Guidebook for Berlin

Susan
Guidebook for Berlin

Food Scene

Originally known as the Milchtrinkhalle, the café hosts a small museum of communist-era relics and information about the neighborhood's history.
12 residents recomanen
Café Sibylle
72 Karl-Marx-Allee
12 residents recomanen
Originally known as the Milchtrinkhalle, the café hosts a small museum of communist-era relics and information about the neighborhood's history.
If you're craving a great schnitzel, you can enjoy it with a park view here.
69 residents recomanen
Restaurant Schoenbrunn
69 residents recomanen
If you're craving a great schnitzel, you can enjoy it with a park view here.
Dutch-themed tasty burgers and optional sweet potato fries.
116 residents recomanen
rembrandt-burger
21 Richard-Sorge-Straße
116 residents recomanen
Dutch-themed tasty burgers and optional sweet potato fries.
It's actually its sister restaurant next door, a sit-down Italian joint, that I recommend most. Pomodorino only offers pizza.
137 residents recomanen
Pomodorino‎
21 Straßmannstraße
137 residents recomanen
It's actually its sister restaurant next door, a sit-down Italian joint, that I recommend most. Pomodorino only offers pizza.
One of my favorite in Berlin. Italian, and any dish will be worth it, but the fig/bacon/poppyseed one is the standout in my opinion.
63 residents recomanen
Mädchenitaliener
12 Alte Schönhauser Str.
63 residents recomanen
One of my favorite in Berlin. Italian, and any dish will be worth it, but the fig/bacon/poppyseed one is the standout in my opinion.
Great for coffee, a glass of wine, or a full meal, the restaurant is located in Bethanianhaus, a large arts complex. I love the atmosphere in this place, and there's a beautiful garden for summer.
60 residents recomanen
3 Sisters
2 Mariannenpl.
60 residents recomanen
Great for coffee, a glass of wine, or a full meal, the restaurant is located in Bethanianhaus, a large arts complex. I love the atmosphere in this place, and there's a beautiful garden for summer.
A collection of food stalls open daily and late on Thursdays, and some weekends, there's a "breakfast market." Great for culinary delights. http://markthalleneun.de/
659 residents recomanen
Markthalle
34 Eisenbahnstraße
659 residents recomanen
A collection of food stalls open daily and late on Thursdays, and some weekends, there's a "breakfast market." Great for culinary delights. http://markthalleneun.de/
If you're in need of an excellent coffee, Bonanza will satisfy you.
126 residents recomanen
Bonanza Coffee Heroes
35 Oderberger Str.
126 residents recomanen
If you're in need of an excellent coffee, Bonanza will satisfy you.
Legendary local café open since 1978. Open 24 hours on the weekend!
104 residents recomanen
Schwarzes Cafe
148 Kantstraße
104 residents recomanen
Legendary local café open since 1978. Open 24 hours on the weekend!
An "Imbiss" (snack bar) as opposed to a restaurant, this Sudanese establishment is an absolute favorite. Falafels and plates, all delicious. Two other locations in Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg.
36 residents recomanen
Nil
52 Grünberger Str.
36 residents recomanen
An "Imbiss" (snack bar) as opposed to a restaurant, this Sudanese establishment is an absolute favorite. Falafels and plates, all delicious. Two other locations in Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg.
Wonderful French restaurant. You may need a reservation.
71 residents recomanen
Café Jacques
14 Maybachufer
71 residents recomanen
Wonderful French restaurant. You may need a reservation.
Great ramen and Japanese appetizers in the heart of Kreuzkölln. There's a Mitte location, too, but I like the vibe in this one better, personally.
239 residents recomanen
Cocolo
11 Graefestraße
239 residents recomanen
Great ramen and Japanese appetizers in the heart of Kreuzkölln. There's a Mitte location, too, but I like the vibe in this one better, personally.
Italian spot is always spot on with both food and wine.
39 residents recomanen
Muret La Barba
61 Rosenthaler Str.
39 residents recomanen
Italian spot is always spot on with both food and wine.
Hip coffee scene!
70 residents recomanen
Distrikt coffee
68 Bergstraße
70 residents recomanen
Hip coffee scene!
Excellent Israeli food!
31 residents recomanen
YAFO Restaurant
12 Ritterstraße
31 residents recomanen
Excellent Israeli food!

