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.
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.
Brandenburg Gate
This symbol of German unification ranks alongside Paris' Arc de Triomphe as one of Europe’s most iconic and emotive monuments.
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 art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
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
Top hotels in Potsdam West
Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
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Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals
Hotel was excellent clean and near everything we wanted to go to
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Berlin
Lovely hotel, brilliant room with fantastic views across the city
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Radisson Collection Hotel, Berlin
Staff were very pleasant and engaging.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Steigenberger Hotel Am Kanzleramt
Room is clean and tidy. The sauna experience is good
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Mercure Hotel MOA Berlin
The room was very nice and the staff was very friendly!
Reviewed on 3 Jan 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 Botanical Garden and Griebnitzsee 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.
