NOTHAFT CAFE

Functional dorms & private rooms in a relaxed hostel occupying a solar-powered ship, plus a bar. Occupying a solar-powered ship on the Spree river, this casual hostel is a 6-minute walk from an U-Bahn station and 6 km from the Brandenburg Gate. The functional, cabin-style dorms come with free Wi-Fi, and en suite or shared bathrooms. Private rooms are also available. Amenities include a seasonal campsite on the deck, plus a bar. Breakfast and bike rentals are offered (fee). Minimum-stay requirements may apply. Children age 6 and over are welcome.

"Die Schankhalle Pfefferberg - Industrie-Design trifft auf Berliner Geschichte! Hier erwarten Euch modern interpretierte Brauhaus-Küche, dazu frische und hausgebraute Craft-Biere und das bei Belieben auch alkoholfrei. Noch dazu erlebt Ihr Brauerei-Führungen und Brau-Kurse direkt vom Braumeister. Ob Braugasthaus, Brauerei, Biergarten, Eventlocations und Veranstaltungsräume für Firmen-Events und Tagungen, Hochzeiten und private Feierlichkeiten, der einzigartige Pfefferberg in Prenzlauer Berg ruft. Hier findet Ihr auch Kultur und Kulinarik unter einem Dach: Denn ebenso das Pfefferberg Theater mit Literatur-Lesungen, Artistik, modernem Tanz, Schauspiel sowie Zirkus- und Märchenvorstellungen für Groß und Klein ist direkt vor Ort."

Huge, busy Mitte is Berlin’s central borough, home to the Brandenburg Gate and Museum Island’s art institutions, as well as the striking Hauptbahnhof central train station and sprawling Tiergarten park. Elegant boulevards like Unter den Linden and squares like Gendarmenmarkt are known for their restored pre-war buildings, and the Hackescher Markt area has hip cafes and shops in a series of labyrinthine courtyards.

At Bonvivant Cocktail Bistro in Berlin, indulge in seasonally inspired vegan and vegetarian delights alongside inventive cocktails in a cozy vibe.

Berlin’s iconic Brandenburg Gate, a neoclassical gem from 1791 with towering columns and rich history, stands as a vibrant symbol of reunification.

Cool, classy bar for seasonally inspired cocktails, classic & signature drinks, plus light snacks.

Coffee, craft cocktails & dessert are the draw at this chill hangout with a bygone vibe.

Tucked in Kreuzberg, this legendary currywurst spot serves up mouthwatering sausages and fries with a side of charmingly rundown atmosphere, drawing lines at all hours.

Polished prison-turned-hotel offering a restaurant/bar, a fitness room & a library, plus breakfast. Set in a 19th-century former prison, this genteel hotel is 2 km from the Charlottenburg Palace and 3 km from the Berlin Zoological Garden. Charlottenburg S-Bahn station is a 6-minute walk away. Mellow rooms with nature-inspired decor offer Wi-Fi and TVs. Upgraded rooms add floor-to-ceiling windows, while suites feature soaking tubs and separate living areas with sofabeds. There's a stylish bar/restaurant with redbrick walls. Other amenities include an exercise room and a library, along with courtyards and event space. Breakfast is available.

Ceviche & grilled seafood, plus pisco sours, in a pared-back dining room or at outdoor tables.