Scheunenviertel 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
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
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Berlin Tickets
From Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour
Top hotels in Scheunenviertel
Lux 11 Berlin Mitte
We were very happy about our stay. We loved the hotels location next to many attractions. It felt safe and although it was new years and loud at night we found the hotel well insulated to keep out the noise and keep in the heat. The bed was comfortable and the shower’s were hot. The hotel staff was ...
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Numa Berlin Weinmeister
Room was very comfortable. Just had to figure out a few things by myself. How to get clean towels and toilet paper. There are no maids and no one to talk to, but on the first floor when you come in there are draws with clean towels .just had to figure it out by myself. Other than that is it in a ...
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
Clean good location rooms okay at best
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals
Perfect room size, good location, easy and straightforward check in/ check out ! Very good parking lot, I would definitely stay there again. No doubt
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Berlin
Excellent customer service and great rooms
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Radisson Collection Hotel, Berlin
Great location, friendly staff, clean room.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Scheunenviertel
Mitte
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Mitte. Check out top attractions like Potsdamer Platz and Alexanderplatz, and jump on the metro at Unter den Linden Station or S+U Friedrichstraße Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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.
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
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.
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.
Tiergarten
Gourmet restaurants a must-see zoo and top sights from Potsdamer Platz to Bauhaus Archive – discover Tiergarten, a destination also famous for its shopping.
