Guidebook for Berlin
Shopping
Historical building/courtyard turned as house of Berlin local fashion, arts and craft, and concept stores. There are also many restaurants, bars and cafes inside and around the courtyard.
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Hackescher Hof
40 Rosenthaler Str.Historical building/courtyard turned as house of Berlin local fashion, arts and craft, and concept stores. There are also many restaurants, bars and cafes inside and around the courtyard.
A big department store near-by that has everything you could ask. At the bottom of the store there is also a grocery store where you can get gourmet food.
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Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof Berlin Alexanderplatz
9 AlexanderplatzA big department store near-by that has everything you could ask. At the bottom of the store there is also a grocery store where you can get gourmet food.
Huge shopping mall with tons of shops right next to Galeria Kaufhof. If you can't find what you're looking for from Galeria, you can surely find it at Alexa.
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Shoe City Alexa
Huge shopping mall with tons of shops right next to Galeria Kaufhof. If you can't find what you're looking for from Galeria, you can surely find it at Alexa.
Get your expensive shopping here. Restaurant on the top floor. Here you can also eat fresh oysters for less.
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Kaufhaus des Westens (KaDeWe)
21-24 TauentzienstraßeGet your expensive shopping here. Restaurant on the top floor. Here you can also eat fresh oysters for less.
Huge bookstore on Friedrichstrasse with great selection of everything literature.
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Dussmann das KulturKaufhaus
90 FriedrichstraßeHuge bookstore on Friedrichstrasse with great selection of everything literature.
High-end shopping. World known brands can be found along this street on the western part of Berlin.
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Kurfurstendamm
KurfürstendammHigh-end shopping. World known brands can be found along this street on the western part of Berlin.
BIKINI Berlin is a big new hip shopping Mall (fashion and design concepts, furnitures, art etc) near Zoologischer Garten.
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Bikinihaus
38-50 Budapester Str.BIKINI Berlin is a big new hip shopping Mall (fashion and design concepts, furnitures, art etc) near Zoologischer Garten.
Acai Juice Shop
97 Schönhauser AlleeACAI-
Schönhauser Allee 97, 10439 Berlin
Street full of high-street shopping brands but also home to some of the high end labels.
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Friedrichstraße
FriedrichstraßeStreet full of high-street shopping brands but also home to some of the high end labels.
Drinks & Nightlife
This hotel has an awesome rooftop bar where you can enjoy the view of Berlin horizon and the sunset
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AMANO Rooftop Conference
63-64 Rosenthaler Str.This hotel has an awesome rooftop bar where you can enjoy the view of Berlin horizon and the sunset
This bar is buzzing, they have live music/dj sets and just 4 minutes walk from the apartment.
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Mein Haus am See
197-198 BrunnenstraßeThis bar is buzzing, they have live music/dj sets and just 4 minutes walk from the apartment.
Great Italian restaurant just across the apartment!
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Al Contadino Sotto Le Stelle Restaurant
36 AuguststraßeGreat Italian restaurant just across the apartment!
A cool bar to hang out. Favourite drink is called the Mexicana - a bloody mary type of shot. A group of 3-4 can easily finish a bottle. There is a ping pong table and fun games are played at night.
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Schmittz
19 GormannstraßeA cool bar to hang out. Favourite drink is called the Mexicana - a bloody mary type of shot. A group of 3-4 can easily finish a bottle. There is a ping pong table and fun games are played at night.
Locals favourite in Berlin. Drinks are good, music is amazing and a lot of fun, beautiful people. Although it is nearly impossible to get into in the weekends, it makes for a great Thursday evening.
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Kitty Cheng
99 TorstraßeLocals favourite in Berlin. Drinks are good, music is amazing and a lot of fun, beautiful people. Although it is nearly impossible to get into in the weekends, it makes for a great Thursday evening.
Upscale bar with wonderful view of the west side of Berlin and overlooking the Zoo. Their cocktails are pricey but yummy. Guests are usually well-dressed, different scene to east side patrons.
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Kemmons Bar
65 Nürnberger Str.Upscale bar with wonderful view of the west side of Berlin and overlooking the Zoo. Their cocktails are pricey but yummy. Guests are usually well-dressed, different scene to east side patrons.
One of the oldest bars in Berlin where you can grab a drink after an exhausting day of exploring the city. Just a few steps away to the apartment.
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Hackbarth's
49A AuguststraßeOne of the oldest bars in Berlin where you can grab a drink after an exhausting day of exploring the city. Just a few steps away to the apartment.
One of the oldest beer garden. It's a nice place to sit and drink beer on a sunny day in and a favourite hang out of locals.
