YamYam Berlin

Unpretentious destination serving flatbreads, kebabs & shawarma in a down-to-earth atmosphere.

Refined hotel offering 1920s styling, plus a tapas restaurant, a smoking lounge & a cozy bar. A 2-minute walk from Berlin Hackescher Markt train station, this chic hotel is also a 14-minute walk from Alexanderplatz and 2 km from Brandenburg Gate. Modern rooms feature sitting areas, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and iPod docks, as well as marble-tiled bathrooms with designer toiletries. Suites add separate living areas; some offer pull-out sofas. A 1920s-style dining room offers continental breakfast (fee) and tapas-style cuisine. There's also a smoking lounge with an open fireplace, and a cozy bar that's also used as a cinema. Additional amenities include a library, a rooftop terrace and a landscaped courtyard.

Upscale boutique lodging with high-concept rooms, a breakfast buffet & a restorative garden. A 2-minute walk from the Prenzlauer Allee/Metzer Strasse tram station, this bright boutique hotel in a restored 19th-century building is 1.3 km from Alexanderplatz. The Berlin Tegel Airport is an 11.5-km drive. Individually decorated rooms have refined decor and themes ranging from New York to Picasso. They all include feature free Wi-Fi, separate sitting areas and desks, plus en suite bathrooms with rainfall showerheads. Some add 4-poster beds, TVs and coffeemakers, along with free-standing tubs. A breakfast buffet (fee) is served in a cafe with crystal chandeliers and outdoor seating. There's also an elaborate garden, plus an airport shuttle.

Sleek lodging with free Wi-Fi, a spa & an indoor pool, plus a Portuguese restaurant & a cigar bar. This modern, upscale hotel is a 3-minute walk from Augsburger Straße U-Bahn station and 3.9 km from the Brandenburg Gate. The sleek, streamlined rooms come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and desks, plus minibars and heated bathroom floors. Suites add separate living areas and additional bathrooms. Apartments offer kitchenettes and washer/dryers. There's a modern Portuguese restaurant, an elegant cigar lounge and a chic lobby bar with a terrace; a breakfast buffet is available for a fee. Other amenities include a fitness center, a spa and an indoor pool, plus a business center and meeting rooms. Bike rentals and parking (fee) are available.

Set in a stunning 19th-century train station, this Berlin art museum captivates with its modern and contemporary treasures, making exploration a breeze.

Sichuan noodle dishes turned out in easygoing, compact quarters with a bustling atmosphere.

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.

Casual spot with a daily-changing menu of globally inspired dishes served in hip, rustic surrounds.

This chic, minimalist cafe in Berlin is a coffee lover's paradise, serving up not just amazing brews but also delectable cakes and cozy vibes.

Loungey venue with a patio spotlighting imaginative cocktails & small plates, plus seasonal fare.