luggage.
What is the best mode of transport to use? I like Uber but don’t know how well it functions in Berlin.
If taxi is the option, any tips on tipping? ;)
Thank you
Where is your hotel? As mentioned, don't underestimate the U-Bahn and S-Bahn.
June Six Hotel Berlin City West
I was looking for responses solely re: taxi and Uber or similar alternatives because my wife is having some difficulties walking at the moment. I know all about U- and S-Bahn. Thanks.
Perhaps we were unlucky enough to get an unscrupulous taxi driver, but the charge from the Berlin airport to Alexanderplatz on a Saturday afternoon with minimal traffic was 80 euros. If the driver tells you it’s “metered” ask for specifics on what the meter is set at. Never had an experience like that in all our travels!
From your previous post, appears you will be arriving from Nuremberg. You will arrive at the underground platforms at Berlin Hbf. You go up 2 levels by escalator or elevator to the ground floor and walk out the south entrance (Washingtonplatz) for the taxi line. It is about 200 ft walk from the elevators, less if you take the proper escalator.
That is about the same distance from the Sauvignyplatz S-Bahn station to your hotel, but maybe it will be raining. Suit yourself.
Sam, thanks for looking back at a previous post. Yes, we’re in Nuremberg now. Your comments were very helpful.
