Berlin Travel Guide

History, nightlife, and creative energy at Europe's best prices.

Best Time

May – September

Budget/Day

$54–$86

Mid-Range/Day

$108–$194

Getting Around

U-Bahn / S-Bahn

Top Things to Do

1Brandenburg Gate

Berlin's iconic neoclassical monument and symbol of reunification.

Free

2East Side Gallery

1.3km stretch of the Berlin Wall covered in murals and street art.

Free

3Museum Island

Five world-class museums on a UNESCO island in the Spree River.

$24 (day pass)

Where to Eat

Currywurst$3–$6

1Curry 36

Street food market$5–$16

2Markthalle Neun

Dessert fine dining$54–$108

3CODA

Where to Stay

Budget · Mitte

1Generator Berlin Mitte

Mid-Range · Friedrichshain

2Michelberger Hotel

Luxury · Mitte

3Hotel Adlon Kempinski

Getting Around

Day pass AB zone $10. Very efficient public transit. Bike-friendly.