Berlin

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Mitte which includes heritage architecture and a river or creek

Berlin Travel Guide Video

With the relics of its turbulent past transformed afresh through street art, chic neighbourhoods and repurposed architecture, Germany’s capital embraces old and new.

Discover Berlin’s inimitable charisma when you explore the city’s lively streets. Wander through modern plazas or tree-lined cobblestone boulevards and stumble across spacious old town squares and canal-side parks. Split into 12 distinct boroughs, Berlin’s history can be read in each streetscape. See the scars of World War II and the Cold War in the city’s revered ruins and get a taste of the city’s multiculturalism in its modern cafés and restaurants.

Mitte is Berlin’s historic center and remains an important central hub. Visit this borough to see Alexanderplatz dwarfed by the iconic Fernsehturm television tower. Walk along the Spree River and check out some of Mitte’s historic landmarks, such as the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag building and the magnificent old museum buildings on Museum Island. Don’t miss seeing the medieval town of Nikolaiviertel, or be awed by the contrasting ultra-modern architecture of Potsdamer Platz. Nearby, see the historic Cold War monument, Checkpoint Charlie, or walk around the poignant Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe.

Explore the Zoologischer Garten Berlin in spacious Tiergarten. Go shopping in streets lined with boutique and designer stores or check out independent galleries and showrooms in Mitte, Prenzlauerberg and Kreuzberg. Renowned for cultural diversity and artists’ enclaves, Kreuzberg and its neighbors, Neukölln and Friedrichshain, are exciting boroughs bursting with lively bars, clubs and cafés. Check out the street-art monument to the city’s 1989 reunification at the East Side Gallery or relax with a local pilsner on a grassy lawn in Görlitzer Park or Hasenheide. Nearby, skateboarders, cyclists and inline skaters are welcome on the repurposed tarmac at Tempelhofer Feld, the sprawling parkland of the city’s former airport. If the weather is warm, don’t miss soaking up some sunshine at one of the city’s tree-lined lakes, such as Wannsee.

Berlin is located in northeastern Germany and is serviced by several international airports. Rent a bicycle to explore the city or enjoy its fast and efficient public transit service. Visit in summer to experience the city in full swing or explore the quaint historic neighborhoods in winter to discover charming Christmas markets.

Where to stay in Berlin

Mitte featuring a city and modern architecture

Mitte

4.5/5(1,916 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Mitte. Check out top attractions like Alexanderplatz and Brandenburg Gate, and jump on the metro at Unter den Linden Station or S+U Friedrichstraße Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Mitte
Checkpoint Charlie Museum showing signage

Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg

Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like Checkpoint Charlie and East Side Gallery. See more of Berlin by jumping on the metro at Gorlitzer U-Bahn or Schlesisches Tor U-Bahn.

Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
Kreuzberg showing outdoor art as well as an individual female

Kreuzberg

4/5(182 area reviews)

Known for its ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Kreuzberg. You can visit top attractions like Checkpoint Charlie and Jewish Museum Berlin, and jump on the metro at Prinzenstrasse U-Bahn or Kottbusser Gate U-Bahn to see more of the city.

Kreuzberg
Prenzlauer Berg which includes a city

Prenzlauer Berg

Travellers choose Prenzlauer Berg for its lively bars. Hop aboard the metro at Thomas-Mann-Straße Tram Stop or Greifswalder Straße-Ostseestraße Tram Stop and check out top sights like Velodrom.

Prenzlauer Berg
Schloss Charlottenburg showing a sunset, heritage architecture and heritage elements

Charlottenburg

Enjoy the fantastic nightlife in Charlottenburg. Kurfürstendamm is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Richard Wagner Place U-Bahn or Bismarckstrasse U-Bahn to see more of Berlin.

Charlottenburg
Friedrichshain which includes outdoor art

Friedrichshain

4/5(172 area reviews)

Known for its lively bars and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Friedrichshain. Top attractions like Simon-Dach-Strasse and Boxhagener Platz are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Frankfurter Gate U-Bahn or Bersarinplatz Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Friedrichshain
IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
Katharina Paulus Strasse 5, Berlin, BE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €93 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
€93
per night
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Berlin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,385 reviews)
Excellent
"Friendly staff, good value clean hotel in a good location for all transport."

Reviewed on 27 Mar 2024

IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
Alexanderplatz 7, Berlin, BE
The price is €100 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
€100
per night
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this spa hotel in Berlin. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,219 reviews)
"Position of property in relation to transport etc was great ,also close to many sites"

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals
Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals
Lützowplatz 17, Berlin, BE
The price is €99 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
€99
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Berlin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,330 reviews)
"Would be better to have check-in that is not authomatic. It took longer time then we expected."

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2024

Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Goodman's Living
Goodman's Living
Wilmersdorfer Str. 36, Berlin, BE
Stay at this aparthotel in Berlin. Enjoy dry cleaning or laundry services, laundry facilities, and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,111 reviews)
Opera week
"This couldn't have been better. A very comfortable and well-equipped studio in Charlottenberg. Restaurants, U-bahn and the Deutsche Oper are all steps away."

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2024

Goodman's Living
Apartments am Brandenburger Tor
Apartments am Brandenburger Tor
Behrenstr. 1C, Berlin, BE
Stay at this apartment in Berlin. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and a flat-screen TV. Popular attractions Brandenburg Gate and Potsdamer Platz are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (863 reviews)
Convenient and comfortable
"Very comfortable apartment, conveniently located. The only thing that might have gone wrong was that I hadn’t been told that checkin needed to happen before 6pm unless I had prepaid. This was luckily sorted out, but could have been disastrous if they had not phoned me at the right time."

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2024

Apartments am Brandenburger Tor
Mondrian Suites Berlin Checkpoint Charlie
Mondrian Suites Berlin Checkpoint Charlie
Markgrafenstrasse 16 - 16a, Berlin, BE
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Berlin. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,678 reviews)
"Lovely space. Great staff, so friendly."

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2024

Mondrian Suites Berlin Checkpoint Charlie
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
27 Mar 2020

Been to Berlin before, many times. Excellent city with wonderful sites and engrossing history.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
16 Mar 2020

The transport links are great. Easy to get around. Great choice of Bars and Restaurants. Lots of history and culture.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
14 Mar 2020

Wonderful city with lots to see and do. Transportation super easy which means none of the city is off limits.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
12 Mar 2020

Excellent city with nice people and intetesting urban experience. Pleasant walkable areas and curious places to discover. I love this city.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
11 Mar 2020

Brilliant place to visit

5/5 - Excellent

LoftusAl
10 Mar 2020

Museum Island is a must - as are the nightclubs ... but make sure you stay somewhere central if you visit the clubs.