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Prater Beer Garden Berlin
7-9 KastanienalleeOne of the oldest beer garden. It's a nice place to sit and drink beer on a sunny day in and a favourite hang out of locals.
It's a fancy/funky bar and restaurant under the rail, which if you do not know of its existence, you might never know it's there. Reservation is required as the small restau is usually full.
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Tausend
11 SchiffbauerdammIt's a fancy/funky bar and restaurant under the rail, which if you do not know of its existence, you might never know it's there. Reservation is required as the small restau is usually full.
Sightseeing
Visit the Berlin cathedral or hang out in front lawn on a nice sunny day. Behind it, across the river Spree, there are also a few beach bars to relax and enjoy some sunshine.
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Berlin Cathedral Church
Am LustgartenVisit the Berlin cathedral or hang out in front lawn on a nice sunny day. Behind it, across the river Spree, there are also a few beach bars to relax and enjoy some sunshine.
Fernseher Turm or Alex -This is to Berlin like Eiffel to Paris. It was constructed in 1960s by the GDR. It has a restaurant at the top where you can have a full view of the city.
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Berliner Fernsehturm
1A PanoramastraßeFernseher Turm or Alex -This is to Berlin like Eiffel to Paris. It was constructed in 1960s by the GDR. It has a restaurant at the top where you can have a full view of the city.
Jüdische Gemeinde zu Berlin K.d.ö.R.
28-31 Oranienburger Str.Learn about Jewish history in Berlin.
Enjoy summer here like a local! This place is buzzing in summer.
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The Volkspark am Weinberg
14-20 WeinbergswegEnjoy summer here like a local! This place is buzzing in summer.
The Brandenburg Gate is a former city gate, rebuilt in the late 18th century as a neoclassical triumphal arch, and now one of the most well known landmarks of Germany.
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Brandenburg Gate
Pariser PlatzThe Brandenburg Gate is a former city gate, rebuilt in the late 18th century as a neoclassical triumphal arch, and now one of the most well known landmarks of Germany.
The building is a historical edifice constructed to the house of the Imperial Diet of the German Empire. It was opened in 1894. The large glass dome at the very top has a 360-degree view of Berlin.
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Reichstag Building
1 Platz der RepublikThe building is a historical edifice constructed to the house of the Imperial Diet of the German Empire. It was opened in 1894. The large glass dome at the very top has a 360-degree view of Berlin.
Checkpoint Charlie was the name given by the Western Allies to the best-known Berlin Wall crossing point between East Berlin and West Berlin during the Cold War.
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Checkpoint Charlie
43-45 FriedrichstraßeCheckpoint Charlie was the name given by the Western Allies to the best-known Berlin Wall crossing point between East Berlin and West Berlin during the Cold War.
Charlottenburg Palace is the largest palace in Berlin and the only surviving royal residence in the city dating back to the time of Hohenzollern family.
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Charlottenburg Palace
10-22 Spandauer DammCharlottenburg Palace is the largest palace in Berlin and the only surviving royal residence in the city dating back to the time of Hohenzollern family.
Historical main building of the university, dates back to 17th century. Visit the second floor where a gallery of it's famous graduates hang -Einstein included.
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Humboldt University of Berlin
6 Unter den LindenHistorical main building of the university, dates back to 17th century. Visit the second floor where a gallery of it's famous graduates hang -Einstein included.
A double-deck bridge crossing Berlin's River Spree, considered one of the city's landmarks. From East Side gallery you can continue walking towards this bridge. Nearby: Golden Handcuff graffiti.
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Oberbaumeck
5 BevernstraßeA double-deck bridge crossing Berlin's River Spree, considered one of the city's landmarks. From East Side gallery you can continue walking towards this bridge. Nearby: Golden Handcuff graffiti.
A must see! Famous part of the Berlin wall about 1.3 km long turned into an open gallery of graffitis by famous artist from all around the world.
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East Side Gallery
3-100 MühlenstraßeA must see! Famous part of the Berlin wall about 1.3 km long turned into an open gallery of graffitis by famous artist from all around the world.
One of the largest Jewish Museums in Europe. It exhibits 2 millennia of Geman-Jewish history.
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Jewish Museum Berlin
9-14 LindenstraßeOne of the largest Jewish Museums in Europe. It exhibits 2 millennia of Geman-Jewish history.
The town hall of Berlin, a mere 12 minutes walk from the apartment. Its magnificent red building is built in 1861 and a reminiscent of Notre-Dame Cathedral de Laon, France.
