Mitte Travel Guide

Berlin

Mitte featuring a city and modern architecture
Marktbrunnen featuring heritage architecture, a sunset and a church or cathedral
Mitte featuring a small town or village, a ferry and a river or creek
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Mitte

Berlin’s central district is a convergence of quaint residential streets, sprawling Soviet squares and some of Europe’s most revered museums.

Divided by the Berlin Wall for decades and now separated into several vastly differing neighbourhoods, Berlin’s Mitte offers an intriguing cross section of the city. The district’s staggering TV tower rises from AlexanderplatzOpens in a new window and has become a symbol of the city since its construction during the Cold War. Visit the fashionable shopping districts, an island dedicated to cultural institutions and some of Germany’s finest restaurants. Spend a day exploring the district on foot to see many of Berlin’s major attractions and to engage with its cosmopolitan residents going about their daily lives.

Start your exploration at Alexanderplatz, home to Berlin’s TV Tower (Fernsehturm)Opens in a new window. At 1,207 feet (368 metres) tall, the tower is one of the tallest structures in Germany and in the European Union. Walk around the pedestrianized area surrounding the tower to discover the World Time Clock installation as well as restaurants, bars and hotels. Beneath your feet you’ll find the Alexanderplatz U-Bahn station, one of the busiest in the city.

Walk the short distance to Hackescher MarktOpens in a new window for excellent shopping. Choose between independent boutiques and international fashion outlets. The residential area to its north, between Linienstrasse and Torstrasse, is home to a number of small restaurants, cosy bars and the KW Institute, one of Berlin’s leading contemporary art institutions.

For more art and cultural museums, travel to Museum Island (Museumsinsel)Opens in a new window. Originally the sister city of Berlin, named Cölln, the island’s history dates back to the 13th century. Today the northern part of the island is known as Museum Island, the site of many of the city’s most significant museums and galleries, including the Pergamon Museum, the Old National Gallery and the New Museum. Purchase bundled tickets to see multiple institutions.

Join a walking tour departing from Alexanderplatz to see the historic sites of the city centre, including Checkpoint CharlieOpens in a new window, the Brandenburg GateOpens in a new window and the Holocaust MemorialOpens in a new window also known as Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe. Mitte is well served by tram, train and bus. Find parking in lots and on streets throughout the area.


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Top hotels in Mitte

Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals
Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals
Lützowplatz 17, Berlin, BE
The price is £89 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£89
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Berlin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,156 reviews)
"The rooms are great, can't complain about the price. Location is decent, some good pubs and restaurants in the area. Can get an uber for less that €10 into the center. Little shop in the hotel is convient even if the prices are quite steep. Only downside being the check in and check is done on tablets ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals
Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
4.5 out of 5
Alexanderplatz 7, Berlin, BE
The price is £90 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£90
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Berlin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,637 reviews)
"I fear that the two skyscrapers currently under construction nextdoor will diminish this lovely hotel’s uniqueness. That said it is still a convenient location steeped in DDR history."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz
Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz
Gabriele Tergit Promenade 19, Berlin, BE
The price is £79 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£79
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Berlin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,032 reviews)
A good choice.
"The Scandic is generally a good choice. We travelled with our two kids and booked a room with bunk bed for the little ones. The room was spacious and clean. As the hotel name suggested we expected Scandic design, which we like. However, we could have done without the IKEA quality as some of the furniture ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz
TITANIC Chaussee Berlin
TITANIC Chaussee Berlin
Chaussee Str 30, Berlin
The price is £75 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£75
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Berlin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"It was very clean. The desk staff spoke excellent English and were quite helpful."

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

TITANIC Chaussee Berlin
Maritim proArte Hotel Berlin
Maritim proArte Hotel Berlin
Friedrichstrasse 151, Berlin, BE
The price is £82 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£82
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Berlin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Family suite was great. A lot of room and very comfortable"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Maritim proArte Hotel Berlin
Hilton Berlin
Hilton Berlin
Mohrenstr. 30, Berlin
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £122 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
£122
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Berlin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Excellent hotel stay
"Easy check in and great location. My family felt very comfortable with our stay at Hilton Berlin. Close to big bus tour stop and easy walking distance to Checkpoint Charlie."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Hilton Berlin
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Other neighbourhoods around Mitte

Tiergarten which includes autumn colours, forests and a garden

Tiergarten

4/5(3 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants a must-see zoo and top sights from Zoo Berlin to Potsdamer Platz – discover Tiergarten, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Tiergarten
Kreuzberg showing outdoor art as well as an individual female

Kreuzberg

4/5(182 area reviews)

Known for its ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Kreuzberg. You can visit top attractions like Checkpoint Charlie and Jewish Museum Berlin, and jump on the metro at Prinzenstrasse U-Bahn or Kottbusser Gate U-Bahn to see more of the city.

Kreuzberg
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Moabit

Travellers choose Moabit for its great bars. Hop aboard the metro at Birkenstrasse U-Bahn or Turmstrasse U-Bahn and check out top sights like Classic Remise Berlin.

Moabit
Checkpoint Charlie Museum showing signage

Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg

Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like Checkpoint Charlie and East Side Gallery. See more of Berlin by jumping on the metro at Gorlitzer U-Bahn or Schlesisches Tor U-Bahn.

Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
Schoeneberg featuring a city

Schöneberg

4.5/5(141 area reviews)

Schoneberg City Hall and Nollendorfplatz 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.

Schöneberg
Prenzlauer Berg which includes a 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.

Prenzlauer Berg


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