Schöneberg

Berlin

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Schoeneberg

David Bowie and Iggy Pop once lived in this fascinating Berlin district, which is now the diverse center of Berlin’s gay community.

In the heart of western Berlin, this historic district has been the home of some of the city’s most notable residents. Removed from the bars and nightclubs of neighboring KreuzbergOpens in a new window, Schoeneberg has long exuded a certain coolness. At the center of Berlin’s gay community, Schoeneberg is a tolerant and open-minded precinct. Its cozy neighborhoods feature some of the most beautiful streets in the city. Spend a day exploring its parks, squares and churches or shop in one of Europe’s largest department stores, the luxurious Kaufhaus des Westerns.

Immortalized in Christian Isherwood’s famous novel Goodbye to Berlin, Schoeneberg was once the site of extravagant cabaret parties and 1920s decadence. While the party scene may have moved farther east, the decadence and glamor of 1920s Berlin can still be seen as you wander the streets of Schoeneberg.

Visit the enormous Kaufhaus des Westerns, known to locals as KaDeWe, to experience one of Europe’s leading department stores. KaDeWe is home to many of the world’s most exclusive labels and features an impressive food court on its upper two floors. Sample Parisian croissants, Austrian riesling and Atlantic salmon as you explore the gourmet sixth level. Move upstairs for a seated meal in the Winter Garden restaurant, with sweeping views across Wittenbergplatz.

Visit Rathaus Schoeneberg, located on John-F-Kennedy-Platz, to browse in the weekend flea market in front of the town hall. The square is named after the former American president, as it was here in 1963 that Kennedy made his famous “Ich bin ein Berliner” (“I am a Berliner”) speech. The flea market is known for its affordable prices and large collection of books and framed pictures.

Wander past the apartment that David Bowie and Iggy Pop shared in the late 1970s. Other famous past residents of Schoeneberg include Albert Einstein and the actor Klaus Kinski.

Reach Schoeneberg by train or bus. Stay in one of the hotels around Nollendorfplatz for walking access to many of Berlin’s major attractions.


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Schöneberg Hotel Deals

Hotel Aldea Berlin Centrum

Hotel Aldea Berlin Centrum

Bülowstraße 20-22, Berlin, BE
$63 nightly
The price is $73 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
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Stay at this hotel in Berlin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7/10 Good! (1,011 reviews)
"People were smoking next to the entry while the doors were open. The shower head was not very clean. Everything else looked clean. The room had two single beds instead of one big bed even if it the room was for one person."

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

Hotel Aldea Berlin Centrum
Hotel Riu Plaza Berlin

Hotel Riu Plaza Berlin

Martin Luther Strasse 1, Berlin, Berlin
$86 nightly
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8.8/10 Excellent! (1,147 reviews)
"Well managed hotel. Clean everywhere."

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Berlin
TITANIC Comfort Kurfürstendamm

TITANIC Comfort Kurfürstendamm

Kleiststraße 9-12, Berlin, Berlin
$85 nightly
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8.4/10 Very Good! (763 reviews)
"Titanic Hotel is my second home, courteous staff, safe and clean, excellent food choices, everything works better than I had expected, the staff is always on to help and direct travelers to locations or help with choices. The front desk is fast at answering the phone if you need anything. I love ..."

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

TITANIC Comfort Kurfürstendamm
Crowne Plaza Berlin City Centre by IHG

Crowne Plaza Berlin City Centre by IHG

4.5 out of 5
Nuernberger Strasse 65, Berlin, BE
$107 nightly
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"Excellent stay, will return."

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Crowne Plaza Berlin City Centre by IHG
Hotel LINDEMANN'S Berlin

Hotel LINDEMANN'S Berlin

Potsdamer Strasse 171-173, Berlin, BE
$63 nightly
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8.8/10 Excellent! (997 reviews)
"Love the bathroom!"

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025

Hotel LINDEMANN'S Berlin
Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals

Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals

Lützowplatz 17, Berlin, BE
$91 nightly
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8.2/10 Very Good! (2,305 reviews)
"Staff onsite friendly and helpful. Room was spacious and clean. I liked that there was a fridge in the room to store water. I didn’t like the shower over the bath, the shower screen was faulty and allowed water to flood onto the bathroom floor."

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025

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Tiergarten
West Berlin Centre showing a garden and a fountain as well as a small group of people

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