Potsdam Süd Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Potsdam Süd
Popular places to visit
Einstein Tower
You can browse the exhibits at Einstein Tower, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Potsdam. While you're in the area, wander around the gardens.
Alexanderplatz
There are many debates about where the real centre of Berlin is, but Alexanderplatz, with its teetering tower and retail therapy, is certainly a contender.
Brandenburg Gate
One of Europe’s most powerful landmarks, this German symbol dates back to 1791 and has played a huge role in the country’s political culture ever since.
Potsdamer Platz
This public square once lay divided between East and West Germany, now it brings people together in a celebration of their city.
Kurfürstendamm
Often described as “Berlin’s Champs-Élysées,” this elegant promenade is the city’s premier shopping strip and is punctuated with a moving war memorial.
Zoo Berlin
Visit some of the world’s most exotic animals without leaving the city. Berlin houses one of the biggest and most elegant zoos in Europe.
Activities
From Berlin: Potsdam Highlights & Sanssouci half day Walking Tour
Potsdam Tour from Berlin With Guided Sanssouci Palace Visit
Party and Beer Bike Private Sightseeing Tour Berlin with Pick-up
Potsdam: Jägervorstadt Outdoor Crime Mystery Tour
Our pick of the best Potsdam Süd Hotel Deals
Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
We stayed for 3 nights as a long weekend to visit Berlin. The location in Alexanderplatz was idéal for getting around by public transport and was on the same line (S9) as the airport. This was a busy city hotel, we had rooms on the 34th floor with great views to the east. Room was tiny but very clean ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals
I stayed for two weeks and overall had a very positive experience. The staff is extremely friendly, check in and check out were smooth, and the pricing is reasonable. The location is convenient, close to bus lines, with taxis always available and Uber typically just two to three minutes away. The ...
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Radisson Collection Hotel, Berlin
Clean room, nice bed. Welcoming reception. They had some problems with the computer system on our arrival day, and the bar staff who were temporary staff were absolutely useless, but once the normal staff had taken over it was great.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
H4 Hotel Berlin Alexanderplatz
Big clean rooms with everything you need
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Premier Inn Berlin Alexanderplatz
Everything was great
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Berlin
Friendly staff and nice rooms. Clean and well lit. Great location - near shopping area and trains. Near zoo and links to the rest of Berlin
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Potsdam Süd
Steglitz-Zehlendorf
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Steglitz-Zehlendorf. Top attractions like Havel and Botanical Garden are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Krumme Lanke U-Bahn or Berlin-Zehlendorf S-Bahn to see more of the city.
Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf
Gourmet restaurants a must-see zoo and top sights from Berliner Funkturm to Olympiastadion – discover Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Spandau
Historical sites, lake views and spas highlight some notable features of Spandau. Make a stop by Spandau Citadel or Havel while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Rathaus Spandau U-Bahn or Altstadt Spandau U-Bahn to get around town.
Wilmersdorf
Consider a visit to Kurfürstendamm and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Wilmersdorf. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Hohenzollernplatz U-Bahn or Guntzelstrasse U-Bahn.
Charlottenburg
Enjoy the fantastic nightlife in Charlottenburg. Deutsche Oper Berlin 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.
West Berlin Centre
Travellers choose West Berlin Centre for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Uhlandstrasse U-Bahn or Savignyplatz S-Bahn and check out top sights like Theatre of the West.
