Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg Travel Guide
Berlin
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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 notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Uber Arena
Catch an event at Uber Arena during your trip to Berlin. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums 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.
Tempodrom
Enjoy a show at Tempodrom, a popular theatre in Berlin. Discover the entertainment choices and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
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.
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 shops and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Third Reich Berlin: Hitler and WWII Walking Tour
Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour
From Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour
Madame Tussauds Berlin Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
a&o Berlin Friedrichshain
GINN City & Lounge Yorck Berlin
Great staff and comfortable room
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Mondrian Suites Berlin Checkpoint Charlie
Garner Hotel Berlin - Checkpoint Charlie by IHG
Hotel is located closer to the city center and is very clean and quiet.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
The Posthouse Berlin Potsdamer Platz - Leonardo Limited Edition
Great hotel, staff, fantastic location. Only two comments: -for some reason our housecleaning stopped, perhaps I indicated that preference incorrectly. - morning breakfast: we had to search for the coffee, as the staff doesn’t offer it. Pretty sure most guests thought only the specialty coffee machine ...
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Ibis Budget Berlin City Potsdamer Platz
Everything was nice,the staff,breakfast and cleaness
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
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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.
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.
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.
