Holiday Inn - the niu, Amity Potsdam by IHG
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Book it if you arrive by train and want a quiet, modern base near Potsdam's main station with a strong breakfast. Look elsewhere if extras matter, since guests say parking, sauna and breakfast add a lot to the bill, and our Luxury pick was cheaper at the reference dates.
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Holiday Inn - the niu, Amity Potsdam by IHG suits rail travellers and visitors on a short city break. Guests highlight the closeness to the main train station and the city centre, plus soundproof windows that keep rooms quiet.
There is a gym and a restaurant, a spa is tagged, and the property accepts pets, according to the listing.
Skip it if you will drive or plan to use the sauna every day. Guests say parking, sauna and breakfast carry high extra charges. It is also a weak choice for walking to the palaces, which are far.
Location and getting around
The address is Leipziger Strasse 1 (Block J), in Potsdam's Innenstadt area. The location score is 9.2.
Einstein Tower is about 1.3 km away, around 16 minutes on foot. Glienicke Bridge is about 3.1 km, close to 39 minutes, and Cecilienhof is about 3.2 km, around 40 minutes. Those last two are far, so plan on public transport or a taxi. All times are straight-line estimates.
Guests value the short distance to the main station, which makes day trips and arrivals easy.
What guests say
The hotel scores 8.3 out of 10 from 5,788 reviews, joint 3rd of 5 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Praise centres on the location near the station and the city centre, and on the soundproof windows. Breakfast also gets good marks: a fresh, extensive buffet with vegan options and several coffee machines.
The main complaint is value. Room rates seem reasonable to guests, but parking, the sauna and breakfast come with high extra costs.
Price and how it compares with our other picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, for 2 adults in one room, was €147.14 per night, the same as the sample median. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
Here the comparison is unusual. Our Budget pick, Kongresshotel Potsdam am Templiner See, is a 4-star hotel scoring 8.4 at €111. Our Luxury pick, Potsdam Hotel Am Jägertor, is a 4-star hotel scoring 9.0 at €139. Both were cheaper than this hotel at the reference dates.
What you get for the higher price is the position near the main station and the soundproofing guests mention. Free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and a fitness centre are listed. Whether breakfast is in your rate is not confirmed, and guests say it costs extra.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 5 hotels in Potsdam. The Best Value slot weighs guest score, number of reviews and price, and is not necessarily the cheapest.
This hotel earned its place mainly through review volume, with almost 5,800 reviews, and its location near the station. Prices shift by date, so compare all three picks for your own stay.
Before you book
Room size, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Read the rate conditions carefully.
Ask the price of parking, sauna access and breakfast before you book, and add them to your total. Compare that total with our other two Potsdam picks, which were cheaper at the reference dates.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is the niu, Amity Potsdam close to the main station?
Yes, guests say it is close to the main train station and the city centre. The exact walking time is not in our data.
Is breakfast included?
Not confirmed. Guests praise the buffet but say breakfast is an extra cost, so check your rate.
Can I walk to Cecilienhof?
It is about 3.2 km, around 40 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. That is far, so use public transport or a taxi.
How much does a night cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €147.14 per night. Check today's price for your dates.
Is the hotel quiet?
Guests mention soundproof windows that keep rooms quiet. Noise levels have not been assessed by us, so read recent reviews if you are a light sleeper.