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.
Zoo Berlin
Say “guten tag” to some of the world’s most exotic creatures in one of Europe’s most comprehensive and elegant zoos.
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.
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.
Brandenburg Gate
This symbol of German unification ranks alongside Paris' Arc de Triomphe as one of Europe’s most iconic and emotive monuments.
Checkpoint Charlie
You can learn about the history of Berlin with a visit to Checkpoint Charlie. Discover the acclaimed art scene and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Rome Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off Tour by Open-top Bus
1-Hour River Cruise with Tour Guide. Bilingual (Ger/Engl)
Berlin: Government District around the Reichstag Guided Tour
Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour
Berlin Third Reich and Cold War 2-Hour Walking Tour
Halensee Hotel Deals
Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025
Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals
Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025
Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz
Reviewed on Oct 1, 2025
Premier Inn Berlin Alexanderplatz
Reviewed on Oct 5, 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Berlin
Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025
InterContinental Berlin by IHG
Reviewed on Sep 28, 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.