Travel tips for Berlin from our #Homestaychat
Last Monday we hosted our latest #Homestaychat – this time we focused on Berlin. We asked people what are their favourite neighbourhoods there, not-to-be-missed attractions and more. If you’re thinking of going to the German capital, and one of the coolest cities in Europe, check out our homestays in Berlin. If you want to pick up some tips, read on....
Q1. What’s your favourite neighbourhood in Berlin?
A1. My favourite neighbourhood in Berlin is Kreuzberg. Love its edginess. It epitomises Berlin #Homestaychat
— Colm Hanratty (@colmhanratty) February 9, 2015A1. Potzdam just outside of berlin. So cool with the palaces. #homestaychat
— Chris W. (@christravelblog) February 9, 2015@Homestaycom thank you. Spree river, a Treptower Park and lots of bars and restaurants at Boxhagener Platz close by #homestaychat
— Synke Unterwegs (@nsynke) February 9, 2015Joining #Homestaychat! A1. I'm leaning towards Neukölln, because I think Tempelhof Airport Park is kickass. Plus good hangouts in the area.
— Pola (JettingAround) (@jettingaround) February 9, 2015A1. Love Mitte. It's touristy, but it's full of history, stories & landmarks all beside each other #Homestaychat
— Homestay.com (@Homestaycom) February 9, 2015A1. Late to the party but LOVE Kreuzkolln. Loads of trendy restaurants, Turkish culture, and an amazing Tue/Fri market #homestaychat #berlin
— Jemma Porter (@JemmaEatWorld) February 9, 2015A1 ... and of course Prenzlauerberg. Always a favorite for little shops, restaurants and street scene. #Homestaychat
— visitBerlin (@BerlinTourism) February 9, 2015Q2. What’s the best thing to do for culture vultures in Berlin?
A2. The Pergamon Museum is amazing to visit - especially to see the Pergamon Altar. So many other interesting artifacts too. #Homestaychat
— Gina (@OneDayInACity) February 9, 2015A2. The judism museum? Berliner dom. Gedachtniskirche (or how you say that name), museum insel. #Homestaychat
— Chris W. (@christravelblog) February 9, 2015A2 did I mention the 180 museums?? Museum Island is a must. My fav is the Neues Museum for architecture +Egyptian collection #Homestaychat
— visitBerlin (@BerlinTourism) February 9, 2015A2. Best thing for culture vultures in Berlin is Pergamonmuseum. So many historical artefacts there #Homestaychat
— Homestay.com (@Homestaycom) February 9, 2015Q3. What part of Berlin is best for nightlife?
Sorry, but I only have one answer for where Berlin's best nightlife is. And I think you know it. Berghain. ❤ #Homestaychat
— Adam (@travelsofadam) February 9, 2015@colmhanratty A3. In terms of nightlife... kreuzkölln wins for me as well. Can't beat a bit of @DasGiftBerlin #homestaychat
— Jemma Porter (@JemmaEatWorld) February 9, 2015A3 | Kreuzberg! #Homestaychat
— Geeky Explorer ✈ (@GeekyExplorer) February 9, 2015A3. Love Prenzlauer Berg for nightlife, especially Wohnzimmer Bar. Cool little spot #berlin #homestaychat
— Colm Hanratty (@colmhanratty) February 9, 2015A3. Love going out in Prenzlauer Berg, in particular in the bars around Helmholtzplatz. Our favourite is Wohnzimmer :-) #Homestaychat
— Homestay.com (@Homestaycom) February 9, 2015Stattbad Wedding is pretty cool too for nightlife - who doesn't love dancing in a swimming pool?! #Homestaychat
— Adam (@travelsofadam) February 9, 2015A3: For something totally different try Claerchens Ballhaus in Auguststrasse with the other worldly mirror hall. #Homestaychat
— visitBerlin (@BerlinTourism) February 9, 2015A3 - also, vitally important, wherever it is, that any night out in Berlin involves a kebab at some point. Or a currywurst ;) #Homestaychat
— Laurence Norah (@Lozula) February 9, 2015Q4. What’s your favourite restaurant in Berlin?
