Berlin Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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

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 centre 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 neighbours, 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 neighbourhoods in winter to discover charming Christmas markets.

Where to stay in Berlin

Mitte featuring a city and modern architecture

Mitte

4.5/5(263 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

4.5/5(20 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(29 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(1 area review)

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 NZ$200 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$200
6 July - 7 July
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! (2,157 reviews)
"The rooms are great, can't complain about the price. Location is decent, some good pubs and restaurants in the area. Can get an uber for less that €10 into the center. Little shop in the hotel is convient even if the prices are quite steep. Only downside being the check in and check is done on tablets ..."

Reviewed on 26 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 NZ$203 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$203
6 July - 7 July
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! (1,637 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 NZ$182 per night from 6 July to 7 July
NZ$182
6 July - 7 July
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! (1,029 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! (1,067 reviews)
"Consiege"

Reviewed on 21 Jun. 2025

Lux 11 Berlin Mitte
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
Apartments am Brandenburger Tor
Apartments am Brandenburger Tor
Behrenstr. 1C, Berlin, BE
Stay at this apartment in Berlin. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Brandenburg Gate and Potsdamer Platz are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,075 reviews)
"Good communication with the property. Spacious accommodation as described. The only issue we had was that the safe did not work. Otherwise, would recommend to others"

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Apartments am Brandenburger Tor
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

4.4
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 53%
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4 - Good 41%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 6%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great place to visit

4/5 - Good

MB

Definitely go to East Side Gallery. We weren’t going to bother but it was great!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Totally love Berlin and Berliners...there was a lot more to see, so would love to revisit!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Big city with great museums and many reminders of memorials of terrible times that past. I prefer cute smaller towns. Lots of concret everywhere, city felt gloomy but still enjoyed visiting it once.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

We only had 4 days. The airport-can be quite complicated: bus, train and tram to get to hotel. When you've got luggage that can be a pain. We're walkers and the flatness was appreciated. Watch the crossings - cars will zip around you.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

It’s awesome. The Germans are always helpful and really chilled. Love it. Thanks Germany 

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