The once-divided city of Berlin has fascinating neighborhoods radiating in all directions from the city center. History is at the top of the list of many visitors' interests and hotels across town are nicely located to pursue learning about the times before and after World War II and reunification. Stay near art galleries to enjoy the city's cultural side or pick a location where outstanding dining and nightlife scenes dominate. Find out where to stay in this sprawling city to best match your vacation interests. Use bikes or the excellent train system to travel from your hotel to other neighborhoods.
Where to stay
in Berlin
Best Areas to Stay for History
Many visitors to Berlin make their first stop a visit to the Berlin Wall. Book a hotel in Friedrichshain to be close to the East Side Gallery, an open-air attraction featuring remains of the wall painted with murals. Once a main barrier between East and West Berlin, Checkpoint Charlie is now surrounded by hotels, restaurants and other historic sites in the Kreuzberg neighborhood. Stay in Mitte, the Berlin City Centre, where history covers many ages, from the 18th-century Prussian Brandenburg Gate to Alexanderplatz, an ancient trading spot that became the Russian-controlled government center. Prenzlauer Berg is another great place to stay to view hundreds of historic buildings, many carefully preserved and repurposed to hold boutiques and cafés. Stay in Lichtenberg, where the Stasi Museum offers reminders of the conditions in the former GDR after World War II.

Friedrichshain
Known for its great bars and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Friedrichshain. You can visit top attractions like Simon-Dach-Strasse and Boxhagener Platz, and jump on the metro at Frankfurter Gate U-Bahn or Bersarinplatz Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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Kreuzberg
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Kreuzberg. Top attractions like Checkpoint Charlie and Jewish Museum Berlin are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Prinzenstrasse U-Bahn or Kottbusser Gate U-Bahn to see more of the city.

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Mitte
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.
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Prenzlauer Berg
Consider a visit to Velodrom and take some time to enjoy the lively bars during your time in Prenzlauer Berg. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Thomas-Mann-Straße Tram Stop or Greifswalder Straße-Ostseestraße Tram Stop.

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Lichtenberg
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Lichtenberg. If sightseeing is on the list, Lido Orankesee is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Genslerstraße Tram Stop or Arendsweg Tram Stop to see more of the area.
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Great Neighborhoods for Culture
With more than 170 museums and art galleries spread across Berlin's neighborhoods, hotels in any district are likely to be close to interesting cultural sites. Stay in Mitte along Friedrichstrasse near the River Spree to spend days exploring Museum Island, where five world-class museums hold art and architecture from ancient Etruscan and Greco-Roman pottery and sculpture to old masters. On this UNESCO-protected island, the dome of the majestic Berlin Cathedral Church is a good reference point when navigating the city. To the west, Charlottenburg and Wilmersdorf are great places to book a hotel to explore the Charlottenburg Palace and Park as well as several museums showcasing varied art styles from art nouveau to romanticism to surrealism. Consider purchasing one of the city's special passes to get discounts on Berlin's cultural attractions.

Mitte
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.
Recommended hotels in Mitte
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.

Recommended hotels in Charlottenburg

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.
Recommended hotels in Wilmersdorf

Recommended hotels in Friedrichstrasse
Where to Stay for Nightlife
Some call Berlin the club capital of Europe. Stay in Schoeneberg to enjoy lively cafés and clubs, including many welcoming the LGBTQ community. For techno sounds find accommodations along Oranienburgerstrasse and party into the early morning. On the more classical side, hotels in the Tiergarten neighborhood are convenient for enjoying a night out at the symphony or theater. Book a hotel along Kurfürstendamm to browse stores until early evening and then eat and drink at one of the stylish bars and restaurants along Berlin's favorite shopping street.

Schöneberg
Schoneberg City Hall and Nollendorfplatz are top sights in Schöneberg, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Eisenacher Street U-Bahn or Kleistpark U-Bahn to see more sights in the area.
Recommended hotels in Schöneberg
Oranienburger Strasse
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Oranienburgerstrasse. Top attractions like Friedrichstadt-Palast and Hackesche Höfe are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Oranienburger Straße S-Bahn or Oranienburger Gate U-Bahn to see more of the city.

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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.
Recommended hotels in Tiergarten

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Best Neighborhoods for Outdoor Activities
Berlin is known for several large parks. Book a hotel in Tempelhof, where the Tempelhofer Feld, once a parade ground and later an airport, is now a huge public park. It's great for biking, rollerblading, flying kites and having family picnics. Stay in one of the neighborhoods surrounding the Tiergarten to cycle or stroll on its shaded paths or sunbathe along the shores of its lake. Just off the Unter den Linden street leading to Brandenburg Gate, the open-air Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe provides an opportunity to stroll through its maze like construction and reflect on Germany's conflicted history. Away from the busy city center, Neukoelln offers a peaceful place to stay to enjoy the flowers and playgrounds of Britzer Garten Park. For easy access to boat tours that cruise through Berlin's waterways, find a place in Wannsee. Only 30 minutes by public transportation from central Berlin, this neighborhood has a huge beach area by a lake and is also right near the city of Potsdam, home of the magnificent Sanssouci Palace.

Tempelhof
The coffeehouses and parks are just a few things visitors like about Tempelhof. Tempelhof Park and Columbiahalle are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Kaiserin Augusta Street U-Bahn or Ullsteinstrasse U-Bahn to get around the larger area.
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.

Recommended hotels in Tiergarten

Unter den Linden
The ample dining options and fascinating museums are just a few popular features of the neighborhood. Make a stop by Brandenburg Gate or Friedrichstrasse while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Brandenburger Gate Station to get around town.
Recommended hotels in Unter den Linden
Neukölln
You might enjoy the coffeehouses while in Neukölln. Britzer Garten is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Britz-Süd Station or Britz South U-Bahn to see more of the city.

Recommended hotels in Neukölln

Wannsee
Well-liked for its museums and parks, Wannsee is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Griebnitzsee and House of the Wannsee Conference, and jump on the metro at Wannsee S-Bahn to get around the city.
Potsdam
Historic sites, gardens, and shopping highlight some notable features of Potsdam. Make a stop by Potsdam's Brandenburg Gate or Museum Barberini while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Central Station/H.-Mann-Allee Tram Stop or Schloss Charlottenhof Tram Stop to get around town.

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