Essentials

Small organic market for immediate needs with old-school German hours.
Naturkost Ditt e.K.
54 Karl-Marx-Allee
Small organic market for immediate needs with old-school German hours.
Large supermarket open to midnight.
37 residents recomanen
Edeka
59 Andreasstraße
37 residents recomanen
Large supermarket open to midnight.
Another supermarket in the neighborhood, should you need it.
12 residents recomanen
EDEKA Riebe
14 Platz d. Vereinten Nationen
12 residents recomanen
Another supermarket in the neighborhood, should you need it.
Let's hope you don't need it, but there's a hospital close by in case of emergency.
16 residents recomanen
Vivantes Klinikum im Friedrichshain, Klinik für Geburtsmedizin
49 Landsberger Allee
16 residents recomanen
Let's hope you don't need it, but there's a hospital close by in case of emergency.
Rewe, LIDL, and Rossmann, all variations on grocery and drugstores, are located in the basement of the train station and OPEN ON SUNDAY — rare for stores like this!
324 residents recomanen
REWE
23-26 Invalidenstraße
324 residents recomanen
Rewe, LIDL, and Rossmann, all variations on grocery and drugstores, are located in the basement of the train station and OPEN ON SUNDAY — rare for stores like this!
Should you need a pharmacy, there's one right downstairs.
Pharmacy At Strausberger Platz
11/12 Strausberger Pl.
Should you need a pharmacy, there's one right downstairs.

Entertainment & Activities

Film theater worth the architectural exploration alone.
95 residents recomanen
Kino International
33 Karl-Marx-Allee
95 residents recomanen
Film theater worth the architectural exploration alone.
Gelber Raum (Yellow Room) is a small, low-key yoga and meditation studio with classes in German and English. http://yellow-yoga.com/ort/
Mariannenstraße 48
48 Mariannenstraße
Gelber Raum (Yellow Room) is a small, low-key yoga and meditation studio with classes in German and English. http://yellow-yoga.com/ort/
Renowned yoga studio with a second location in Mitte.
9 residents recomanen
Jivamukti Yoga Berlin-Kreuzberg
11 Oranienstraße
9 residents recomanen
Renowned yoga studio with a second location in Mitte.
Too hot? Need a swim? Hop into this scene-y spot, a pool IN the river Spree.
333 residents recomanen
Badeschiff
4 Eichenstraße
333 residents recomanen
Too hot? Need a swim? Hop into this scene-y spot, a pool IN the river Spree.
37 residents recomanen
U Tierpark (Berlin) station
37 residents recomanen

