St. Bart

Chic and cozy, this lively café serves up delicious breakfast and lunch with a flair, all while offering great coffee and friendly service al fresco.

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.

Shizuku is a cozy haven in Berlin showcasing an array of sake and Shochu, where seasonal bites are meant for sharing in a beautifully serene setting.

Arty lodging with stylish rooms, Mediterranean dining & a photo studio, plus free Wi-Fi. Set across a restored 1825 neoclassical townhouse and an associated modern building, this arty hotel is 9 minutes' walk from the Brandenburg Gate, and 10 minutes' walk from the Friedrichstrasse U- and S-Bahn station. Vibrant rooms, each individually designed by artists, come with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Some offer courtyard views. An elegant restaurant with period features and high ceilings offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, including Mediterranean specials. There's also a convenience store, a guest computer and a bookstore. The lobby is decorated with sculptures and there's an on-site photo studio. Parking (fee) is available.

Light bites, coffee & cocktails in a stylish bar with retro armchairs & mismatched furniture.

Colorful rooms, some with city views, in a laid-back lodging offering a bar, a gym & free breakfast. Set on a major urban thoroughfare, this unpretentious hotel is an 8-minute walk from the Alexanderplatz U-Bahn station and the iconic TV Tower, and 2 km from the DDR Museum. Colorful, unfussy rooms offer 40-inch flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi and sitting areas, as well as tea and coffeemakers; some feature city views. Family rooms add pull-out sofas. Complimentary hot breakfast is served in an airy, modern cafeteria. Additional amenities include a relaxed bar, a 24/7 convenience store and a gym. There's also a playground. Secure parking is available for a surcharge.

Persian-inspired brunch dishes, salads & sandwiches in a fashionable, family-owned coffee shop.

Hearty German dishes & beer in the vaulted, brick-lined cellar of a centuries-old town hall.

A cozy, compact café in Berlin that serves exceptional coffee and homemade vegan bites, all crafted with passion and care.

Welcoming cafe-style restaurant with a Middle Eastern atmosphere & selection of traditional dishes.