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Rotes Rathaus
15 RathausstraßeThe town hall of Berlin, a mere 12 minutes walk from the apartment. Its magnificent red building is built in 1861 and a reminiscent of Notre-Dame Cathedral de Laon, France.
Berlin Wall Memorial
111 Bernauer Str.2 stations away or 18 minutes walk.
A lovely cathedral near Zoologischer Garten. Beautiful to look at when lighted specially from above - Monkey bar or Neni Restaurant.
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Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
BreitscheidplatzA lovely cathedral near Zoologischer Garten. Beautiful to look at when lighted specially from above - Monkey bar or Neni Restaurant.
Lovely square in Berlin. Nearby is the Hausvogteiplatz which is once the centre of fashion trade.
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Gendarmenmarkt
GendarmenmarktLovely square in Berlin. Nearby is the Hausvogteiplatz which is once the centre of fashion trade.
The oldest part of Berlin. Historical neighbourhood. Good stroll to look back at old Berlin.
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Zum Nußbaum
3 Am NußbaumThe oldest part of Berlin. Historical neighbourhood. Good stroll to look back at old Berlin.
Wannsee (Lake) is said to be the number-one bathing and recreation spot for Berliners. It is also where you might get a glimpse of Berlins high society Villas. Great hang out in Summer!
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Großer Wannsee
Wannsee (Lake) is said to be the number-one bathing and recreation spot for Berliners. It is also where you might get a glimpse of Berlins high society Villas. Great hang out in Summer!
Gorgeous street by the canal with many cozy and awesome restaurants along it. Great to stroll along it or just have some cozy afternoon drinks.
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Paul-Lincke-Ufer
Paul-Lincke-UferGorgeous street by the canal with many cozy and awesome restaurants along it. Great to stroll along it or just have some cozy afternoon drinks.
A charming and well known street in Kreuzberg. Full of cosy cafés, interesting shops of all kinds (antiques, clothes, knickknacks, second hand, food specialties), and great restaurants.
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Bergmannkiez
A charming and well known street in Kreuzberg. Full of cosy cafés, interesting shops of all kinds (antiques, clothes, knickknacks, second hand, food specialties), and great restaurants.
Another lively and trendy street in Kreuzberg, just like Bergmanstrasse- it is a home to many awesome restaurants, bars and independent little shops.
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Oranienstraße
OranienstraßeAnother lively and trendy street in Kreuzberg, just like Bergmanstrasse- it is a home to many awesome restaurants, bars and independent little shops.
Potsdam is the charming neighbour of Berlin about 45 minutes away via S-Bahn train. Worth for a day trip visit and see the old magnificent Sanssouci Palace and other old historical buildings.
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Potsdam
Potsdam is the charming neighbour of Berlin about 45 minutes away via S-Bahn train. Worth for a day trip visit and see the old magnificent Sanssouci Palace and other old historical buildings.
A good location for seeing modern architecture in Berlin and has an array of cafes, restuarants and shops within it. It is conveniently located near many other attractions in Berlin.
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Potsdamer Platz
Potsdamer PlatzA good location for seeing modern architecture in Berlin and has an array of cafes, restuarants and shops within it. It is conveniently located near many other attractions in Berlin.
Everything Else
Soho House is members-only but I can recommend the Cowshed Massage/Spa in there which is accessible to non-members and offers really good relaxation treatments. Booking in advance is required.
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Soho House Berlin
1 TorstraßeSoho House is members-only but I can recommend the Cowshed Massage/Spa in there which is accessible to non-members and offers really good relaxation treatments. Booking in advance is required.
REWE
23-26 InvalidenstraßeGrocery till 10 PM :)
Well-known favourite club/hang out by the river. They play electronic music and goes on during the day. (Un-posh venue but trendy)
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Club der Visionäre
1 Am FlutgrabenWell-known favourite club/hang out by the river. They play electronic music and goes on during the day. (Un-posh venue but trendy)
Postbank Filiale
39 Prenzlauer AlleeNearest ATM machine and post office.
If you are in Berlin to be inspired for awesome design inspiration- awesome furnitures among other things - this place is the right stop for you.
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stilwerk
If you are in Berlin to be inspired for awesome design inspiration- awesome furnitures among other things - this place is the right stop for you.
A street where you can find some of the known Berlin fashion labels.
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Mulackstraße
MulackstraßeA street where you can find some of the known Berlin fashion labels.
Market for some antique hunting.
The other big one is at Strasse des 17. Juni open on weekends.
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Flea market at Boxhagener Platz
1 Boxhagener PlatzMarket for some antique hunting.
The other big one is at Strasse des 17. Juni open on weekends.
