Popular places to visit
Alexanderplatz
With its stark, 1960s layout, “Alex” is a showcase of Communist-era architecture and a lively central meeting place for locals.
Zoo Berlin
Say “guten tag” to some of the world’s most exotic creatures in one of Europe’s most comprehensive and elegant zoos.
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.
Potsdamer Platz
Berliners come to celebrate their city in this public square, which was leveled during World War II and isolated in 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.
Checkpoint Charlie
You can learn about the history of Berlin with a visit to Checkpoint Charlie. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Tour in English
Berlin: Seven Lakes Tour from Berlin's Wannsee
Berlin: Government District around the Reichstag Guided Tour
Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour
Berlin Third Reich and Cold War 2-Hour Walking Tour
Top hotels in Halensee
Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025
Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025
InterContinental Berlin by IHG
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025
TITANIC Chaussee Berlin
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025
Grand Hyatt Berlin
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025
Maritim proArte Hotel Berlin
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Halensee
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
Enjoy the fantastic nightlife in Charlottenburg. Kurfürstendamm is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Richard Wagner Place U-Bahn or Bismarckstrasse U-Bahn to see more of Berlin.
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 Kurfürstendamm.
Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf
Gourmet restaurants a must-see zoo and top sights from Kurfürstendamm to Zoo Berlin – discover Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Schöneberg
Nollendorfplatz and Kaufhaus des Westens 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.
Tiergarten
Gourmet restaurants a must-see zoo and top sights from Zoo Berlin to Potsdamer Platz – discover Tiergarten, a destination also famous for its shopping.