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.
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.
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.
Checkpoint Charlie
You can learn about the history of Berlin with a visit to Checkpoint Charlie. Discover the entertainment choices and shops 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
Hard Rock Cafe Berlin Dining Experience
Berlin City walk Government District and Places of Democracy
Top hotels in Scheunenviertel
Lux 11 Berlin Mitte
We had a very comfortable stay. We enjoyed the cafe area downstairs and the restaurant Luzi was exceptional!
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
Have stayed at Park Inn 3 times and always had a great stay. Easy to walk to a lot of attractions and the U bahn and S bahn are readily accessible when needed.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals
I had a really nice short stay here. The room was clean and comfy and the restaurant food and drinks were GREAT (Mushroom Pasta was delicious). It's in a great location and so many things in the area that are walkable... Loved it
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
The stay was good. Service perfect and location excellent. Very clean and tidy apart from the carpets in the corridors. The room was simple almost DDR-style but the batheoom was top notch. I was going to give the highest marks but something happened. On the the day of my departure I wanted to store ...
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
IntercityHotel Berlin Airport BER Terminal 1+2
Efficient and clean comfort at the Berlin airport
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Berlin
The room was not spotless. There were stains on the toilet walls and corners were dirty. On the shower there were brown spots where water came out. There were chalk in main shower because water sprayed all over.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
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 Brandenburg Gate and Potsdamer Platz, 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 Victory Column – discover Tiergarten, a destination also famous for its shopping.
