Originally Posted by
ibdublin
Wow, thanks for the quick informative reply^ Your suggestion is what I'd also suggested to DH but he'd prefer to stay near our friends...I've a few months to talk him around I guess!
I lived in Friedrichshain a while. It's a part of Berlin where a lot of tourists stay. But most on low budget. So, there are not many 3*+ hotels. Maybe the NH or Plaza (both at Landsberger Allee, first: chain-) will fit your needs. Both are on the "border" to Prenzlauer Berg.
To explore Friedrichshain on its special way is to stay at a hostel (pn me if you need more details) and join the loved anarcho style of this great place to be.