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 entertainment choices and shops 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.
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.
Tempodrom
Enjoy a show at Tempodrom, a popular theatre in Berlin. Discover the fascinating museums 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 notable monuments and shops in this vibrant area.
Oberbaum Bridge
Walk along one of Berlin’s iconic landmarks that once fortified Berlin and connected East to West. It now offers fantastic city and river views.
Activities
City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour
Berlin Third Reich and Cold War 2-Hour Walking Tour
Berlin City walk Government District and Places of Democracy
1h Live-Guided Boat Tour (DE/EN) – Heated Glass Roof
Our pick of the best Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg Hotel Deals
GINN City & Lounge Yorck Berlin
Very friendly and helpful staff. Polite, professional, and helpful. Location is nice, with a few restaurants in immediate proximity. There is a large organic eatery/grocery under the hotel. 10 mins walk to the S/U Bahns. Also, a bus stop is just 2 minutes walking distance.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
The Posthouse Berlin Potsdamer Platz - Leonardo Limited Edition
Lovely hotel, staff were all pleasant and helpful. It felt like a proper 4 star hotel, the lobby and bar area are gorgeous and our room was spacious with plenty storage and a bath as well as a shower! Close to all tourist attractions and an S Bahn literally across the road to take you wherever you ...
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Locke at East Side Gallery
Nice room with view. Good cafe and great location
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Mondrian Suites Berlin Checkpoint Charlie
Very courteous and helpful staff. The room was large and kitchenette was well stocked. There was a Nespresso machine in the room, but no coffee, sugar or creamer. I was able to get some at the front desk. The parking situation at the hotel (and Berlin overall) was frustrating. The hotel has a handful ...
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Me and All Hotel Berlin East Side, by Hyatt - NEW OPENING
Clean room and friendly staff
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Moxy Berlin Ostbahnhof
Excellent place to stay and explore Berlin!
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
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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.
Scheunenviertel
While you're in Scheunenviertel, take in top sights like Torstrasse or Volksbuehne Berlin, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Weinmeisterstrasse U-Bahn or Rosa Luxemburg Place U-Bahn.
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.
