Potsdam West 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.
Olympiastadion
Catch an event at Olympiastadion during your trip to Berlin. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
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.
Things to do
Potsdam Tour from Berlin With Guided Sanssouci Palace Visit
From Berlin: Potsdam Highlights & Sanssouci half day Walking Tour
Guided Spanish Tour of Potsdam Discover its Beauty
Party and Beer Bike Private Sightseeing Tour Berlin with Pick-up
Top hotels in Potsdam West
Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
Great hotel. Friendly staff. Wonderful food. Ideal central location with Alexanderplatz station only minutes away, but the hotel is very dated, thin walls meant I could hear everything being said in the next room which didn’t help when they had a screaming child. The hotel also has a room cleaning ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals
Parking is conveniently next to the building. 25 euros per day. There are computers to self checkin but there is a room with staff available to help. The staff are helpful. The room itself had a king bed and two bunk beds. The top bunk is literally at an angle, so it didn’t feel safe to use. But ...
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Berlin
Room very clean. However under the bed was slightly dusty. Nothing severe. Staff were friendly and approachable. I didn’t use the gym or laundry.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Radisson Collection Hotel, Berlin
Good location. Nice room however m
Reviewed on 23 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
TITANIC Chaussee Berlin
Excellent in all aspects except one -- avoid the restaurant. It is mediocre at best with exorbitant (and hidden) prices. A cesar salad ended being $28. And they charge for tap water, it seems. But the hotel itself is fantastic! Great location, great room, great atmosphere.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Potsdam West
Steglitz-Zehlendorf
Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Steglitz-Zehlendorf. Top attractions like Dahlem Museums Complex and Botanical Garden are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Krumme Lanke U-Bahn or Berlin-Zehlendorf S-Bahn to see more of the city.
Spandau
Historical sites, lake views and spas highlight some notable features of Spandau. Make a stop by Spandau Citadel or Havel while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Rathaus Spandau U-Bahn or Altstadt Spandau U-Bahn to get around town.
Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf
Gourmet restaurants a must-see zoo and top sights from Berliner Funkturm to Olympiastadion – discover Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Wilmersdorf
Consider a visit to Kurfürstendamm and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Wilmersdorf. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Hohenzollernplatz U-Bahn or Guntzelstrasse U-Bahn.
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.
West Berlin Centre
Travellers choose West Berlin Centre for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Uhlandstrasse U-Bahn or Savignyplatz S-Bahn and check out top sights like Theatre of the West.
