With almost 4 million inhabitants, Berlin is the most populated city in Germany. The German capital is one of the great multicultural poles of Europe and concentrates some of the most important milestones in the history of the twentieth century.
Avant-garde, jovial, artistic, eclectic… It is difficult to define Berlin because it has as many facets. Some of its great attractions are: Alexanderplatz, the Brandenburg Gate, the Museum Island, the Holocaust Memorial and, of course, the Berlin Wall.
To discover the rest of the attractions of the city, we recommend you to read our guide to know what to do and what to see in Berlin.
In the following article we will tell you where to stay in Berlin and which are the best areas of the city.
Berlin is a city with many accommodation options in different areas, with budgets for all budgets, it is not really an expensive city in relation to other European capitals.
These are the best neighborhoods to stay in Berlin:
Mitte
Undoubtedly, the most recommended neighborhood to stay in Berlin is Mitte, although it should be clear that the prices of most hotels in this district are higher than 100 euros per night.
Staying in Mitte allows you to be very close to two great German icons: the Brandenburg Gate and the famous Alexanderplatz TV Tower.
As if you were missing any additional attraction, the Mitte district is adjacent to the Museum Island (an island on the Spree River that houses six major museums) and is populated with restaurants, bars and small art galleries.
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderplatz is one of the most important squares in Berlin and, as we said, houses one of the iconic sites of the city: the TV Tower, with its 368 meters high.
This square was destroyed during World War II and rebuilt with Soviet aesthetics, which gives it a very special character, between vintage and cool.
It is an ideal area to enjoy the large number of bars and restaurants, open at all hours. Prices, as in the heart of Mitte, do not go below 100 euros a night.
Friedrichshain
Friedrichshain it’s avant-garde, alternative and has a rebellious atmosphere that continues to captivate tourists who come to Berlin.
This neighborhood, full of pubs, bars and cafés in the area of Boxhagener Platz and Dach-Strasse, attracted many artists and students after the German reunification, after the fall of the wall.
Today, Friedrichshain is one of the best areas to stay in Berlin, with attractions such as the Boxhagener Platz and the famous East Side Gallery, a section of the Berlin Wall that still remains. Accommodation prices in this district, where hostels and shared apartments abound, are around 70 euros per night.
Charlottenburg
A curious thing happens with Charlottenburg. It is one of the richest commercial districts of the western part of Berlin and, although it concentrates luxury hotels, it also has a large number of small accommodations and hostels for tighter budgets, you can find a good hotel at 50 euros a night.
In addition, it has movement at all hours: theaters, nightclubs, stores, cafes and restaurants give a lot of atmosphere to the area.
Charlottenburg is undoubtedly another area to consider where to stay in Berlin. In this district there are several attractions, such as the Deutsche Oper Berlin (the German Opera Berlin), the Charlottenburg Palace (with its beautiful gardens) and the Bröham Museum.
It is also a clean area, very safe and with quick access to Mitte. Undoubtedly, it is a very good option for those who do not want to spend too much on accommodation.
Tiergarten
Lovers of green areas will find in Tiergarten the perfect place to stay in Berlin. It is the great green lung of the city, governed by the magnificent Bahnhof Zoo, the city zoo.
One of the advantages of this area, mostly residential, is that it is located quite close to Mitte and has attractions such as the New National Gallery (Nye Nationalgalerie) and the Kulturforum, home of the Berlin Philharmonic. You can find very good hotels in the range of 100 euros per night.
Prenzlauer Berg
With the attraction of Mauer Park, a beautiful park where every Sunday there is a picturesque gastronomic market, Prenzlauer Berg is one of the best areas to stay in Berlin.
It is one of the most frequented districts by the young people of the capital, seduced by its bohemian atmosphere and a large number of art galleries, cafes and trendy boutiques.
Over the last few years, Prenzlauer Berg has become a trendy district, it is also practically next to Mitte, with very good public transport connections to the rest of the city.
The hotels in this district offer a price-quality ratio difficult to match in other Berlin districts, in the range of 80 euros per night.
Kreuzberg
Until a few years ago, Kreuzberg was one of the poorest neighborhoods in Berlin, with a large concentration of immigrants from different communities, it is known as Little Istanbul because of the large number of Turkish citizens.
Nowadays, it is a neighborhood that offers an alternative and hipster atmosphere, with an intense nightlife, the most avant-garde clubs and discotheques of the city are located here.
As well as two of the central attractions of the city: Checkpoint Charlie and the Jewish Museum. In this area you can find good accommodation options in the range of 60 euros a night.
Schöneberg
Schöneberg is a multifaceted area and one of the nicest neighborhoods to stay in Berlin. Although it is not located in the city center, it offers very good public transport connections to Mitte.
In Schöneberg the gay community of Berlin is concentrated in the cafes and stores around the Viktoria-Luise-Platz and Motzstrasse.
This area is elegant, safe and does not have large crowds of tourists. It offers accommodations in different price ranges, starting at 70 euros per night.
