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Accommodation

August is a very busy month for Berlin, as it is the month to holiday in Berlin. Thus, we encourage you to plan your trip to the Desktop Summit as soon as possible. Please book your hotel sooner rather than later. All of the special offers have a deadline after which they won't available.

Please note: Booking of accommodation for sponsored attendees is done by the travel committees of GNOME and KDE, so if you have applied for sponsorship or are planning to do so, you need to contact the travel committees who will make the booking for you in a hostel close to the location. Do not book the accommodation yourself, or else the travel committee will not be able to reimburse you.

The hostel for sponsored attendees is located within in walking distance to the Humboldt University (10 to 15 minutes), is close to U-Bahn stops Französische Strasse and Mohrenstrasse, has free wifi and bike rental. We have reserved double and 4-bed-rooms. If your travel sponsorship gets approved, you will get the full information about the hostel.

Motel One Berlin-Alexanderplatz

This design hotel is conveniently located in central Berlin, right next to Alexanderplatz. All rooms are equipped with a flat screen TV, Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a bathroom.

  • Public transportation: Alexanderplatz S & U Bahn
  • Number of rooms offered: 50
  • Price (includes service charge, 19% VAT & breakfast buffet):
    • Double room: 99€/ room/ night
    • Double room for single use: 76.5€/ room/ night

How to book:

Reservation deadline:
30 June 2011

Website: http://www.motel-one.com/uk/motel-one-search/berlin/hotel-berlin-alexand...

H2-Hotel berlin-Alexanderplatz

Scheduled for opening in 2011, this 2-star design-oriented hotel offers modern atmosphere to its guests. Located directly at Alexanderplatz, many tourist attractions are within walking distances.

All the modernly furnished rooms are equipped with air conditioning, flat screen TV and with separate toilet in the bathroom.

  • Public transportation: Alexanderplatz S & U Bahn
  • Number of rooms offered (total: 110 beds):
    • Single rooms: 20
    • Double rooms: 30
    • Triple rooms: 10
  • Price (includes service charge, 19% VAT & breakfast):
    • Single room: 49€/ room/ night
    • Double room: 59€/ room/ night
    • Triple room: 79€/ bed/ night

How to book:

Reservation deadline:
24 June 2011

Website: http://www.h2-hotels.de

Mercure Hotel Berlin an der Charité

This three-star hotel, with nice art interior decor, is situated at the heart of Berlin.
Every room is equipped with a satellite/cable colour TV and Wi-Fi (for a small fee).

  • Public transportation: Naturkundemuseum U Bahn
  • Number of rooms offered: 50
  • Price (includes service charge, 19% VAT & breakfast):
    • Single room: 83€/ room/ night
    • Double room: 106€/ room/ night

How to book:

  • By emailing the hotel at h5341@accor.com or calling them at +49 (0)30/30826-0, or sending a fax to +49 (0)30/30826-100.
  • Book with keyword 'KDE110805' with 'DESKTOP SUMMIT' as the booking code for the special offer

Reservation deadline:
8 July 2011

Website: http://www.mercure.com/gb/hotel-5341-mercure-hotel-berlin-an-der-charite...

MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hallesches Ufer

This two-star-plus hotel with a guest kitchen provides free luggage room and safe deposit boxes. Free parking for cars. Wi-Fi is free of charge in the lobby while it is also available in all rooms at a cost of € 1/ hour.

For single/ twin bed and multi bed rooms (4-6 beds), all are equipped with a shower/WC and a TV. Bed linen is included for all types of rooms. While towels are free for single/ twin bed rooms, guests staying in multi bed rooms should bring their own towels, otherwise towels are also available against a deposit at the reception.

  • Public transportation: Möckernbrücke or Hallesches Tor U Bahn
  • Number of rooms: 75
  • Price (includes service charge, 19% VAT & breakfast):
    • Single/ twin/ multi bed room: room rate depends on the daily prices on the hotel website at the time a booking is made. In any case, 10% discount will be offered to those who make the booking with the keyword 'Desktop Summit'

How to book:

  • By contacting the hotel directly:
    • Email: groups@meininger-hotels.com;
    • Phone: +49 (0)30 666 36 100
    • Fax: +49 (0)30 666 36 222
  • Book with the keyword 'Desktop Summit' for the special offer

Reservation deadline:
24 June 2011

Website: http://www.meininger-hotels.com/en/hotel-hostel/hotelsearch/berlin/halle...

MEININGER Hotel Berlin Mitte

This is a three-star hotel with 124 rooms. Facilities include a guest kitchen, free luggage room and safe deposit boxes. Wi-Fi is free of charge in the lobby while it is also available in all rooms at a cost of € 3/ hour.

For single/ double room and dormitory (max. 6 beds), all are equipped with a shower/WC, a flat screen TV and telephone. Bed linen is included for all types of rooms. Towels are free for single and double bed rooms, while guests staying in dormitories should bring their own towels, otherwise towels are also available at a fee against a deposit at the reception.

  • Public transportation: Oranienburger Straße S Bahn
  • Number of rooms: 124
  • Price (includes service charge, 19% VAT & breakfast):
    • Single/ double / dormitory room: room rate depends on the daily prices on the hotel website at the time a booking is made. In any case, 10% discount will be offered to those who make the booking with the keyword 'Desktop Summit'

How to book:

  • By contacting the hotel directly:
    • Email: groups@meininger-hotels.com;
    • Phone: +49 (0)30 666 36 100
    • Fax: +49 (0) 30 666 36 222
  • Book under the keyword 'Desktop Summit' for the special offer

Reservation deadline:
24 June 2011

Website: http://www.meininger-hotels.com/en/hotel-hostel/hotelsearch/berlin/mitte/

APARTMENTS Berlin-Mitte Checkpoint Charlie

Within a 10-minute-walk from Humboldt University you reach our modern furnished self catering apartments. All of them have two spacious rooms, private bathroom and kitchen and are perfect for 4 people. Relax after your meetings during your conference with your friends and colleagues and feel like you're in your own flat. Enjoy the privacy and avoid the usual hotel atmosphere. Welcome at the Checkpoint Charlie Apartments.

Bed linen and two towels per person are included. Free 50Mbit/s ADSL Wifi access.

  • Public transportation: Stadtmitte or Kochstrasse U-Bahn
  • Number of rooms offered: 20
  • Price (includes service charge, 19% VAT & breakfast):
    • Two room Apartment, 65sqm, total price for 4 persons 120 Euro a day, 40 Euro cleaning on departure

    How to book:

  • By contacting the reservation directly:
  • Book under keyword 'Desktop Summit' for the special offer

Website: http://www.apartment-berlin.com/en/apartments-berlin-mitte-balcony.html