Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
Checkpoint Charlie
You can learn about the history of Berlin with a visit to Checkpoint Charlie. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and shops in this vibrant area.
Uber Arena
Catch an event at Uber Arena during your trip to Berlin. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
East Side Gallery
Visit this monument along the Spree River to see more than 100 murals celebrating the fall of the Berlin Wall and Berlin’s reunification.
Tempodrom
Enjoy a show at Tempodrom, a popular theatre in Berlin. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area.
Jewish Museum Berlin
You can study the exhibits at Jewish Museum Berlin, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Berlin. Visit the shops and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Checkpoint Charlie Museum
Once a point of tension and dramatic escape attempts, this Cold War relic is now one of Berlin's biggest tourist attractions.
Activities
City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
Madame Tussauds Berlin Admission Ticket
Third Reich, Hitler & Cold War – Berlin City Center Walking Tour
Explore Berlin: See All The Iconic Sights & Some Hidden Gems
Berlin City walk Government District and Places of Democracy
Our pick of the best Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg Hotel Deals
Me and All Hotel Berlin East Side, by Hyatt - NEW OPENING
Great hotel, I would stay again!
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
GINN City & Lounge Yorck Berlin
Fine for the price paid. Appreciate the free tea and filter coffee. Kept the windows closed at night, had no problems with noise. Staff were always polite.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Novotel Suites Berlin City Potsdamer Platz
I had a wonderful stay at this hotel apartment and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for comfort and convenience. The apartment itself was spacious, clean, and thoughtfully furnished, making it feel like a home away from home. The decor was modern and welcoming, and all the amenities provided ...
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Garner Hotel Berlin - Checkpoint Charlie by IHG
Hotel is located closer to the city center and is very clean and quiet.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Moxy Berlin Ostbahnhof
Staff were really friendly and helpful - overall a nice hotel. Breakfast was mostly continental - with only selected hot items (scrambled eggs, some chicken “nuggets” and baked beans - quite a weird combo). One critique - the bed in room 423 was terrible - it felt like a fold-out bed.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
The Posthouse Berlin Potsdamer Platz - Leonardo Limited Edition
Excellent location
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
Kreuzberg
Known for its ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Kreuzberg. You can visit top attractions like Jewish Museum Berlin and Checkpoint Charlie Museum, and jump on the metro at Prinzenstrasse U-Bahn or Kottbusser Gate U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Friedrichshain
Known for its lively bars and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Friedrichshain. Top attractions like Boxhagener Platz and Karl-Marx-Allee are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Frankfurter Gate U-Bahn or Bersarinplatz Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Mitte
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Mitte. Check out top attractions like Alexanderplatz and Brandenburg Gate, and jump on the metro at Unter den Linden Station or S+U Friedrichstraße Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Prenzlauer Berg
Travellers choose Prenzlauer Berg for its lively bars. Hop aboard the metro at Thomas-Mann-Straße Tram Stop or Greifswalder Straße-Ostseestraße Tram Stop and check out top sights like Velodrom.
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 Tempelhof Park and Columbiahalle.
Tiergarten
Gourmet restaurants a must-see zoo and top sights from Potsdamer Platz to Bauhaus Archive – discover Tiergarten, a destination also famous for its shopping.
