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
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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
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
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
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Schöneberg

4/5(163 area reviews)

Part of Berlin's Tempelhof-Schöneberg borough, this area boasts the historic Dorfkirche church and Rathaus Schöneberg on John-F.-Kennedy-Platz. Shop at KaDeWe, Europe's largest department store, or explore the natural park Südgelände.

Schöneberg
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
Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz

Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz

4.5 out of 5
Alexanderplatz 7, Berlin, BE
The price is NT$3,185 per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
NT$3,185
NT$3,647 total
Aug 11 - Aug 12
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,680 reviews)
Berlin stay in Alexanderplatz
"Great location, room had everything I needed, bed comfortable and great view from the 29rh floor. Down points were that the shower flooded the bathroom floor every time I used it & there was no air con. When I called I was told to "come & collect a fan from reception"."

Reviewed on 2025/8/5

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 NT$3,117 per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
NT$3,117
NT$3,585 total
Aug 11 - Aug 12
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! (2,270 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel. Great facilities and close to transport links. Internet easy to access and fast Fun artwork Family friendly would stay again"

Reviewed on 2025/8/8

Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals
InterContinental Berlin by IHG

InterContinental Berlin by IHG

Budapester Str. 2, Berlin, BE
The price is NT$3,604 per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
NT$3,604
NT$4,332 total
Aug 11 - Aug 12
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Berlin. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 2025/6/30

InterContinental Berlin by IHG
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,106 reviews)
"Perfect. Beautiful rooms. Loved the kitchenette and toiletries. Super easy to get to Alexanderplatz and then around Berlin. Great restaurant on site too."

Reviewed on 2025/8/3

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! (85 reviews)
"Really good everything"

Reviewed on 2025/3/23

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Adina Apartment Hotel Berlin Mitte

Adina Apartment Hotel Berlin Mitte

4 out of 5
Platz vor dem Neuen Tor 6, Berlin, BE
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Berlin. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,018 reviews)
"We enjoyed staying at this property. The location was great for our needs. The hotel is located close to the tram, and the central metro station, which made it easy for us to get anywhere we wanted. The only thing we weren't used to was that we got one free bag of coffee the first morning we were ..."

Reviewed on 2025/7/25

Adina Apartment Hotel Berlin Mitte
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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