Top things to do in Berlin
Attractions, tours, and activities in Berlin
Recommended museums in Berlin
Where to find art and culture in Berlin
Berlin: the city's best neighborhoods
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Tiergarten
0.9 miles from downtown
Leaves dance on the morning breeze in Tiergarten Park, before Potsdamer Platz bursts to life as a network of malls and eateries. The sound of Berlin's orchestra floats through the Kulturforum Cultural Complex. Bellevue Palace glows a little more in the evening light, just as the nocturnal animals of Berlin Zoo wake up.
Places to stay from $35 a night
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Charlottenburg
2.5 miles from downtown
This art-filled district is home to affluent city-dwellers. There’s a country feel to the lush grounds at Charlottenburg Palace, which houses a collection of opulent treasures. Kaiser-Wilhelm Memorial Church is an unforgettable place to spend an afternoon, followed by a splurge at KaDeWe, Continental Europe’s largest department store.
Places to stay from $10 a night
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Mitte
0.7 miles from downtown
Near the sleepy residential neighborhood of Moabit, you’ll find the lush forests and groves of Tiergarten. The Berlin Philharmonic and New National Gallery offer a dose of culture. Wedding is home to Berlin’s students and young professionals, with affordable housing plus bars and clubs for hanging out late into the night.
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Kreuzberg
1.6 miles from downtown
Couples walk hand-in-hand by the waterfall in Viktoriapark, while the experimental Gleisdreieck Park shows what a former no-man’s-land combined with a little imagination can create. Hours can be spent meandering through time across Graefekiez’s urban landscape. At dusk, the sun sets over Oberbaum Bridge and Schlesische Strasse's nightlife takes over.
Places to stay from $17 a night
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Schöneberg
2 miles from downtown
Diversity is the norm in Schöneberg, in Western Berlin, and the area is steeped in bohemian style. The out-of-use Tempelhof Airport hosts barbecues and concerts without a plane in sight, and the men of Nollendorfplatz wave their rainbow flags proudly. The liberty bell in Rathaus Schöneberg—the historic town hall—tolls with the sounds of freedom.
Places to stay from $24 a night
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Friedrichshain
3.2 miles from downtown
Friedrichshain is where lovers love and the young-at-heart play. The conversation—and coffee—flows in Boxhagener Platz’s eateries. Boutiques and bars fill the center, and the thumping beats of Revaler Strasse’s clubs spread fun into the night. The famous East Side Gallery memorial is a stretch of the Berlin Wall covered in murals.
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About Berlin
Including tips for the best time to visit Berlin
Berlin is a fast-growing city where innovation and diversity come together to create a young and exciting culture. Join a walking tour and you’ll find plenty of jaw-dropping street art and experience the same music scene that drew in former residents David Bowie and Iggy Pop. The city is also one of Europe’s major startup capitals, with new companies opening every week.
However, the city’s biggest attractions are its historic landmarks. The Reichstag wows visitors with its shiny glass dome, while sections of the graffiti-covered Berlin Wall—which divided the city for almost three decades—still stand in Potsdamer Platz. The iconic Brandenburg Gate has become a symbol of reunification since the wall fell in 1989 and is undoubtedly one of the highlights of any visit.
In the summer, the weather is perfect for seeing the city on foot or enjoying a picnic in Tiergarten Park.
In the winter visitors flock to Germany’s capital to see festive Christmas Markets like the annual Berliner Weihnachtszeit located behind Alexanderplatz. Bundle up and sip on mugs of hot Glühwein while you check out all the stalls. You might even pick up a few souvenirs to remind you of this fairytale setting.
Tonight
From $128 per night
Next weekend
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| Most popular time to visit | October-December |
| Cheapest time to visit | January-March |
| Local currency | € 1 = $1.09 |
| Language | German |
| Average weekend price | $160 per night |
| Average weekday price | $176 per night |
| Average stay | 2 nights |
Points of interest in Berlin
Stay near the top sightseeing spots in Berlin
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Alexanderplatz
1.6 miles from downtown
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Kurfürstendamm
2.5 miles from downtown
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Potsdamer Platz
0.4 miles from downtown
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Berlin Olympic Stadium
5.8 miles from downtown
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The Brandenburg Gate
0.1 miles from downtown
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Waldbühne
6.2 miles from downtown
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Friedrichstrasse
0.7 miles from downtown
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Gendarmenmarkt
0.7 miles from downtown
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KaDeWe
1.8 miles from downtown
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Unter den Linden
0.4 miles from downtown
Berlin reviews
What other travelers say about Berlin
It was good to do the hop on hop off bus tour with gray line.
July 25, 2024
It was good to do the hop on hop off bus tour with gray line. We did the green and the red tour which incorporated the 1hour boat trip. The tv tower was worth going up. The city pass was great as we did not have to worry about bus or train tickets as it covers all public transport and museums and discounts throughout different events around Berlin
Berlin is a whole world, there is so much one can do that it...
July 25, 2024
Berlin is a whole world, there is so much one can do that it never ends. Unfortunately we were there during the Soccer European championship and it was full of people especially around the Reichstag and Brandenburger Tor. Moreover, the Pergamon was closed and we did not know. But it was still a great stay with everything for everyone (including my two teens nephews).
Berlin was a wonderful surprise.
July 25, 2024
Berlin was a wonderful surprise. Especially the Zoo which was simply amazing! Aquarium was also great experience as well was the East Gallery. Public transport was so logical and easy to use as well very cheap (for 5 persons is available special travel card at a cost of €31). We used all means of transport during 1 day.
Seems to have cool nightlife spots, but since we were there...
July 23, 2024
Seems to have cool nightlife spots, but since we were there visiting my sister and her two young kids, we didn't get exposed to much of that. Food and drink cheaper than US, which was nice. Our apartment rental had no AC, which is not uncommon, but still sucked in 80+ degree weather and high humidity. Windows barely opened. Huge thunderstorms appear out of nowhere that weren't forecasted. Train was relatively easy, although I had a German speaking relative with me most of the time. I think buying tickets would have been very confusing otherwise.
Only stayed a couple of days.
July 23, 2024
Only stayed a couple of days. We had three days to see the city and while we saw lots in that time, we definitely needed more time to see lots more that the city had to offer so will probably return to spend more time here. Loved it. Some of the U-bahn and S-bahn stations aren't the easiest to figure out but overall it was a very easy city to get around with lots of options - walk, e-scooter, bus, taxi, rental car, underground trains etc. Potzdamer Platz is a lovely area but the whole complex area is a pricey shopping area and they restaurants are clearly priced very highly due to the high concentration of tourists here. We paid €75 for x3 burgers with chips and a drink in Five Guys on our arrival as it was late in the evening and we had to just take what we could get. There are plenty of other areas to shop and eat that are much more affordable than this. As we visited 2 weeks after the 2024 Euros competition, unfortunately there were a lot of public spaces fenced off in really popular tourist spots. It was disappointing this hadn't been cleared by this time as a lot of it was really quite unsightly.
A wonderful city that is very green, sustainable, and...
July 19, 2024
A wonderful city that is very green, sustainable, and livable. It's spacious and not crowded, striking the right balance between old and modern, with a charming vintage touch. Summer is probably the best season to visit due to the warm weather.
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BerLietz Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Berlin
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