Dahlem Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderplatz is a marvellous example of 1960s architecture and a centralised meeting place within Berlin that’s particularly popular with local residents.
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.
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.
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.
Checkpoint Charlie
You can learn about the history of Berlin with a visit to Checkpoint Charlie. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area.
Activities
City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour
Berlin City walk Government District and Places of Democracy
City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Boat Option
From Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour
Our pick of the best Dahlem Hotel Deals
Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
Have stayed at Park Inn 3 times and always had a great stay. Easy to walk to a lot of attractions and the U bahn and S bahn are readily accessible when needed.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals
Good
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
IntercityHotel Berlin Airport BER Terminal 1+2
Great location at the Airport and easy walk with luggage.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Berlin
We had a Great stay! 9 people in 4 rooms, and all worked out perfectly! Breakfast was A+, with cook in the buffet, with fresh egg, scrambled, boiled and fried, fresh fruit, bread and cookies. It all left nothing left to wish for. Cleaning of the room daily, new towels on request; we had a good ...
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
TITANIC Comfort Berlin Mitte
Clean, god location close to metro station.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
URBAN LOFT Berlin
Great accommodation and great location for access to Berlin HBF, metro buses etc Didn’t rate breakfast as didn’t have it.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Dahlem
Steglitz-Zehlendorf
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Steglitz-Zehlendorf. Top attractions like Strandbad Wannsee and Dahlem Museums Complex are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Krumme Lanke U-Bahn or Berlin-Zehlendorf S-Bahn to see more of the city.
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-Wilmersdorf
Gourmet restaurants a must-see zoo and top sights from Berliner Funkturm to Olympiastadion – discover Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Schöneberg
Schoneberg City Hall and Schoneberg Gasometer 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.
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 Theatre of the West.
Tempelhof-Schoeneberg
Check out the zoo while you're in Tempelhof-Schoeneberg. Hop on the metro at Tempelhof Station and Tempelhof U-Bahn to see top sights like Schoneberg Gasometer and Tempelhof Park.