Drinks & Nightlife

Glass-walled local bar.
14 residents recomanen
Kosmetiksalon Babette
36 Karl-Marx-Allee
14 residents recomanen
Glass-walled local bar.
Low-lit wine bar with an excellent selection of Italian wines and food.
22 residents recomanen
Briefmarken Weine
99 Karl-Marx-Allee
22 residents recomanen
Low-lit wine bar with an excellent selection of Italian wines and food.
A dance studio that also offers morning yoga and Pilates, its most impressive feature is the bar with a view over the Fernsehturm, perfect for a sunset cocktail.
TanzSuite
1 Strausberger Pl.
A dance studio that also offers morning yoga and Pilates, its most impressive feature is the bar with a view over the Fernsehturm, perfect for a sunset cocktail.
A local favorite, this karaoke spot is open late and has private cabins as well as a stage.
48 residents recomanen
Monster Ronsons Ichiban Karaoke
34 Warschauer Str.
48 residents recomanen
A local favorite, this karaoke spot is open late and has private cabins as well as a stage.
Highly-rated cocktails.
227 residents recomanen
Kemmons Bar
65 Nürnberger Str.
227 residents recomanen
Highly-rated cocktails.
One of the most revered clubs in techno is walking distance.
934 residents recomanen
Panorama Bar
Am Wriezener Bahnhof
934 residents recomanen
One of the most revered clubs in techno is walking distance.
World-class clubbing, mainly of the house and techno variety.
349 residents recomanen
Watergate
49 Falckensteinstraße
349 residents recomanen
World-class clubbing, mainly of the house and techno variety.
Salon zur Wilden Renate. Squat-turned-club, occupying several floors and the courtyard of a former apartment building. Funky, theatrical decor and, as with many local clubs, Saturday night goes 'til Monday morning.
Alt-Stralau 71
71 Alt-Stralau
Salon zur Wilden Renate. Squat-turned-club, occupying several floors and the courtyard of a former apartment building. Funky, theatrical decor and, as with many local clubs, Saturday night goes 'til Monday morning.
You have to go through a mall and parking lot to get there, but this spot offers unusual views of Berlin. Low-key, though sometimes the DJs kick it up a notch.
702 residents recomanen
Klunkerkranich
66 Karl-Marx-Straße
702 residents recomanen
You have to go through a mall and parking lot to get there, but this spot offers unusual views of Berlin. Low-key, though sometimes the DJs kick it up a notch.
Best line-ups for bass music fans, though the sound system leaves something to be desired. Just dance up front, and you're golden!
44 residents recomanen
Gretchen
19-21 Obentrautstraße
44 residents recomanen
Best line-ups for bass music fans, though the sound system leaves something to be desired. Just dance up front, and you're golden!
Also walking distance from the house, Yaam specializes in reggae and the like with a sound system to match. Line-ups at yaam.de.
An der Schillingbrücke 3
Also walking distance from the house, Yaam specializes in reggae and the like with a sound system to match. Line-ups at yaam.de.
Kater Blau is the club, but there is also an expansive river-side open air area, as well as a restaurant to explore. More info at katerblau.de. Closest club to the apartment!
14 residents recomanen
Holzmarktstraße 25
25 Holzmarktstraße
14 residents recomanen
Kater Blau is the club, but there is also an expansive river-side open air area, as well as a restaurant to explore. More info at katerblau.de. Closest club to the apartment!
Located across from Soho House Berlin, it's a step away from the exclusivity, best in summer, where you can hobnob with local architects more easily than anything else.
36 residents recomanen
Bar 3
20 Weydingerstraße
36 residents recomanen
Located across from Soho House Berlin, it's a step away from the exclusivity, best in summer, where you can hobnob with local architects more easily than anything else.
Great cocktails in a smoky, local atmosphere.
97 residents recomanen
Der Wurgeengel
122 Dresdener Str.
97 residents recomanen
Great cocktails in a smoky, local atmosphere.
Fantastic Jazz club with an "amateur" jam night on Wednesdays. If you want a seat, get there right at 20:00 or around midnight.
19 residents recomanen
b flat Accoustic Music & Jazz Club
40 Dircksenstraße
19 residents recomanen
Fantastic Jazz club with an "amateur" jam night on Wednesdays. If you want a seat, get there right at 20:00 or around midnight.

