Friedenau Travel Guide
Berlin
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.
Brandenburg Gate
This symbol of German unification ranks alongside Paris' Arc de Triomphe as one of Europe’s most iconic and emotive monuments.
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.
Zoo Berlin
Say “guten tag” to some of the world’s most exotic creatures in one of Europe’s most comprehensive and elegant zoos.
Olympiastadion
Catch an event at Olympiastadion during your trip to Berlin. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
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.
Things to do
Third Reich Berlin: Hitler and WWII Walking Tour
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Berlin Tickets
Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour
Berlin City walk Government District and Places of Democracy
Berlin Icebar Ticket + 3 Drinks included
Third Reich, Hitler & Cold War – Berlin City Center Walking Tour
Top hotels in Friedenau
Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
Great concierge representatives, Spago was nice...perfect location
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals
Didnt use spa or pool. All staff very helpful altough found bar and restaurant staff very rude and unfriendly.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Berlin
posh hotel with amenities of back packer!! I absolutely HATE the cheap toilet paper! The room heating was very bad - the room was always cold! there was a floor heating in the bathroom but NOT in the toilet?? Absolutely pathetic as the pamphlet says the family who owns the place personally supervise ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Sheraton Berlin Grand Hotel Esplanade
Loved the hotel. Staff was friendly
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
IntercityHotel Berlin Airport BER Terminal 1+2
Great location! Great staff and room!
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Radisson Collection Hotel, Berlin
Don’t get the atrium room. Your room will be pitch black.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Friedenau
Schöneberg
Schoneberg City Hall and Schoneberg Gasometer 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.
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.
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.
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 Theatre of the West.
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.
Charlottenburg
Enjoy the fantastic nightlife in Charlottenburg. Deutsche Oper Berlin 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.