The antique, book and art market located at Museum Island. Taking place at the weekend, it is worth a stop during a sightseeing tour through Mitte district.
Flohmarkt an der Museumsinsel
The antique, book and art market located at Museum Island. Taking place at the weekend, it is worth a stop during a sightseeing tour through Mitte district.
The flea market in Mauerpark is only on Sundays. The other big one and very well known is at Strasse des 17. Juni open on weekends. Second hand stuff, new handcrafts, art and design objects.
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Fleamarket at Mauerpark
63-64 Bernauer Str.The flea market in Mauerpark is only on Sundays. The other big one and very well known is at Strasse des 17. Juni open on weekends. Second hand stuff, new handcrafts, art and design objects.
A world known electro club in Berlin. If you plan a night out here, dress down and don't come in groups. Specially not a all-men group. More importantly don't look like a tourist! ;)
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Panorama Bar
Am Wriezener BahnhofA world known electro club in Berlin. If you plan a night out here, dress down and don't come in groups. Specially not a all-men group. More importantly don't look like a tourist! ;)
Arts & Culture
Friedrichstadt-Palast
107 FriedrichstraßeGet entertained here...
Mauerprk is a public linear park in Berlins Prenzlauer Berg District. On Sundays, there is a huge flea market that is a must see. Furthermore many Berliners hang out here, do BBQ and karaoke.
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Mauerpark
63 GleimstraßeMauerprk is a public linear park in Berlins Prenzlauer Berg District. On Sundays, there is a huge flea market that is a must see. Furthermore many Berliners hang out here, do BBQ and karaoke.
Cool electro club. There's also rooftop bar open duing summer with lovely view of the city, beautiful people and atmosphere. There is entrance fee late at night about €10-15.
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House of Weekend
7 AlexanderstraßeCool electro club. There's also rooftop bar open duing summer with lovely view of the city, beautiful people and atmosphere. There is entrance fee late at night about €10-15.
Originally built and operated as a brewery, now serves as venue for cultural entertainments like concerts, plays and open air concerts. Check out the programs from its website before your arrival.
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KulturBrauerei
36 Schönhauser AlleeOriginally built and operated as a brewery, now serves as venue for cultural entertainments like concerts, plays and open air concerts. Check out the programs from its website before your arrival.
To experience real Berlin, check out the old industrial buildings turned into a compound of several bars and food stalls on Revaler Street. Really pleasant athmostphere with some bands playing live.
Streetfood Berlin Village Market
99 Revaler StraßeTo experience real Berlin, check out the old industrial buildings turned into a compound of several bars and food stalls on Revaler Street. Really pleasant athmostphere with some bands playing live.
Food Scene
This is an awesome café! Berliners favourite.
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THE BARN Café Coffee roasters Berlin
8 Schönhauser AlleeThis is an awesome café! Berliners favourite.
Cocolo Ramen
3 GipsstraßeOne of the best sushi place in town!
NAMU sushi lounge
17 Oranienburger Str.Great for lunch!
Monsieur Vuong
46 Alte Schönhauser Str.Berlin institution for vietnamese food!
Nola's
9 VeteranenstraßeRestaurant within the park. Awesome place for Sunday brunch buffet!
Favourite ramen house in the city. Recommend getting the Tonkotsu bowl. If you are really hungry ask for the extra noodles.
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Cocolo Ramen
3 GipsstraßeFavourite ramen house in the city. Recommend getting the Tonkotsu bowl. If you are really hungry ask for the extra noodles.
Asian fusion place with great outdoor seating. Would recommend the roast beef bowl or the seafood bowl. If you are still hungry after dinner, recommend the green tea ice cream with caramel and nuts.
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DUDU
134 TorstraßeAsian fusion place with great outdoor seating. Would recommend the roast beef bowl or the seafood bowl. If you are still hungry after dinner, recommend the green tea ice cream with caramel and nuts.
It has a decent burger and fries. Used to be an old Chinese restaurant. At night the entertainment can be very interesting -from bands playing to the other types of shows.
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FESTSAAL KÜCHE
2 Am FlutgrabenIt has a decent burger and fries. Used to be an old Chinese restaurant. At night the entertainment can be very interesting -from bands playing to the other types of shows.
Best pastrami sandwich in Berlin! The corned beed, called salt beef, is great here too.
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Mogg
11-13 AuguststraßeBest pastrami sandwich in Berlin! The corned beed, called salt beef, is great here too.
One of Berlins best Greek restau along Oderberger street - one of the most beautiful streets in the city, wide boulevard with beautiful, colourful apartment buildings.
