Blankenburg
Berlin
Visit Blankenburg
Popular places to visit
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderplatz is a marvellous example of 1960s architecture and a centralised meeting place within Berlin that’s particularly popular with local residents.
Brandenburg Gate
This symbol of German unification ranks alongside Paris' Arc de Triomphe as one of Europe’s most iconic and emotive monuments.
Zoo Berlin
Say “Guten Tag” to some of the world’s most exotic creatures in one of the most comprehensive and elegant zoos in Europe.
Potsdamer Platz
Berliners come to celebrate their city in this public square, which was completely destroyed during the Second World War and isolated during the Cold War.
Kurfürstendamm
Often described as “Berlin’s Champs-Élysées,” this elegant promenade is the city’s premier shopping strip and is punctuated with a moving war memorial.
Olympiastadion
Catch an event at Olympiastadion during your trip to Berlin. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Explore Berlin: See All The Iconic Sights & Some Hidden Gems
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Berlin Tickets
Third Reich Berlin: Hitler and WWII Walking Tour
Berlin's Best: 2 Hour Walking Tour Third Reich and the Cold War
Top hotels in Blankenburg
Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals
Great central location for transportation—and very walkable.
Reviewed on 19 Apr, 2026
Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
Good breakfast
Reviewed on 2 May, 2026
Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz
Good internet, really helpful staff and great location
Reviewed on 4 May, 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Berlin
Big hotel with quiet room. Bed on the harder side but we like it that way. Semi open bathroom which means a door to the toilet but otherwise open, with a wall to the rest of the room. Had a view towards the eastern part of the city on the 7th floor. Free parking and the garage is accessible from ...
Reviewed on 4 May, 2026
Radisson Collection Hotel, Berlin
The hotel is visually beautiful - design wise and the room was very clean. Housekeeping on the first night/day let me down by not cleaning the room properly. Cups weren’t cleaned, they didn’t refill drinks sachets, didn’t tidy bathroom properly. The following days tidy was up to standard, but not ...
Reviewed on 4 May, 2026
IntercityHotel Berlin Airport BER Terminal 1+2
So convenient! Clean room, great staff, wonderful breakfast. Would definitely recommend staying at this hotel.
Reviewed on 3 May, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Blankenburg
Pankow
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.
Buch
Even though there aren't top sights in Buch, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Kartbahn Schönerlinde. Jump on the metro at Berlin-Buch S-Bahn to see more of the city.
Prenzlauer Berg
Travellers choose Prenzlauer Berg for its lively bars. Hop aboard the metro at Thomas-Mann-Straße Tram Stop or Greifswalder Straße-Ostseestraße Tram Stop and check out top sights like Velodrom.
Lichtenberg
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Lichtenberg. If sightseeing is on the list, Stasi Museum Berlin is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Genslerstraße Tram Stop or Arendsweg Tram Stop to see more of the area.
Friedrichshain
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.
Mitte
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Mitte. Check out top attractions like Brandenburg Gate and Potsdamer Platz, and jump on the metro at Unter den Linden Station or S+U Friedrichstraße Tram Stop to see more of the city.