Arts & Culture

If you're into video games, you may want to check out this museum, originally opened in 1997, which covers the history of computer games.
54 residents recomanen
Museu dels videojocs
93A Karl-Marx-Allee
54 residents recomanen
If you're into video games, you may want to check out this museum, originally opened in 1997, which covers the history of computer games.
From Ostbahnhof to Oberbaumbrücke runs the longest stretch of the Berlin Wall, painted with memorial murals. The River Spree is just behind it!
808 residents recomanen
East Side Gallery
3-100 Mühlenstraße
808 residents recomanen
From Ostbahnhof to Oberbaumbrücke runs the longest stretch of the Berlin Wall, painted with memorial murals. The River Spree is just behind it!
49 residents recomanen
Naturkundemuseum station
49 residents recomanen

Parks & Nature

A green oasis that hosts outdoor cinema in the summer, the hills are made from post-war rubble. Ping pong, a fountain, tennis courts, and a small lake are just a few features of this great park.
913 residents recomanen
Volkspark Friedrichshain
913 residents recomanen
A green oasis that hosts outdoor cinema in the summer, the hills are made from post-war rubble. Ping pong, a fountain, tennis courts, and a small lake are just a few features of this great park.
Simply not to be missed, this expansive park is undeniable winter or summer.
152 residents recomanen
Gran Jardí Zoològic
Straße des 17. Juni
152 residents recomanen
Simply not to be missed, this expansive park is undeniable winter or summer.
A former airport known for Allied supply drops during the division of Berlin post-WWII, the large space is now a public recreational area since 2008.
369 residents recomanen
Zona de barbacoa Tempelhofer Feld - Oderstraße
Tempelhofer Damm
369 residents recomanen
A former airport known for Allied supply drops during the division of Berlin post-WWII, the large space is now a public recreational area since 2008.
Especially in summer, this hidden gem is a community garden that serves food and drink amidst a cascade of green. Wonderful!
123 residents recomanen
Prinzessinnengarten
35-38 Prinzenstraße
123 residents recomanen
Especially in summer, this hidden gem is a community garden that serves food and drink amidst a cascade of green. Wonderful!
Beautiful outside garden for the warmer months!
39 residents recomanen
Britzer Garten
163 Buckower Damm
39 residents recomanen
Beautiful outside garden for the warmer months!
If it's just too hot, you can get here easily on the metro and swim or even rent a boat!
115 residents recomanen
Schlachtensee
40 Terrassenstraße
115 residents recomanen
If it's just too hot, you can get here easily on the metro and swim or even rent a boat!

Shopping

A huge selection of second-hand clothing! There's another large location at Alexanderplatz.
87 residents recomanen
HUMANA Secondhand & Vintage Kaufhaus
3 Frankfurter Tor
87 residents recomanen
A huge selection of second-hand clothing! There's another large location at Alexanderplatz.
Open-air market Wednesdays and Saturdays. http://winterfeldt-markt.de/
105 residents recomanen
Winterfeldtplatz station
105 residents recomanen
Open-air market Wednesdays and Saturdays. http://winterfeldt-markt.de/
Open-air market with Turkish specialties, fabric, food, and more. Open Tuesdays and Fridays.
300 residents recomanen
Turkish Market (Tuesday/Friday)
300 residents recomanen
Open-air market with Turkish specialties, fabric, food, and more. Open Tuesdays and Fridays.
Large second-hand store.
Neue Schönhauser Str. 19
Large second-hand store.
Just one of many clothing boutiques in this neighborhood. Simply wander and explore.
Adddress Showroom
12-14 Weinmeisterstraße
Just one of many clothing boutiques in this neighborhood. Simply wander and explore.
Fantastic selection of magazines and reading material from around the world, mostly focusing on culture and design.
56 residents recomanen
do you read me?!
28 Auguststraße
56 residents recomanen
Fantastic selection of magazines and reading material from around the world, mostly focusing on culture and design.
One of my personal favorite places in Berlin, it's a store aimed towards designers and architects.
80 residents recomanen
Modulor
85 Prinzenstraße
80 residents recomanen
One of my personal favorite places in Berlin, it's a store aimed towards designers and architects.
Some of the best vintage in Berlin!
19 residents recomanen
Repeater / Vintage Shop
45 Pannierstraße
19 residents recomanen
Some of the best vintage in Berlin!
Design store with a great selection!
The Amazing Crocodile Design Store
23 Raumerstraße
Design store with a great selection!