Hotels in Berlin, Germany

Visiting Berlin

History buffs will enjoy exploring Berlin, and visitors give high marks for the fascinating museums, important monuments and shopping. Tourists who journey to this urban city can discover its architecture, art and theatres. Top sights in the city include Victory Column, Berlin Zoological Garden and Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church.

• There are 1094 hotels and other accommodation options in Berlin
• The closest major airport is in Berlin (TXL-Tegel), 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from the city centre
• The next closest is in Berlin (SXF-Schoenefeld), 11 mi (17.7 km) away

Sightseeing and Staying in Berlin

Known for its museums, art and theatres, the city's cultural venues include Friedrichstadt-Palast, Checkpoint Charlie Museum and Museum Island (Museumsinsel). Attractions like Berlin Zoological Garden, Babelsberg Film Park and Aquadom are fun for kids of all ages. Its monuments and historic sites are notable and landmarks include Victory Column, Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and Potsdamer Platz.

In Berlin, there are 1094 hotels and other accommodation choices so you can easily organise your holiday getaway at an affordable rate. These are highly ranked ones based on Expedia user reviews:

• Gorki Apartments Berlin - This 5-star hotel in Mitte features free WiFi, conference space and concierge services. Expedia travellers love its breakfast and proximity to public transport.
• Hotel am Steinplatz, Autograph Collection - Our customers love the overall value and clean rooms at this hotel. With a stay at this hotel in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, guests can enjoy access to a full-service spa and a restaurant, along with free WiFi.
• Casa Camper Berlin - This 4-star hotel in Mitte features free breakfast, free WiFi and a health club. Expedia customers like its central location and WiFi.

Other favourite sights in Berlin include Reichstag Building, Brandenburg Gate and Kurfürstendamm.

Getting around Berlin

With so many choices for transport, seeing all of Berlin is a breeze. You can access metro transport at Hansaplatz U-Bahn, Bellevue S-Bahn and Tiergarten S-Bahn. If you'd like to explore more of the area, hop aboard a train from Berlin Zoological Garten Station, Berlin Central Station or Potsdamer Platz Station.

Dressing for Berlin

• Between January and March, you can expect average temperatures of 11°C during the day and -3°C at night
• From April to June, the average during the day is 22°C, whilst the average at night is 3°C
• July to September has daytime averages of 23°C with night-time averages of 9°C
• Between October and December, you can expect daytime averages of 16°C and night-time averages of -2°C
• Berlin gets about 603 millimetres of rain per year
• Usually July and August are the hottest months with an average of 22°C, whereas February and January are often coldest, averaging -2°C