Babelsberg Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Babelsberg
Popular places to visit
Park Babelsberg
Spot impressive works of architecture as you wander along the meandering paths of this wooded park set on the banks of the Havel River.
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderplatz is a marvellous example of 1960s architecture and a centralised meeting place within Berlin that’s particularly popular with local residents.
Brandenburg Gate
This symbol of German unification ranks alongside Paris' Arc de Triomphe as one of Europe’s most iconic and emotive monuments.
Zoo Berlin
Say “Guten Tag” to some of the world’s most exotic creatures in one of the most comprehensive and elegant zoos in Europe.
Potsdamer Platz
Berliners come to celebrate their city in this public square, which was completely destroyed during the Second World War and isolated during the Cold War.
Kurfürstendamm
Often described as “Berlin’s Champs-Élysées,” this elegant promenade is the city’s premier shopping strip and is punctuated with a moving war memorial.
Activities
Potsdam Tour from Berlin With Guided Sanssouci Palace Visit
From Berlin: Potsdam Highlights & Sanssouci half day Walking Tour
Potsdam: 2-hour Guided Walking Tour with a Local
Our pick of the best Babelsberg Hotel Deals
Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals
Great central location for transportation—and very walkable.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
Did not receive room cleaning when I requested it via the "button" in the room as instructed. I think it was defective, but the only way to find out was when they didnt clean the room...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz
Nice room with sofa bed. Was a little cramped with 2 adults and child but great room for the price
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
IntercityHotel Berlin Airport BER Terminal 1+2
Waited an hour to check in. only one person working in the busy restaurant
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Berlin
Very clean & comfortable room. Shower was amazing with bathroom having underfloor heating. Staff were so friendly & helpful. Spoke amazing English. Had breakfast 2 mornings & was all delicious. Had an evening meal which was beautiful. Staff again amazing & very attentive. Waiter was very helpful ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Hotel Gat Point Charlie Berlin
We stayed in a grand twin room - the room was very spacious and the bedding and everthing was well cleaned. There was lots of room to put down a suitcase, hang up clothes etc. The beds and pillows were very comfortable after a lot of walking around the city. The location is excellent, centrally located ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Babelsberg
Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf
Gourmet restaurants a must-see zoo and top sights from Kurf ürstendamm to Zoo Berlin – discover Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Spandau
Historical sites, lake views and spas highlight some notable features of Spandau. Make a stop by Spandau Citadel or Havel while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Rathaus Spandau U-Bahn or Altstadt Spandau U-Bahn to get around town.
Wilmersdorf
Consider a visit to Kurfürstendamm and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Wilmersdorf. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Hohenzollernplatz U-Bahn or Guntzelstrasse U-Bahn.
Charlottenburg
Enjoy the fantastic nightlife in Charlottenburg. Kurfürstendamm is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Richard Wagner Place U-Bahn or Bismarckstrasse U-Bahn to see more of Berlin.
West Berlin Centre
Travellers choose West Berlin Centre for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Uhlandstrasse U-Bahn or Savignyplatz S-Bahn and check out top sights like Kurfürstendamm.
Schöneberg
Schoneberg Gasometer and Nollendorfplatz are top sights in Schöneberg, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Eisenacher Street U-Bahn or Kleistpark U-Bahn to see more sights in the area.
