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 fascinating museums 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 acclaimed theatre scene 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: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour
Berlin: Highest Swing in Europe
Berlin City walk Government District and Places of Democracy
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
Leonardo Royal Hotel Berlin Alexanderplatz
Everything is great! The breakfast is simply amazing! No complaints whatsoever!
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Locke at East Side Gallery
This hotel is perfectly located and so beautiful. Staff was friendly, room was spotless and the river view was amazing. I would stay here next time I come to Berlin.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
aletto Hotel Potsdamer Platz
Friendly service and clean facilities.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 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.
Scheunenviertel
While you're in Scheunenviertel, take in top sights like Torstrasse or Volksbuehne Berlin, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Weinmeisterstrasse U-Bahn or Rosa Luxemburg Place U-Bahn.
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.
