Berlin

Travel Guide

Brandenburg Gate featuring a city, a monument and heritage architecture
Berlin featuring a river or creek and street scenes as well as a large group of people
Berlin Cathedral showing château or palace, heritage architecture and heritage elements
Kurfuerstendamm featuring street scenes
Mitte featuring a ferry, a small town or village 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
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
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
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
Tiergarten which includes autumn colours, forests and a garden

Tiergarten

4/5(3 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants a must-see zoo and top sights from Zoo Berlin to Potsdamer Platz – discover Tiergarten, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Tiergarten
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
Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals
Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals
Lützowplatz 17, Berlin, BE
The price is €103 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
€103
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Berlin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,161 reviews)
"Perfect hotel for stays with families"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals
Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
4.5 out of 5
Alexanderplatz 7, Berlin, BE
The price is €105 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
€105
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Berlin. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,635 reviews)
"I fear that the two skyscrapers currently under construction nextdoor will diminish this lovely hotel’s uniqueness. That said it is still a convenient location steeped in DDR history."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz
Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz
Gabriele Tergit Promenade 19, Berlin, BE
The price is €100 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
€100
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Berlin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,028 reviews)
A good choice.
"The Scandic is generally a good choice. We travelled with our two kids and booked a room with bunk bed for the little ones. The room was spacious and clean. As the hotel name suggested we expected Scandic design, which we like. However, we could have done without the IKEA quality as some of the furniture ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz
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.
Lux 11 Berlin Mitte
Lux 11 Berlin Mitte
Rosa-Luxemburg-Str. 9-13, Berlin
Book a stay at this boutique aparthotel in Berlin. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a snack bar/deli. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,068 reviews)
"Consiege"

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025

Lux 11 Berlin Mitte
smartments Berlin Prenzlauer Berg
smartments Berlin Prenzlauer Berg
Storkower Straße 156A, Berlin
Book a stay at this eco-certified aparthotel in Berlin. Enjoy free WiFi, concierge services, and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Alexanderplatz and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (83 reviews)
"Really good everything"

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2025

smartments Berlin Prenzlauer Berg
Aparthotel Adagio Berlin Kurfürstendamm
Aparthotel Adagio Berlin Kurfürstendamm
Lietzenburger Str. 89a, Berlin, BE
Book a stay at this eco-certified aparthotel in Berlin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,444 reviews)
"A very helpful front desk. It was very convenient location to take transit around the city. Has an excellent breakfast, but I find it a bit pricey. Staff helped me with the laundry room, which I really appreciate it."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Aparthotel Adagio Berlin Kurfürstendamm
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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Reviews of Berlin

4.6
Top destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

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

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

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

Brilliant place to visit

5/5 - Excellent

LoftusAl

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