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 acclaimed art galleries and shops 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 fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.
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 notable monuments and shops 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.
Oberbaum Bridge
Walk along one of Berlin’s iconic landmarks that once fortified Berlin and connected East to West. It now offers fantastic city and river views.
Things to do
Third Reich Berlin: Hitler and WWII Walking Tour
Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour
Berlin City walk Government District and Places of Democracy
Berlin: Highest Swing in Europe
Visita en español al campo de concentración Sachsenhausen
Top hotels in Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
GINN City & Lounge Yorck Berlin
Excellent customer service. I requested a quiet room and the room they gave me was perfect. The rooms are clean and modern and beds really comfortable. Breakfasts are tasty and good value too.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
The Posthouse Berlin Potsdamer Platz - Leonardo Limited Edition
Great room, nice amenities, convenient location
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Hampton by Hilton Berlin City East Side Gallery
Clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
a&o Berlin Friedrichshain
Stayed in a family room with my wife and kids. Basic accommodation but comfortable and clean with great transport links to the airport and city. Bargain for what we paid for 3 nights
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express Berlin City Centre by IHG
We had a great stay. The room was clean the staff were courteous and the breakfast was amazing
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Garner Hotel Berlin - Checkpoint Charlie by IHG
Location
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
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 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.
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.
