This budget-friendly hotel is found close to the airport and offers free parking.
The ibis budget Berlin Airport Schönefeld is a budget option located about 6 kilometers from terminals 1 and 2 of the airport. It's around 30 minutes from the Berlin city center on the A117 highway. Access to the airport is a bit difficult, even though the hotel is close as there are no public transport connections, so the only option is a taxi - most savings from the room will be lost on the 2-way taxi trip. There is free on-site parking if you come by car.
Reception employees, although kind, do not speak good English, which can be a dealbreaker if you need help with anything. It's a self-check-in hotel, but the machine frequently has problems, so if you arrive late, you're at its mercy.
The rooms are all doubles with the option for a child under 12. The rooms are equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and complimentary Wi-Fi. The rooms are very basic without any extras. The beds are firm and small. Bathrooms are private but without sinks, small, old, and in some instances not the cleanest.
A popular add-on is the all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet, which is probably the cheapest in any airport hotel. For the money, it's good enough, although the selection can benefit from extra items. You can get extra snacks and beverages from the vending machines in the lobby.
In summary, the ibis budget Berlin Airport Schönefeld is indeed the ultimate budget stay - perhaps even a bit spartan. If you're pinching pennies and need the bare minimum, it's perfect, but it definitely needs an upgrade for most travelers.
Check-in is available from 15:00 until 00:00. Check-out begins at 00:00 until 12:00.