Restaurant Labyrinth
16 Oderberger StraßeOne of Berlins best Greek restau along Oderberger street - one of the most beautiful streets in the city, wide boulevard with beautiful, colourful apartment buildings.
One of the best authentic Vietnamese restaurant in town. Because it's so good, it's usually busy and could have a long waiting list.
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Đistrict Một – Saigon Street Food
62 Rosenthaler Str.One of the best authentic Vietnamese restaurant in town. Because it's so good, it's usually busy and could have a long waiting list.
One of my favourite French restaurant in Berlin. I heard it is also Mrs Merkels favourite. ;) Small, cozy restaurant in the trendy area of Prenzlauer Berg- Botzowviertel.
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Chez Maurice
39 BötzowstraßeOne of my favourite French restaurant in Berlin. I heard it is also Mrs Merkels favourite. ;) Small, cozy restaurant in the trendy area of Prenzlauer Berg- Botzowviertel.
Lovely cozy cafe on Botzowviertel. It's my favourite when in Prenzlauer Berg.
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KaffeeRaum Berlin
25 BötzowstraßeLovely cozy cafe on Botzowviertel. It's my favourite when in Prenzlauer Berg.
Tipica
19 RosenstraßeOne of my favourite Mexican restaurant in Berlin.
A quality Korean restaurant nearby. Good enough to satisfy your craving if you really fancy a korean meal.
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YamYam Berlin
6 Alte Schönhauser Str.A quality Korean restaurant nearby. Good enough to satisfy your craving if you really fancy a korean meal.
A chinese tea house that serves very tasty selection of dumplings. A must-try - stripes of beef with coriander from its specials list.
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Yumcha Heroes
8 WeinbergswegA chinese tea house that serves very tasty selection of dumplings. A must-try - stripes of beef with coriander from its specials list.
An awesome restaurant cafe with amazing food and a favourite of hip crowd, young and old. It's open 24 hours. A must try is Kaiserschmarrn, a traditional Austrian pancake. I promise it is heavenly!
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Schwarzes Cafe
148 KantstraßeAn awesome restaurant cafe with amazing food and a favourite of hip crowd, young and old. It's open 24 hours. A must try is Kaiserschmarrn, a traditional Austrian pancake. I promise it is heavenly!
Buzzing street full of awesome restaurants-a couple of minutes walk from the flat. You will also find an Organic food shop here called BIOMARKT am WEINBERG.
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Weinbergsweg
WeinbergswegBuzzing street full of awesome restaurants-a couple of minutes walk from the flat. You will also find an Organic food shop here called BIOMARKT am WEINBERG.
Restaurant with wonderful atmosphere, serving delicious organic fusion/German cuisine. Not far from the apartment!
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Katz Orange
22 BergstraßeRestaurant with wonderful atmosphere, serving delicious organic fusion/German cuisine. Not far from the apartment!
Small inconspicuous Mexican restaurant with really tasty selection of meals! Beef burrito is a favourite with so tasty tender meat!
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NETA - Mexican Street Food
5 WeinbergswegSmall inconspicuous Mexican restaurant with really tasty selection of meals! Beef burrito is a favourite with so tasty tender meat!
This is another awesome vietnamese gourmet baguette, great for quick lunch. Recommend to try the Beef di Opla.
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Cô Cô bánh mì deli
2 Rosenthaler Str.This is another awesome vietnamese gourmet baguette, great for quick lunch. Recommend to try the Beef di Opla.
Grill Royal
105b FriedrichstraßeA really fancy steak restaurant. Expensive but worth it.
Essentials
BIO COMPANY Dircksenstraße
145-147 DircksenstraßeWhere you can get organic food.
Kiezmarkt Lebensmittelhandel GmbH
A small grocery shop near the 2 minutes away from the apartment.
This awesome bakery is where you get the freshest baked bread. About 8 minutes walk from the apartment but totally worth the effort if you want the best freshly baked German bread for breakfast.
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Zeit für Brot
4 Alte Schönhauser Str.This awesome bakery is where you get the freshest baked bread. About 8 minutes walk from the apartment but totally worth the effort if you want the best freshly baked German bread for breakfast.
A cozy cafe down the road from the flat, Auguststrasse 29C 10119. (It shows differently on the map ) A must try is their Walnut cake. It is their best seller!
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FACTORY GIRL
29c AuguststraßeA cozy cafe down the road from the flat, Auguststrasse 29C 10119. (It shows differently on the map ) A must try is their Walnut cake. It is their best seller!