Geist im Glas

Mussels, coq au vin & French wines at a hip bistro with quirky design touches & sidewalk tables.

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

This chic coffee haven in Schöneberg serves up delicious cold brews and homemade pastries, perfect for a quick, satisfying takeaway.

This cozy cafe near Alexanderplatz serves up exceptional coffee and sweet treats in a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for laptop warriors seeking a chill vibe.

Sandwiches, quiche, soup & pastries, plus smoothies, coffee & tea, in a casual cafe with a terrace.

Polished rooms & suites in a refined hotel offering a restaurant & a bar, plus a fitness center. Facing Los Angeles Plaza, this upscale hotel is a 4-minute walk from the shops and restaurants on the Kurfurstendam, 5 minutes on foot from Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and a 9-minute walk from Berlin Zoological Garden. Polished rooms come with flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi, as well as minifridges, coffeemakers and air conditioning. Suites add separate seating areas. Upgraded suites have 2 bedrooms and living rooms. Connecting rooms are also available. Room service is offered. Amenities include a restaurant and a bar, plus a fitness center, and meeting and conference space.

Berlin, Germany’s capital, dates to the 13th century. Reminders of the city's turbulent 20th-century history include its Holocaust memorial and the Berlin Wall's graffitied remains. Divided during the Cold War, its 18th-century Brandenburg Gate has become a symbol of reunification. The city's also known for its art scene and modern landmarks like the gold-colored, swoop-roofed Berliner Philharmonie, built in 1963.

Sleek hotel offering a contemporary restaurant with river views, plus 2 recording studios. Overlooking the Spree river, this ultra-modern hotel is an 11-minute walk from the East Side Gallery, a collection of murals on the Berlin Wall. Sleek rooms come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and iPod docks, plus minibars and Nespresso machines. Guests can also order guitars and keyboards. Suites add separate sitting areas, and some feature kitchenettes and grand pianos. Room service is available. A contemporary restaurant features floor-to-ceiling windows with river views. There's also a stylish bar and a terrace, plus 2 recording studios and a concert stage. Other amenities include a sauna and a steam room, as well as an exercise room.

This man-made hill, once a military site, now buzzes with street art and offers stunning city views—a hidden gem for art and history lovers alike.

Step into a cozy, vibrant haven where artfully crafted desserts and inventive cocktails fuse for a truly unique culinary adventure.