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.
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.
Zoo Berlin
Say “guten tag” to some of the world’s most exotic creatures in one of Europe’s most comprehensive and elegant zoos.
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
City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Berlin Tickets
From Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour
Berlin: Highest Swing in Europe
Top hotels in Nikolaiviertel
Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
Enjoyed our stay location is great walking distance to shops and sights
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals
This is a huge hotel with self check in and out. It’s clean and comfortable - located in the area of the city where all the government buildings and consulates are. It’s not in the heart of Berlin, I would say - but perfectly nice and good transport links (bus and underground).
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Berlin
The room was very comfortable and the breakfast is on another level!
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Radisson Collection Hotel, Berlin
Clean hotel very lovely staff
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
SANA Berlin Hotel
All good
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Mercure Hotel Berlin Wittenbergplatz
The room was spotless and the staff were extremely helpful and friendly. The room was a good size, towels were changed every day and the hotel was quiet at night. We didn’t get breakfast there so I can’t comment on it. All in all it was a great hotel and we enjoyed our stay there. The location of ...
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nikolaiviertel
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 Berlinische Galerie and Jewish Museum Berlin, 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.
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.
