Prenzlauer Berg Travel Guide

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Prenzlauer Berg

Romantic cobbled streets, lazy weekend breakfasts and a lively flea market have made this district a favourite among families and young couples.

Like FriedrichshainOpens in a new window to its south, this former East Berlin neighbourhood played an important role in the collapse of the Berlin Wall and was a hive of urban rejuvenation following its demise. Today, Prenzlauer Berg has moved through a long period of gentrification and is home to young families, fashionable restaurants, members of the gay community and one of the city’s largest flea markets.

Take the tram from MitteOpens in a new window for a scenic journey up one of Berlin’s few hills. Arriving in Prenzlauer Berg you’ll see some of Berlin’s most charming neighbourhoods. Wander the tree-lined cobbled streets to stumble across cafés and bars. Join the locals for a lazy Sunday morning breakfast at one of the many cafés with outdoor seating before making your way to Mauerpark.

Mauerpark occupies an area once inhabited by the Berlin Wall and its adjacent “death strip,” named for the many ill-fated Germans who tried to cross it. While you may still find relics from the days of the wall, they’re more likely to be on a table at the weekly flea market. Visit on a Sunday to browse many aisles of historic keepsakes, vintage clothing and handmade crafts. Take a seat in the Bear Pit amphitheatre to watch hundreds partake in a weekly open-air karaoke session. Sign up to test your vocal cords and your confidence.

Visit the historic Jewish Cemetery on Schoenhauser Allee. The fascinating cemetery is largely overgrown. While it is a sombre site, you can take stunning photographs here.

As night falls, travel to Kastanienallee, one of Prenzlauer Berg’s best entertainment precincts. With the large number of families in the area, Prenzlauer Berg isn’t a destination for wild parties but there are plenty of bars, restaurants and beer gardens in the area where you can celebrate into the early morning.

Reach Prenzlauer Berg by tram or train and stay in one of the many boutique hotels and serviced apartments. Rent a bicycle to explore the district and the surrounding neighbourhoods, including Mitte, to the west.


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Top hotels in Prenzlauer Berg

Vienna House by Wyndham Andel's Berlin
Vienna House by Wyndham Andel's Berlin
4.5 out of 5
Landsberger Allee 106, Berlin, BE
The price is £76 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£76
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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 bar and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Nice property"

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

Vienna House by Wyndham Andel's Berlin
Gold Palais Hotel
Gold Palais Hotel
Greifswalder Str. 6-7, Berlin, Berlin
The price is £94 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£94
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Berlin. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (184 reviews)
"Stayed for two nights for an AC/DC concert. From checking in to leaving, fantastic. Pleasant friendly staff, lovely rooms, comfortable beds, handy balcony, tea and coffee making facilities, spotlessly clean, amazing breakfast. Great location with brilliant transport system on the door step! No complaints ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

Gold Palais Hotel
Vienna House Easy by Wyndham Berlin Prenzlauer Berg
Vienna House Easy by Wyndham Berlin Prenzlauer Berg
3.5 out of 5
Storkower Straße 162, Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin, Brandenburg
The price is £75 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£75
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Berlin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Very clean, well priced accommodation. Near public transportation options and a supermarket too The staff was super- helpful and pleasant! Their breakfast was excellent with “real” food and many many tasty options Was everything that was needed for a trip to Berlin"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Vienna House Easy by Wyndham Berlin Prenzlauer Berg
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 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£89
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (2,167 reviews)
"Great location down town Berlin with beautiful hotel."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £91 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
£91
31 Jul - 1 Aug
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,634 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 £89 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£89
20 Jul - 21 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! (1,039 reviews)
"Super"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz
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Other neighbourhoods around Prenzlauer Berg

Friedrichshain which includes outdoor art

Friedrichshain

4/5(172 area reviews)

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.

Friedrichshain
Lichtenberg

Lichtenberg

3.5/5(16 area reviews)

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Lichtenberg. If sightseeing is on the list, Lido Orankesee is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Genslerstraße Tram Stop or Arendsweg Tram Stop to see more of the area.

Lichtenberg
Mitte featuring a city and modern architecture

Mitte

4.5/5(1,916 area reviews)

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.

Mitte
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 East Side Gallery and Uber Arena. See more of Berlin by jumping on the metro at Gorlitzer U-Bahn or Schlesisches Tor U-Bahn.

Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
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 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.

Kreuzberg
Weissensee featuring a city

Pankow

4.5/5(111 area reviews)

Travellers choose Pankow for its great bars. Hop aboard the metro at Rosenthaler Straße Tram Stop or Blankenfelder Straße Tram Stop and check out top sights like Schonhauser Allee Arkaden.

Pankow


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