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BERLIN
Revived and Buzzing Berlin

When the infamous Berlin Wall came down, Berlin's cultural and creative energy went up. Today it is one of the most exciting cities in Europe, with an exhilarating, fresh, and slightly radical urban vibe. It seems to always be a city in transformation, with a rich variety of artistic and cultural projects, and a mixture of design, architectural, and lifestyle attitudes displaying a rather unconventional spirit.

Stunning modern architecture together with restored old palaces and monuments, a lively art and gallery scene, and bustling bars and clubs create a fascinating modern metropolis that is also gaining a reputation as a European party capital. East Berlin especially has become a thriving fashion and nightlife hotspot, but overall Berlin remains slightly more secluded and away from the mainstream tourism capitals of Europe.

That's what makes it such a refreshing and exciting city to visit, and one that makes you return to experience and accompany its continuously evolving and buzzing life.

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Top 10

  1. A walk around the landmark BRANDENBURG GATE and PARISER PLATZ followed by a stroll down UNTER DEN LINDEN BOULEVARD.
  2. The views from the top of the REICHSTAG.
  3. The Greek and Roman antiquities inside the Pergamon Museum.
  4. The architecture of KAISER WILHELM CHURCH.
  5. Shopping down KURFURSTENDAMM BOULEVARD.
  6. The opulent CHARLOTTENBURG PALACE.
  7. The outstanding art collections of the Kulturforum.
  8. The massive Berlin Cathedral.
  9. A stop at the monumental GENDARMENMARKT SQUARE.
  10. The futuristic architecture of POTSDAMER PLATZ.

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DESIGN & BOUTIQUE HOTELS:
Lux 11 was a warehouse before it became this sleek hotel with rooms like private apartments with their own kitchenettes. Other stylish rooms are found at the Q! Hotel and at the Ku'Damm 101 which you can read about along with other Design and Boutique Hotels in Berlin HERE>>

CHARM HOTELS:
Hotel-Pension Dittberner uses a mixture of classic and sophisticated modern décor to please guests looking for a charming, cosy, and unique place to stay. Get more information about this and other Charm Hotels in Berlin HERE>>

LUXURY HOTELS:
Brandenburger Hof is located by the city's best shopping street and inside its rooms and public areas are sophisticated furnishings and service. Equally well decorated is Hotel Concorde, with minimalist rooms featuring contemporary artwork. Know all about the Luxury Hotels in Berlin HERE>>

CHEAP HOSTELS:
Vibrant Berlin attracts young independent travelers who often use hostels as a meeting point. For that, Baxpax Downtown Hostel or Wombats City Hostel are top choices but there are many more Cheap Hostels in Berlin HERE>>

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Hotels & Hostels
The city's best design, boutique, charm, and luxury hotels, as well as cheap hostels with easy online booking at special rates. All of the best, special, and hip places to stay are HERE (Berlin Hotels & Hostels Guide)>>

Sights & Activities
The Berlin Wall, the city's must-see landmarks, classic and modern art, striking architecture and ancient sites, street life, daytrips, and tours -- it's all HERE (Berlin Sightseeing Guide)>>

Cafés & Restaurants
Start your day with brunch in a classic and old fashioned café, and return for a home-made cake in the afternoon. For lunch and dinner, choose from newcomers to the city's growing number of quality restaurants thanks to new ethnic eateries. We found the best, and they're all HERE (Berlin Restaurants Guide)>>

Bars & Clubs
Berlin has a phenomenal variety of bars and clubs, each with its own character. They're guaranteed to suit all tastes, and as one of Europe's clubbing capitals, you'll be partying to techno beats well into the morning. The top places worth checking out are all HERE (Berlin Nightlife Guide)>>

Body & Soul
Many hotels in Berlin offer spa services but there are also several independent spas worth checking out to restore your vitality after a busy day of going around the city:
ARS Vitalis - This gym and spa offers different types of massages. In the summer relax at the roof terrace.
Surya Villa - Baths, saunas, massages, or yoga spread over four floors. It's not the cheapest in town, but certainly one of the best.

Shopping
There are several shopping areas in Berlin, each with its individual flavor. Trendy boutiques, several department stores, and curious markets are the city's shopping highlights, and all the places you should not miss are HERE (Berlin Shopping Guide)>>

Gay & Lesbian
Berlin's gay scene is one of the biggest in the world. In fact, it's arguably the gay capital of Europe, with a huge number of gay-friendly hotels, dozens of gay bars and clubs, and major gay events. We've selected the best HERE (Berlin Gay Guide)>>

Getting Around
How to go from Tegel or Schönefeld airport to the center of the city and back, how to get around using public transportation, and city map HERE (Berlin Airports & Transportation Guide)>>