Lichtenberg

Berlin

Lichtenberg
Lichtenberg showing heritage elements
Lichtenberg which includes signage
Lichtenberg which includes heritage elements
Lichtenberg which includes heritage elements

Extending east from the popular FriedrichshainOpens in a new window district of Berlin is a utilitarian residential neighborhood with some of East Berlin’s most curious landmarks.

Removed from the crowds and glamour of central Berlin, this largely residential neighborhood holds the key to the sinister side of East Germany. Tour Lichtenberg to see its Soviet-style architecture, sprawling housing projects and elaborate headquarters of the East German secret police, the Stasi. Reasonably undeveloped since the fall of the wall, Lichtenberg offers intriguing insight into the former country and a somber reminder of the atrocities committed by its authorities.

Reach Lichtenberg aboard the M6 or M8 trams for a true East Berlin experience. Only the eastern side of the wall has trams while the former West Berlin depends on a system of buses. Look at the towering housing projects that dominate the sides of Lichtenberg’s wide streets. The area underwent rapid development during the 1970s and today remains a great example of DDR architecture.

Visit two of Berlin’s most haunting historic sites, dedicated to the history of the Stasi. The former headquarters of the secret police has been converted into a comprehensive museum following the demise of East Germany. Visit the Stasimuseum in House 1 of the headquarters to explore a permanent exhibit called State Security in the SED Dictatorship.

Find the former Stasi prison a bit north to learn about the cruel and secretive conditions in which prisoners were kept. Converted to a memorial in 1994, the Hohenschonhausen is today a moving and important historical site. Glance inside the tiny cells where prisoners were confined and learn many of their stories.

Lift your spirits with a trip to Berlin’s lesser-known zoo. Tierpark Berlin was the largest zoo in East Germany and remains among the largest zoos by area in Europe. See more than 6,500 animals from more than 750 species as you explore the park.

Lichtenberg’s diverse population presents varied cuisines to sample as you explore the area. Considered East Berlin’s Chinatown, the area is a hub for Asian restaurants. Enter the cavernous Dong Xuan Center for traditional Vietnamese street food and a bustling environment.


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Lichtenberg Hotel Deals

Habyt - The Waterfront

Habyt - The Waterfront

Hauptstraße 3, Berlin, BE
The price is ¥11,158 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
¥11,158
¥12,834 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Berlin. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Alexanderplatz ...
Habyt - The Waterfront
Hotel Berlin Lichtenberg

Hotel Berlin Lichtenberg

Rhinstr. 159, Berlin, BE
The price is ¥12,863 per night from Sep 4 to Sep 5
¥12,863
¥14,796 total
Sep 4 - Sep 5
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Berlin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Alexanderplatz and ...
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Reviewed on Aug 21, 2025

Hotel Berlin Lichtenberg
a&o Berlin Kolumbus

a&o Berlin Kolumbus

Genslerstraße 18, Berlin
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥8,018 per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
¥8,018
¥9,222 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
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Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz

Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz

4.5 out of 5
Alexanderplatz 7, Berlin, BE
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The price is ¥15,754 per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
¥15,754
¥18,039 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
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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 ...
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 ¥17,985 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
¥17,985
¥20,688 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
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InterContinental Berlin by IHG

InterContinental Berlin by IHG

Budapester Str. 2, Berlin, BE
The price is ¥23,767 per night from Sep 13 to Sep 14
¥23,767
¥28,263 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
"I had NO IDEA when I booked my package how amazing this property would be. From the moment I arrived they greeted me in a way that made me feel so welcome and special. I immediately relaxed. The whole hotel is clean and seemed new and modern. The elevator, the bathroom in my room the beds, tv, carpet ..."

Reviewed on Aug 27, 2025

InterContinental Berlin by IHG
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