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Berlin is one of the most rewarding places to explore, and this local guide brings together the best things to do, where to eat and where to stay in one place. Highlights include Maybachufer, Graffiti Wall of Fame and Stroll Along the Spree. Food lovers should not miss Mama Bar and Konnopke's Imbiss. Below you will find 49 hand-picked local recommendations across sights, restaurants, hotels and tours, which you can filter by category and budget to plan the perfect trip, whether you have a weekend or a week.

Berlin at a glance

Ideal stay: 2 to 3 days
Best time to visit: spring and autumn
Highlights: Maybachufer and Graffiti Wall of Fame
Where to stay: Neukolln and Mitte
Local picks: 49 hand-chosen recommendations
Getting around: walkable, plus easy public transport

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Where to stay in Berlin

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Friedrichshain

Graffiti Wall of Fame

Berliners treat graffiti as an art form, and this wall – on the side of Friedrichshain’s Intimes arthouse cinema – gathers some of the city’s most prominent icons in one dense, colourful spot. A quick, satisfying hit of Berlin street art if you’re short on time.

★ 4.4

Mitte

Hackesche Höfe

Kreuzberg

Henne

A gloriously old-school Kreuzberg tavern that’s served essentially one thing for a century: crisp, milk-fed half-chickens with tangy slaw and potato salad. Book ahead – tiny, wood-panelled and always full.

★ 4.5

Mitte

Hotel Adlon Kempinski

Berlin’s most storied grand hotel, right beside the Brandenburg Gate – old-world luxury, impeccable service and a guest list from Einstein to presidents. The definitive Berlin splurge.

★ 4.7

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Prenzlauer Berg

Hotel Oderberger

A characterful hotel built around a magnificently restored 1900s public swimming hall – you can still swim under the vaulted ceiling. On one of Prenzlauer Berg’s prettiest streets, near Mauerpark.

★ 4.6

Prenzlauer Berg

I Due Forni

I Due Forni is a lively, cheap-and-cheerful pizzeria on Schönhauser Allee in Prenzlauer Berg, part of a small trio (with Il Casolare and Il Ritrovo) started by Italian regulars decades ago. The dining room gets loud and packed on weekend nights, with thin-crust pizzas fired fast and carried out by brisk Italian waiters. Order a classic like the Diavola and a carafe of house red — it’s cash-friendly prices for the portion size. Tip: go early or expect a wait, as they don’t take reservations for small groups.

Kreuzberg

Il Casolare

Tucked beside the Landwehrkanal in Kreuzberg, Il Casolare turns out some of the city’s most talked-about wood-fired pizza — thin, blistered crusts loaded with quality toppings, best enjoyed on the canalside terrace when the weather’s good. The menu also runs deep on classic pastas, plus a proper tiramisu to finish. Service gets stretched on weekend nights, so book ahead or arrive right at opening to snag an outdoor table near the Admiralsbrücke.

★ 4.2

Kreuzberg

Jewish Museum Berlin

Daniel Libeskind’s jagged, unforgettable building houses two millennia of German-Jewish history, with voids and the haunting “Memory Void” that speak as powerfully as the exhibits. Moving and architecturally extraordinary.

★ 4.6

Charlottenburg (Ku'damm)

KaDeWe

Neukölln

Klunkerkranich

Prenzlauer Berg

Konnopke’s Imbiss

A Berlin institution under the elevated U-Bahn tracks, slinging the city’s definitive currywurst since 1930. Grab one with pommes and a beer at a standing table – a rite of passage.

★ 4.2

Kumpelnest 3000

Kumpelnest 3000 is a Berlin legend — a gloriously trashy, kitsch-drenched dive bar that opened back in 1987 inside a former brothel and never bothered to renovate away the louche charm. Chandeliers,…

★ 4

Landwehrkanal

The Landwehrkanal is one of Berlin’s most beloved bits of outdoor life — a leafy 19th-century canal that loops through Kreuzberg and Neukölln, its tree-lined towpaths and grassy banks a magnet for…

Neukolln

Mama Bar

A Neukolln institution with the worn-in living-room look of the neighbourhood’s best bars – an easy mix of artsy and mainstream, international and local, with affordable drinks and Balkan/African/world beats. Often packed, so come early for a seat. Tip: the tap beer, including an unpasteurised Czech brew, is the owner’s pride.

★ 4.3

Kreuzberg

Markthalle Neun

A beautifully restored 19th-century market hall and a heart of Berlin’s food scene – producers, bakeries and stalls, plus the famous Street Food Thursday when the world’s cuisines set up shop. Come hungry.

★ 4.7

Prenzlauer Berg

Mauerpark

A scruffy, joyous park on the former death strip, famous for its huge Sunday flea market and the legendary open-air “Bearpit Karaoke” in the amphitheatre. Sunday afternoons here are peak Berlin.

★ 4.4

Prenzlauer Berg

Mauerpark Flea Market

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Berlin travel FAQ

How many days do you need in Berlin?

Two to three days is enough to enjoy the highlights of Berlin at a relaxed pace. See our Berlin itinerary guide for a day-by-day plan.

Where is the best area to stay in Berlin?

Stay central and walkable to the main sights for a first visit. Our where to stay in Berlin guide breaks down the best neighbourhoods.

What are the best things to do in Berlin?

Browse the local picks above, from top sights and museums to where to eat and stay.

What is the best time to visit Berlin?

Spring and autumn usually bring the most comfortable weather and thinner crowds, though Berlin is worth visiting year-round.