Popular places to visit
Alexanderplatz
With its stark, 1960s layout, “Alex” is a showcase of Communist-era architecture and a lively central meeting place for locals.
Brandenburg Gate
This symbol of German unification ranks alongside Paris' Arc de Triomphe as one of Europe’s most iconic and emotive monuments.
Potsdamer Platz
Berliners come to celebrate their city in this public square, which was leveled during World War II and isolated in the Cold War.
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
Say “guten tag” to some of the world’s most exotic creatures in one of Europe’s most comprehensive and elegant zoos.
Checkpoint Charlie
You can learn about the history of Berlin with a visit to Checkpoint Charlie. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Rome Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off Tour by Open-top Bus
Berlin City walk Government District and Places of Democracy
Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour
Berlin Icebar Ticket + 3 Drinks included
Berlin Combination: Hop on Hop off bus tour & Icebar (including 3 drinks)
Halensee Hotel Deals
Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals
Clean room, great bar
Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025
Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
Clean
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025
IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
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Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025
IntercityHotel Berlin Airport BER Terminal 1+2
If you just get off the plane after an incredibly long flight, it’s so nice to leave arrivals and walk two minutes to your hotel. The service was lovely the room clean, and the bed comfortable.
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Hotel Aldea Berlin Centrum
Bathroom was dusty and had dead spider. When friend asked for suggestions and transit options was just told it’s over there. Hot water turned off mid shower.
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025
Premier Inn Berlin Alexanderplatz
Very clean hotel, helpful staff, brilliant location
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Halensee
Wilmersdorf
Travelers choose Wilmersdorf for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Hohenzollernplatz U-Bahn or Guntzelstrasse U-Bahn and check out top sights like Kurfürstendamm.
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.
West Berlin Centre
Travelers choose West Berlin Centre for its interesting museums. Hop aboard the metro at Uhlandstrasse U-Bahn or Savignyplatz S-Bahn and check out top sights like Kurfürstendamm.
Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf
Explore the western city centre with its affluent suburbs, visit iconic attractions like Charlottenburg Palace and the Olympic Stadium, and shop along Kurfürstendamm. Easily accessible via Bahnhof Zoologischer Garten and Berlin-Tiergarten Station.
Schöneberg
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.
Tiergarten
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.
