Nikolaiviertel Travel Guide
Berlin
Visit Nikolaiviertel
Popular places to visit
Nikolaikirche
This church dates back to Berlin’s medieval beginnings. It’s now one of the city’s great museums.
Alexanderplatz
With its stark, 1960s layout, “Alex” is a showcase of Communist-era architecture and a lively central meeting place for locals.
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.
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.
Brandenburg Gate
This symbol of German unification ranks alongside Paris' Arc de Triomphe as one of Europe’s most iconic and emotive monuments.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour
Berlin: Highest Swing in Europe
Third Reich Berlin: Hitler and WWII Walking Tour
Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour with max 15 people
Top hotels in Nikolaiviertel
Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals
Our stay was very pleasant, and we appreciated the lively yet relaxed atmosphere of the Hotel. The Staff were very polite, friendly and efficient.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
Staff were friendly and room was clean.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Premier Inn Berlin Alexanderplatz
Everything was exceptional apart from the wifi, had a problem getting on the site.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Hotel Aldea Berlin Centrum
Had a great stay in one of the refurbished rooms (design). Bed was really comfortable with lots of pillows and crisp white sheets. Shower room excellent and clean. Communal areas are good, can't understand why some other reviews say different. There are vending machines for cold drinks, snacks and ...
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
IntercityHotel Berlin Airport BER Terminal 1+2
Very nice, clean and comfortable room
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
Fabulous place and location.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Nikolaiviertel
Scheunenviertel
While you're in Scheunenviertel, take in top sights like Torstrasse or Volksbuehne Berlin, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Weinmeisterstrasse U-Bahn or Rosa Luxemburg Place U-Bahn.
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.
Kreuzberg
Known for its ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Kreuzberg. You can visit top attractions like Jewish Museum Berlin and Checkpoint Charlie Museum, and jump on the metro at Prinzenstrasse U-Bahn or Kottbusser Gate U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like East Side Gallery and Uber Arena. See more of Berlin by jumping on the metro at Gorlitzer U-Bahn or Schlesisches Tor U-Bahn.
Friedrichshain
Known for its lively bars and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Friedrichshain. Top attractions like Simon-Dach-Strasse and Boxhagener Platz are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Frankfurter Gate U-Bahn or Bersarinplatz Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Tiergarten
Gourmet restaurants a must-see zoo and top sights from Zoo Berlin to Potsdamer Platz – discover Tiergarten, a destination also famous for its shopping.
