Berlin

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Brandenburg Gate featuring a city, heritage architecture and night scenes
Berlin which includes street scenes and a river or creek as well as a large group of people
Berlin Cathedral showing a fountain, chateau or palace and heritage architecture
Kurfuerstendamm which includes street scenes
Mitte which includes a small town or village, a ferry and a river or creek

Berlin Travel Guide Video

With the relics of its turbulent past transformed afresh through street art, chic neighborhoods 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 which includes modern architecture and a city

Mitte

4.5/5(1,853 area reviews)

Explore the vast Großer Tiergarten park, admire modernist architecture at Kulturforum, and visit iconic sites like Brandenburg Gate and Museum Island. Easily navigate with ample public transport options.

Mitte
Kreuzberg which includes outdoor art as well as an individual femail

Kreuzberg

4/5(169 area reviews)

Gentrified and artsy, Kreuzberg boasts diverse cultural life and alternative lifestyles. Must-visit spots include the Jewish Museum Berlin, Checkpoint Charlie, and the annual Carnival of Cultures.

Kreuzberg
Friedrichshain showing outdoor art

Friedrichshain

4/5(139 area reviews)

Experience trendy Friedrichshain, home to design and media companies like MTV Central Europe. Enjoy peaceful Volkspark Friedrichshain, riverside walks, and diverse dining options, while shopping at Frankfurter Allee and Ring-Center mall.

Friedrichshain
Prenzlauer Berg showing a city

Prenzlauer Berg

Famed for its vibrant art scene and nightlife, this centrally-located neighborhood boasts prewar architecture, trendy shopping areas, and diverse dining options. Must-see spots include Gethsemane Church, Rykestrasse Synagogue, and Mauerpark.

Prenzlauer Berg
Explore the tranquil beauty of Tiergarten in Berlin during autumn with vibrant foliage and peaceful reflections on the water

Tiergarten

4/5(2 area reviews)

Travelers love Tiergarten for its popular shops, and you can see more of Berlin by jumping on the metro at Kurfurstenstrasse U-Bahn or Bundestag U-Bahn. You might spend time checking out top sights like Zoo Berlin and Potsdamer Platz.

Tiergarten
Schloss Charlottenburg which includes heritage elements, a sunset and heritage architecture

Charlottenburg

Kurfürstendamm and Zoo Berlin are top sights in Charlottenburg, and you should be sure to explore the fantastic nightlife. Hop aboard the metro at Richard Wagner Place U-Bahn or Bismarckstrasse U-Bahn to see more sights in the area.

Charlottenburg
Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals
Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals
Lützowplatz 17, Berlin, BE
The price is ¥15,207 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
¥15,207
¥17,492 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
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 Jun 30, 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 ¥15,540 per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
¥15,540
¥17,794 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
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! (1,631 reviews)
"The beds were super comfy and the rooms were modest, but clean. Check in wasn’t smooth: the self check-in kiosk didn’t work, but then I queued for 10-15min while a clerk took a phone call, despite being called forward to the desk. The restaurant was average really. The soup ordered arrived tepid ..."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz
Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz
Gabriele Tergit Promenade 19, Berlin, BE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥14,259 per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
¥14,259
¥16,401 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
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 Jun 27, 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! (1,066 reviews)
"Consiege"

Reviewed on Jun 21, 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 Mar 23, 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! (1,445 reviews)
Extraordinary staff
"Very comfortable, central Hotel, with little gym - but beat was definitely the staff at reception. Always friendly and present, helpful and professional. Very seldom these days... Most staff other places are simply not interested in guests."

Reviewed on Jun 25, 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

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Hoaddaddy

Berlin remains a jewel of Europe! Completely navigable with the Citymapper and BVG Apps; Berlin is a pedestrian-friendly city with copious bicycle and scoot rentals to get help you get around!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

My best lovely town

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

It was wonderful and there were so many cool things to see there

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Always a great city to visit.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Wonderful cosmopolitan city. Young and vibrant.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Get the museum pass! It is a great deal, and if you plan well, you can make it through the big museums in town

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