Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf

Berlin
Charlottenburg which includes a city
The glamorous heart of former West Berlin remains one of Berlin’s most coveted neighborhoods and the city’s premier retail destination.

Once its own autonomous city, Charlottenburg has been a central and defining district of Greater Berlin since 1920. During the Cold War era, Charlottenburg became the center of West Berlin and it has remained a prominent business, cultural and retail district in the years following reunification. Spend a day exploring the upscale boutiques lining Berlin’s most notable promenade, Kurfürstendamm. Visit the many museums and galleries that have helped make Charlottenburg such a popular destination.

To begin your exploration of Charlottenburg, take the train to Bahnhof Zoo, not an animal zoo, but one of Berlin’s major transportation hubs. Many of the city’s aboveground and underground rail systems traverse Charlottenburg, along with Berlin’s network of double-decker buses, which provide great views of the region.

Visit Schloss Charlottenburg (Charlottenburg Palace) to admire its baroque and rococo architecture and stroll around its landscaped gardens. Constructed in the 17th century, it remains the largest palace in Berlin and a major neighborhood attraction. Venture across the road to find two of the city’s most important collections of art. Visit the Berggruen Museum for works of modern art by Picasso, Klee and Matisse and stop at the Bröhan Museum to see breathtaking examples of art nouveau and art deco works.

Allow time to tour C/O Berlin, the city’s premier photography museum. The gallery is housed in the former American House, a building rich with its own history. Walk a few minutes north to see the works of one of Germany’s most famous fashion photographers at the Helmut Newton Foundation.

Bring children to the historic Berlin Zoo, which is located in the sprawling Tiergarten park. Enter through the Lion Gate or Elephant Gate and discover more than 18,000 animals and educational displays.

Charlottenburg is a culinary destination as much as it is a cultural one. Enjoy traditional German cuisine or stop at Berlin’s unofficial Chinatown on Kantstraße to sample Taiwanese noodles and fried duck. Find kneipen (traditional bars) in the area, where you can relax after a day on your feet. Visit neighboring Wilmersdorf within the Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf borough.


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Top hotels in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf

 Yggotel Spurv
Yggotel Spurv
Paderborner Straße 10, Berlin, BE
The price is S$97 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
S$97
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Berlin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and onsite parking. Popular attractions Kurfürstendamm and Zoo Berlin are located nearby. Discover ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (140 reviews)
"Great location. Affordable. Room was small but comfortable and clean. It would be great if the hotel provided a tiny refrigerator and microwave in the rooms (but there is a community microwave in the lobby that the staff let us used). The staff was helpful. The reviews about the elevator not working ..."

Reviewed on 21 Mar,2024

Yggotel Spurv
SANA Berlin Hotel
SANA Berlin Hotel
4.5 out of 5
Nuernberger Str. 33-34, Berlin, BE
The price is S$166 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
S$166
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star spa hotel in Berlin. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Amazing"

Reviewed on 3 Mar,2024

SANA Berlin Hotel
Crowne Plaza Berlin City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Crowne Plaza Berlin City Centre, an IHG Hotel
4.5 out of 5
Nuernberger Strasse 65, Berlin, BE
The price is S$179 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
S$179
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Berlin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"The gym & pool were amazing, as well as the location of the property right next to the main shopping mile. Will be staying here again when I visit Berlin."

Reviewed on 25 Mar,2024

Crowne Plaza Berlin City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Dorint Kurfürstendamm Berlin
Dorint Kurfürstendamm Berlin
Augsburger Str. 41, Berlin, BE
The price is S$204 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
S$204
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Berlin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Best bed! Wonderful sleeping!!"

Reviewed on 26 Feb,2024

Dorint Kurfürstendamm Berlin
Novotel Berlin Am Tiergarten
Novotel Berlin Am Tiergarten
4 out of 5
Strasse Des 17. Juni 106-108, Berlin, BE
The price is S$159 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
S$159
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Berlin. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Restaurant, food and bar were amazing."

Reviewed on 22 Mar,2024

Novotel Berlin Am Tiergarten
Best Western Plus Plaza Berlin Kurfuerstendamm
Best Western Plus Plaza Berlin Kurfuerstendamm
Kurfürstendamm 203, Berlin, BE
The price is S$122 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
S$122
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Berlin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Popular attractions Kurfürstendamm and Zoo Berlin are located nearby. Discover genuine ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (997 reviews)
"Central location, walking distance to public transportation. Friendly and professional staff."

Reviewed on 5 Nov,2023

Best Western Plus Plaza Berlin Kurfuerstendamm
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Other neighbourhoods around Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf

Schloss Charlottenburg showing a sunset, heritage architecture and heritage elements

Charlottenburg

Enjoy the fantastic nightlife in Charlottenburg. Kurfürstendamm is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Richard Wagner Place U-Bahn or Bismarckstrasse U-Bahn to see more of Berlin.

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West Berlin Centre

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Wilmersdorf

4.5/5(174 area reviews)

Consider a visit to Kurfürstendamm and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Wilmersdorf. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Hohenzollernplatz U-Bahn or Guntzelstrasse U-Bahn.

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Spandau

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

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Moabit

Travellers choose Moabit for its great bars. Hop aboard the metro at Birkenstrasse U-Bahn or Turmstrasse U-Bahn and check out top sights like Classic Remise Berlin.

Moabit
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Schöneberg

4.5/5(141 area reviews)

Schoneberg City Hall and Nollendorfplatz are top sights in Schöneberg, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Eisenacher Street U-Bahn or Kleistpark U-Bahn to see more sights in the area.

Schöneberg

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