Accessible Hotels at BER: Step-Free & Wheelchair
Last checked: August 2026
Several hotels at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) have documented wheelchair-accessible rooms and step-free access. The best documented are the IntercityHotel Berlin Airport Area North, the Airporthotel Berlin-Adlershof and the Premier Inn Berlin Airport. A big plus at BER: the station sits step-free directly under Terminal 1, so the two terminal hotels are reachable without detours. Always confirm the accessible room directly with the hotel; many chains release these rooms only by phone or through the booking selection.
Key takeaways
- Wheelchair-accessible rooms and step-free access are documented at the IntercityHotel Area North, the Airporthotel Adlershof, the Premier Inn and the two terminal hotels, among others.
- The BER station is step-free under Terminal 1; the free Mobility Service accompanies you to the gate on request.
- Wheelchair users stay most conveniently right at the terminal, at the Steigenberger or IntercityHotel BER Terminal.
- Always confirm the accessible room and its features directly with the hotel; many details are not documented online.
Accessibility at BER airport itself
The airport is largely step-free, which also makes choosing a hotel easier:
- The airport station is directly under Terminal 1; lifts run step-free from the platform to the arrivals level (E0) and the departures level (E1).
- Tactile guidance systems, high-contrast signage and a free Mobility Service (assistance from check-in to the gate) are available. You register the service through your airline, at least 48 h before departure; there are call points outside each terminal.
- Disabled parking is available: with a disabled parking permit (categories aG, G, B or Bl) you park free for up to 1 h, then with a 50 % discount.
- Accessible toilets are available in the terminals; induction loops are provided at the Mobility Service points.
Accessible hotels at BER compared
The table below shows only what the hotels themselves or reliable sources document. “On request” means the feature is mentioned but not guaranteed; “not stated” means we found no reliable information on it.
| Hotel | Wheelchair-accessible room | Roll-in shower | Step-free + lift | Disabled parking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IntercityHotel Area North | Yes | On request | Yes | Yes |
| Airporthotel Berlin-Adlershof | Yes, 14 rooms | Not stated | Yes | Yes, 1 space |
| Premier Inn Berlin Airport | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not stated |
| IntercityHotel BER Terminal 1+2 | Yes | Not stated | Yes | Not stated |
| Steigenberger Airport Hotel Berlin | Yes | Not stated | Yes | Not stated |
| Holiday Inn Berlin Airport | Yes | Not stated | Yes | Yes |
Which hotel for whom?
For wheelchair users, location often decides. Right at Terminal 1 are the Steigenberger Airport Hotel Berlin and the IntercityHotel Berlin Airport BER Terminal 1+2: both are a few step-free minutes from the accessible station and from check-in, ideal for early flights. If you want to stay a little cheaper, the step-free S-Bahn takes only a few minutes: the IntercityHotel Berlin Airport Area North is the only hotel for which all four criteria are documented, including a roll-in shower on request. The Airporthotel Berlin-Adlershof has the most accessible rooms (14) and its own disabled parking space, but sits around 9 km away in Adlershof (approx. 17 min by S-Bahn). The most thoroughly documented is the Premier Inn Berlin Airport, which lists rooms with an accessible shower and fully step-free access, and welcomes assistance dogs.
Other hotels also mention accessible rooms, but with weaker documentation; ask for the details in advance: the B&B Hotel Berlin-Airport, the MEININGER Hotel Berlin Airport, the LOGINN Hotel Berlin Airport and the Campanile Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
Before booking: confirm directly with the hotel
Accessible rooms are a scarce resource, and the exact features (roll-in shower, door widths, grab rails, disabled parking) are often not documented publicly. Call the hotel before booking and get the right room confirmed in writing. At chain hotels such as Marriott, Accor or IHG, accessible rooms can often only be reserved through the booking selection or by phone. How to get from the terminal to the hotels step-free is covered in the Getting There guide; for an early start, the Early Flight guide helps with timing.
Frequently asked questions on this topic
Which hotels at BER have wheelchair-accessible rooms?
Hotels with documented wheelchair-accessible rooms include the IntercityHotel Area North, the Airporthotel Berlin-Adlershof (14 rooms), the Premier Inn and the two terminal hotels, Steigenberger and IntercityHotel BER Terminal. Always confirm the right room directly with the hotel, as many chains release it only by phone or through the booking selection.
Is Berlin Airport BER accessible?
Yes, largely. The station is step-free directly under Terminal 1, lifts serve all levels, and there are tactile guidance systems and accessible toilets. A free Mobility Service accompanies you from check-in to the gate on request; register it through your airline at least 48 h before departure.
Are there disabled parking spaces at BER and what do they cost?
Yes. With a disabled parking permit (categories aG, G, B or Bl) you park free at the airport car parks for up to 1 h, then with a 50 % discount. A hotel with its own accessible parking space is, for example, the Airporthotel Berlin-Adlershof.