Berlin, Germany 2025 — Things to Do, Hotels, How to Get

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Mitte

sightseeing

Historic heart with Brandenburg Gate, Museum Island, Reichstag, and Unter den Linden boulevard.

Kreuzberg

nightlife

Alternative multicultural quarter with street art, Turkish markets, bars, and vibrant nightlife.

Prenzlauer Berg

local

Trendy neighborhood with boutique cafes, organic markets, restored prewar buildings, and family-friendly parks.

Charlottenburg

culture

Elegant West Berlin with Charlottenburg Palace, KaDeWe department store, opera, and upscale dining.

Friedrichshain

nightlife

East Berlin hub with East Side Gallery, legendary techno clubs, RAW Gelande, and youth culture.

Neukolln

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Hipster multicultural district with Schillerkiez, rooftop bars, galleries, and diverse food scene.

Potsdamer Platz

entertainment

Modern entertainment hub with Sony Center, cinemas, theaters, Legoland Discovery, and skyscrapers.

Alexanderplatz

sightseeing

Iconic East Berlin square with TV Tower, World Clock, shopping centers, and historic architecture.

Kurfurstendamm

shopping

West Berlin luxury boulevard with designer boutiques, Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, and elegant cafes.

Tiergarten

recreation

Vast central park with Victory Column, Berlin Zoo, gardens, lakes, and cycling paths.

Schoneberg

local

Historic LGBTQ+ quarter with Winterfeldtplatz market, cozy cafes, and David Bowie heritage.

Wedding

local

Up-and-coming multicultural area with indie galleries, affordable eateries, and authentic Berlin atmosphere.

Berlin

Berlin — Complete Travel Guide 2025

Berlin isn't trying to be beautiful in the classical sense. This isn't postcard Europe with baroque palaces and cobblestone squares. It's a city of scars and rebirths, where GDR brutalist housing blocks stand next to glass skyscrapers, where the Berlin Wall became a street art gallery, and abandoned factories transformed into legendary clubs. Germany's capital with 3.6 million residents is the country's largest city and perhaps Europe's freest metropolis.

Getting to Berlin

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)

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Berlin is one of the most affordable Western European capitals. Budget travelers spend €65-90/day, mid-range €150-200/day. Food and nightlife are particularly cheap.

Surprisingly, many places in Berlin are cash-only ("Nur Bargeld"). Always carry at least €50-100 cash. Supermarkets and chain stores accept cards.

For stays of 2-3 days, buy a day pass (€8.80) or Berlin Welcome Card (€24-39 for 2-3 days with museum discounts). Week pass is €36.

Generally yes. Avoid Kottbusser Tor, Görlitzer Park, and some areas of Neukölln late at night. The metro runs 24/7 on weekends.

Yes, especially young people and in tourist areas. Berlin is very international. Basic German phrases are appreciated but not necessary.

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting Berlin

Download the BVG app for public transport tickets and real-time schedules. You can buy tickets directly in the app.

Visit the Reichstag dome for free - but book online weeks in advance as spots fill up quickly.

Sunday is the best day for Mauerpark flea market and karaoke in the amphitheater. Arrive before noon for best selection.

Try currywurst at Curry 36 in Kreuzberg - a Berlin fast food institution since 1981. Also try döner kebab, invented in Berlin!

Museum Island has 5 world-class museums. Buy a combined day ticket (€22) to visit all. Free entry with Berlin Welcome Card.

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Prices

Cost of food, accommodation and services

Cafes & Restaurants

Budget meal

8 - 13 €

~10.5 $

Mid-range

20 - 35 €

~27.5 $

Fine dining

60 - 120 €

~90.0 $

Street Food

Local dish

3 - 6 €

~4.5 $

Drinks

Coffee

2 - 4 €

~3.0 $

Local beer

3 - 5 €

~4.0 $

Groceries

Water 1.5L

1 - 2 €

~1.5 $

Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.

Accommodation

Hotels and rental prices

Hostel dorm

25 - 45 € / night

~35.0 $

Guesthouse

50 - 80 € / night

~65.0 $

Hotel 3★

80 - 150 € / night

~115 $

Hotel 5★

200 - 500 € / night

~350 $

Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.

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Cash widely accepted in Berlin and Germany in 2025 with 99.4% of outlets accepting cash, though acceptance declined from 97% to 94% at points of sale. As of 2023, 51% of in-person payments made in cash (down from 58% in 2021). Many small merchants accept Girocard but not overseas Visa/Mastercard. Small shops often set €5-10 minimum for non-cash payments. Berlin buses went fully cashless September 2024. Independent cafés, snack stands, flea markets, corner shops prefer cash or set minimums. Cash remains common though acceptance varies by venue.

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Reisebank offers currency exchange in ~100 currencies at Berlin Hauptbahnhof (main station, 1st floor, Mon-Sun 9:00-19:00) and major airports/railway stations. Top providers: Ria Money Transfer, Currency Exchange, Exchange AG Deutschland, Ucambio Exchange, Eurochange. Major banks: Commerzbank, HSBC, Sparkasse offer competitive rates. Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank, Dresdner have fair rates. Avoid Berliner Bank, Sparkasse, Volksbank for non-customers - high commissions. Berlin Brandenburg Airport has Eurochange and Travelex. ATMs give fairer rates than bureaus but charge withdrawal fees. Always have some euro bills and coins on hand.