Accommodation & travel
Where to stay and how to reach the MDC, Campus Berlin-Buch (September 2-4, 2026)
The venue is on the Campus Berlin-Buch in the north-east of Berlin. The campus is well connected by S-Bahn but a little outside the city centre, so there are broadly two sensible options: stay locally in Buch (quiet and close to the venue) or stay more centrally in Berlin and commute in each morning (about 35-45 minutes door-to-door). Both work well; it mostly comes down to whether you'd rather be near the action in the evenings or near the venue.
Walking and travel times below are approximate. Please double-check current prices and availability for early September yourself, as we have not pre-booked a room block.
Where to stay
Staying near the venue
Closest to the campus, but a quieter, more suburban setting, good if you'd rather have a short commute and an early night before the hackathon days.
Small 3-star hotel in a historic estate next to Schlosspark Buch, with an on-site restaurant. The closest hotel to both the S-Bahn and the campus.
+49 30 94796580
Visit websiteApartment-style rooms with kitchenettes, handy for longer or self-catered stays. Just over the city border in Brandenburg; travelling in via S Buch keeps you in the AB zone (see the fare note below).
+49 160 8512146
Visit websiteSimple, budget-friendly hotel one S-Bahn stop down the S2 line, with free parking and an easy connection to the campus.
+49 30 9420090
Visit websiteStaying central & commuting
Many attendees prefer to stay in central Berlin for the food, atmosphere, and choice of hotels, and commute to the venue. The campus sits on the S-Bahn S2 line, so the easiest commute is to book somewhere on or near the S2.
- Look for hotels near S2 stations such as Friedrichstraße, Nordbahnhof, Oranienburger Straße, Brandenburger Tor, Potsdamer Platz, Gesundbrunnen, Bornholmer Straße, or Pankow, for a direct ride north toward Berlin-Buch.
- Allow roughly 35-45 minutes door-to-door depending on where you stay, including the S2 ride and the short bus 353 connection at the end.
- Plan exact routes and times with the BVG or VBB journey planner; search for the destination "Campus Buch".
Getting to the campus
- Take the S-Bahn S2 (direction Bernau) to Berlin-Buch station, then bus 353 (direction "Campus Buch") to the stop on campus. Buses 150, 158, and 259 also serve the area.
- Berlin-Buch is in fare zone B, covered by a standard Berlin AB ticket. If you stay just over the border in Brandenburg (e.g. Panketal), the local stations are in zone C, so you'll need an ABC ticket.
- Full venue directions: How to get to Berlin-Buch (MDC). Campus address: Robert-Rössle-Straße 10, 13125 Berlin.
Questions?
Any questions about getting here or finding a place to stay? Just reply to your invitation email or reach out on the hackathon Zulip channel. We're happy to help.
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