@Lozula @Homestaycom Gotta be the food hall eateries at KaDeWe. Not a late night place but plenty to choose from! #Homestaychat
— Tim Moore (@TimothyJMoore) February 9, 2015Favorite restaurant in Berlin? For German food: Tiergartenquelle (big portions, homemade beers, friendly Germans) #Homestaychat
— Adam (@travelsofadam) February 9, 2015A4. For steak: midtown grill and royal grill. And for a michelin star dinner in Hugo's top of intercontinental hotel #Homestaychat
— Chris W. (@christravelblog) February 9, 2015A4. Our favourite restaurant in Berlin is Monsieur Voung’s in Mitte. Great Vietnamese food at good prices #Homestaychat
— Homestay.com (@Homestaycom) February 9, 2015A4: a little Bulgarian place called Pri Maria at Boxhagener Platz. Food like cooked by Mom, great service and wine #Homestaychat
— Synke Unterwegs (@nsynke) February 9, 2015A4. Zur Letzten Instanz was delicious. It's the oldest restaurant in Berlin & has a relaxing patio & an old tavern feel inside #homestaychat
— Gina (@OneDayInACity) February 9, 2015Q5. What one attraction can you not miss in Berlin?
@Homestaycom A5: Take the Train to #Potsdam; well worth it! #Homestaychat
— The Brinkmanns (@BrinkoftheWorld) February 9, 2015A5: Again, the abandoned Tempelhof airport, now a public park. #homestaychat
— Pola (JettingAround) (@jettingaround) February 9, 2015Don't miss a visit to the roof of the Reichstag! #Homestaychat Went again last week! Great view & it's free! pic.twitter.com/tLd8qqzJ86
— Adam (@travelsofadam) February 9, 2015A5: First-timers need to get up on the Reichstag. The views are amazing, Foster's dome is a must see from the inside as well. #Homestaychat
— visitBerlin (@BerlinTourism) February 9, 2015A5: I love to be on the spree / landwehrkanal. And eating mett rögelchen in the Ständigen Vertretung #HomestayChat
— Hubert Mayer (@HubertMayer) February 9, 2015A5: Nothing can beat for me the walk under the Brandenburg Gate to the jewish memorial #Homestaychat
— lunchforone (@lunchforone) February 9, 2015A5 - wow, too many to choose from. But the Brandenburg gate is pretty iconic :D #Homestaychat pic.twitter.com/mxqQdpnDMx
— Laurence Norah (@Lozula) February 9, 2015Q6. What’s your top insider tip for Berlin?
A6: Cheesecake and bet coffee (they roast the coffee beams) at Elephant Five - not a real insider anymore #homestaychat
— lunchforone (@lunchforone) February 9, 2015A6. I was very moved by the Bebelplatz book burning memorial. Such an interesting, powerful way it was designed. #Homestaychat
— Gina (@OneDayInACity) February 9, 2015A6: walk, walk, walk and explore the little side streets off the beaten path. That's where u find the true Berlin #Homestaychat
— visitBerlin (@BerlinTourism) February 9, 2015A6: A trip to Liepnitzsee in Summer #Homestaychat
— Synke Unterwegs (@nsynke) February 9, 2015A6: I love the Bayerisches Viertel, Schöneberg btw. Viktoria-Louise-Platz & Bayerischer Platz. So many stories on every street #Homestaychat
— Tim Moore (@TimothyJMoore) February 9, 2015A6: If you come in the Fall, don't miss the Festival of Lights. Magical atmosphere. #Homestaychat
— visitBerlin (@BerlinTourism) February 9, 2015Book a homestay in Berlin
Written by Colm Hanratty
Colm first got the travel bug when he went to Australia in 1999 on a working holiday visa. Since then he hasn’t looked back.
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