Scheunenviertel Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
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
Third Reich Berlin: Hitler and WWII Walking Tour
Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour
Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour
Sachsenhausen, East Side Gallery & Berlin Story Bunker Tour
Potsdam Tour from Berlin With Guided Sanssouci Palace Visit
Top hotels in Scheunenviertel
Lux 11 Berlin Mitte
Fantastic location , room spotless and bed lovely snd comfy ; would highly recommend
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Casa Camper Berlin
The staff at the hotel were all extremely helpful and friendly. This is our second stay at this location and we look forward to staying again in the future.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
We love Park Inn because this hotel situated very convenient place, just 1-2mins from Alexanderplatz Station which if you catch faster train such as RB8, only within 30 mins to the airport to the hotel. U2 train entrance is just next to it. This occasion we chose Standard City View room which has ...
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals
lobby was great, has food, bar and a DJ
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
IntercityHotel Berlin Airport BER Terminal 1+2
Did not eat
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
TITANIC Comfort Berlin Mitte
Clean,comfty and adorable theme
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Scheunenviertel
Mitte
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Mitte. Check out top attractions like Potsdamer Platz and Alexanderplatz, 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.
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.
Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like East Side Gallery and Uber Arena. See more of Berlin by jumping on the metro at Gorlitzer U-Bahn or Schlesisches Tor U-Bahn.
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.
