Hotels in Berlin, Germany

Berlin is the capital and largest city of Germany and has a population of 3.4 million within its city limits, and 4.5 million within its metropolitan area. It’s one of the cultural, politic and scientific centers in Europe. The city is known for its lively nightlife and for the great blend of historical and cultural sights. It’s a very popular destination for a European city trip.

Berlin has a great selection of museums to offer, such as the Museum Island including the Bode-Museum, the Neues Museum, the Pergamon-Museum, housing an extensive collection of ancient Middle Eastern, Islamic and Greek art and architecture, and the Altes Museum with an Egyptian and antique collection. Other notable museums are the Jewish Museum, the German History Museum and the Checkpoint Charlie Museum. As Berlin also is a city of art, you can find many art galleries around the city center. Gallery streets with many galleries are Auguststraße, Torstraße, Linienstraße and Brunnenstraße. Another famous gallery is located in the Friedrichstraße, called the Art Center Berlin. Next to all these cultural attractions the city also has some interesting historical buildings on show. An example of one of these great works of architecture is the Berliner Dom, the biggest and most impressive church of the city, located next to the Museum Island. Other beautiful churches include the German Cathedral, the Kaiser Wilhelm Church, the St. Hedwigs Cathedral and the Marienkirche.

For a great view over the city you have many options to choose from, as Berlin has many buildings with observation decks, providing amazing city views. The most popular one is the TV Tower, which is the tallest tower in Germany, located near the famous Alexanderplatz. An other alternative to get to a higher level is the Reichstag, which is the German Parliament Building, located near the Brandenburg Gate. It has a new spectacular glass dome since 1999 and is often a crowded and popular sight in Berlin. Next to all these landmarks Berlin is also a great city to shop, as it has so many stores, malls, high-end boutiques that it would take you many days to watch explore them all. It offers fabulous restaurants as well and of course a bustling nightlife, perfect for a drink and dance until the sun comes up. Berlin definitely has plenty to offer for a great holiday and is a perfect choice for a city trip. For useful advice on planning a holiday to Berlin please make use of our comprehensive map which gives detailed information about your destination, its attractions, hotels and much more.