Märkisches Viertel Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Alexanderplatz
With its stark, 1960s layout, “Alex” is a showcase of Communist-era architecture and a lively central meeting place for locals.
Brandenburg Gate
This symbol of German unification ranks alongside Paris' Arc de Triomphe as one of Europe’s most iconic and emotive monuments.
Potsdamer Platz
Berliners come to celebrate their city in this public square, which was leveled during World War II and isolated in the Cold War.
Zoo Berlin
Say “guten tag” to some of the world’s most exotic creatures in one of Europe’s most comprehensive and elegant zoos.
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 theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
Berlin Icebar Ticket + 3 Drinks included
Berlin: Highest Swing in Europe
Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour
From Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour
Top hotels in Märkisches Viertel
Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
Very good location right on the underground and good selection of shops etc nearby. Easy to walk into the centre from the hotel.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals
Clean, quiet, great breakfast - highly recommend!
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Radisson Collection Hotel, Berlin
Fantastic hotel. Great location.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Premier Inn Berlin Alexanderplatz
Clean room staff helpful centre of Berlin !
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Sheraton Berlin Grand Hotel Esplanade
room was very different to how it was described. the bathroom was undersupplied, with no hand soap and the supposed "luxury" bath products being pretty bang average in quality, and also empty. we were also told there would be bathrobes, but there were none. we though "at least we can still get 24 ...
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
IntercityHotel Berlin Airport BER Terminal 1+2
So close and convenient to the airport!
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Märkisches Viertel
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mitte
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Mitte. Check out top attractions like Alexanderplatz and Brandenburg Gate, and jump on the metro at Unter den Linden Station or S+U Friedrichstraße Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Charlottenburg
Enjoy the fantastic nightlife in Charlottenburg. Deutsche Oper Berlin 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.
