Berlin

A curated guide to Berlin, Germany: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.

What to see

  1. Brandenburg Gate 4.7★ (187,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  2. Pergamon Museum. The Panorama 4.7★ (4,000 reviews) · History museum
  3. German Museum of Technology 4.7★ (27,000 reviews) · Technology museum
  4. Reichstag Building 4.7★ (10,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  5. Alte Pinakothek 4.7★ (13,000 reviews) · Art museum
  6. Berlin Cathedral 4.6★ (47,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  7. Berlin Wall Memorial 4.6★ (46,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
  8. East Side Gallery 4.6★ (65,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction

Where to eat

  1. A Mano 4.8★ (4,000 reviews) · Italian
  2. Coccodrillo 4.7★ (18,000 reviews) · Italian
  3. Cafe Latrio-Berlin monbijouplatz 4 4.7★ (2,000 reviews) · Cafe
  4. Cappuccino Grand Café - Mitte 4.7★ (3,000 reviews) · Cafe
  5. A Never Ever Ending Love Story 4.6★ (2,000 reviews) · Cafe
  6. Restaurant Maximilians Berlin 4.5★ (13,000 reviews) · Bavarian restaurant
  7. La Maison Berlin 4.5★ (2,000 reviews) · Cafe
  8. Father Carpenter 4.4★ (4,000 reviews) · Cafe

Where to drink

  1. Klunkerkranich 4.4★ (8,000 reviews) · Bar
  2. Berlin Icebar 4.4★ (3,000 reviews) · Bar
  3. Monkey Bar 4.1★ (7,000 reviews) · Bar
  4. Green Door Bar 4.8★ (912 reviews) · Cocktail bar
  5. Stagger Lee 4.7★ (932 reviews) · Cocktail bar

Where to stay

  1. The Ritz-Carlton, Berlin 4.6★ (3,203 reviews) · 5-star hotel
  2. Grand Hyatt Berlin 4.6★ (3,473 reviews) · 5-star hotel
  3. Meliá Berlin 4.4★ (4,413 reviews) · 4-star hotel
  4. Leonardo Hotel Berlin Mitte 4.3★ (4,872 reviews) · 4-star hotel
  5. Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz 4.1★ (28,753 reviews) · 4-star hotel

A sample 3-day shape

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Frequently asked

How many days do you need in Berlin?

With 24 notable sights and 17 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.

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