Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
Popular places to visit
Checkpoint Charlie
You can learn about the history of Berlin with a visit to Checkpoint Charlie. Discover the entertainment choices and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Uber Arena
Catch an event at Uber Arena during your trip to Berlin. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums 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 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.
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.
Activities
City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
Berlin City walk Government District and Places of Democracy
From Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour
City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Boat Option
Berlin City Hop-on Hop-off Tour with Optional Cruise
Our pick of the best Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg Hotel Deals
GINN City & Lounge Yorck Berlin
Great place to stay during Berlin city break
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Hampton by Hilton Berlin City East Side Gallery
Excellent location for attending an event at the Uber Arena. East Side Gallery is literally across the street. Nice clean rooms with helpful staff and a decent breakfast.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Mondrian Suites Berlin Checkpoint Charlie
Staff were very friendly, the room was always cleaned very well and the amenities were great!
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Hotel AMANO East Side
Great location very close to Ost Bahnhof. Hotel was modern and clean. Good value breakfast. Unfortunately double bed was 2 sogles that kept separating . Very uncomfortable sleep.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2024
The Posthouse Berlin Potsdamer Platz - Leonardo Limited Edition
The Posthouse Berlin is beautifully styled, with spotlessly clean rooms that are thoughtfully and nicely put together. A great stay - I would absolutely recommend it and would happily stay here again.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 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
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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 Simon-Dach-Strasse and Boxhagener Platz 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 Schoneberg Gasometer and Tempelhof Park.
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.
