Guidebook for Berlin
Food Scene
Falafel with peanut sauce is the kiez's top fast-food choice for vegans.
21 Einheimische empfehlen
Nil Grünberger Straße
Falafel with peanut sauce is the kiez's top fast-food choice for vegans.
Restaurant Bastard
122 Reichenberger StraßeGreat lunch specials, creative seasonal food
Old-school Berlin cuisine and beer hall that is surprisingly very tasty, without the crowds of Henne. Go for the roast chicken and a mug of Aventinus.
24 Einheimische empfehlen
Zur kleinen Markthalle
32 LegiendammOld-school Berlin cuisine and beer hall that is surprisingly very tasty, without the crowds of Henne. Go for the roast chicken and a mug of Aventinus.
Best slice of cheesecake in Berlin, with freshly roasted coffee.
177 Einheimische empfehlen
Five Elephant Kreuzberg
101 Reichenberger Str.Best slice of cheesecake in Berlin, with freshly roasted coffee.
Dim-Sum and modern Chinese food in a stylish setting. Reservations recommended.
82 Einheimische empfehlen
Long March Canteen
20 WrangelstraßeDim-Sum and modern Chinese food in a stylish setting. Reservations recommended.
Mano Cafe
46A Skalitzer Str.Cafe so comfortable you could fall asleep here.
For an upscale night out, this restaurant features excellent Austrian food, from classics such as Tafelspitz to more contemporary and creative dishes.
52 Einheimische empfehlen
Café Restaurant Jolesch
1 Muskauer Str.For an upscale night out, this restaurant features excellent Austrian food, from classics such as Tafelspitz to more contemporary and creative dishes.
Excellent Japanese noodle bar with a huge garden by the canal. The tonkotsu ramen may be the best bowl of soup in town. Arrive before 7 PM to avoid the long lines.
239 Einheimische empfehlen
Cocolo
11 GraefestraßeExcellent Japanese noodle bar with a huge garden by the canal. The tonkotsu ramen may be the best bowl of soup in town. Arrive before 7 PM to avoid the long lines.
Excellent old market hall with street food stalls and many locally-produced gourmet delicacies. Thursday - Saturday.
659 Einheimische empfehlen
Markthalle
34 EisenbahnstraßeExcellent old market hall with street food stalls and many locally-produced gourmet delicacies. Thursday - Saturday.
Cafe-bar "ARTisan"
80 Skalitzer Str.Cozy spot for breakfasts and hangover relief.
Friendly and stylish restaurant serving traditional Georgian cuisine, including perfect Khachapuri and Tabaka.
6 Einheimische empfehlen
Schwiliko Restaurant
29 Schlesische Str.Friendly and stylish restaurant serving traditional Georgian cuisine, including perfect Khachapuri and Tabaka.
Kreuzberg's best upscale restaurant, well worth a splurge for its exhilarating tasting menu, and beautifully-paired salty beer. Reservations essential.
19 Einheimische empfehlen
Lode & Stijn
25 Lausitzer Str.Kreuzberg's best upscale restaurant, well worth a splurge for its exhilarating tasting menu, and beautifully-paired salty beer. Reservations essential.
Entertainment & Activities
Trippy indoor minigolf in the park. Reservations essential.
32 Einheimische empfehlen
Black Light Mini Golf Berlin
1 Görlitzer Str.Trippy indoor minigolf in the park. Reservations essential.
Cinema that usually shows English-language movies that are NOT dubbed into German (a rarity here)
103 Einheimische empfehlen
Babylon Kreuzberg
126 Dresdener Str.Cinema that usually shows English-language movies that are NOT dubbed into German (a rarity here)
Indoor swimming pool and sauna just across the park, open year-round
31 Einheimische empfehlen
Wellenbad am Spreewaldplatz - Berliner Bäder
59H Wiener StraßeIndoor swimming pool and sauna just across the park, open year-round
On cold or rainy days, relax at this thermal spa with a floating pool and several baths and saunas. Avoid the crowds by going midweek.
101 Einheimische empfehlen
Liquidrom
10 MöckernstraßeOn cold or rainy days, relax at this thermal spa with a floating pool and several baths and saunas. Avoid the crowds by going midweek.
Berlin's most beautiful movie theatre, screening independent and international films in their original language.
95 Einheimische empfehlen
Kino International
33 Karl-Marx-AlleeBerlin's most beautiful movie theatre, screening independent and international films in their original language.
Shopping
Alternative bookshop specializing in art books, zines, small indie publishers. Lots of English books.
26 Einheimische empfehlen
Motto Berlin
68 Skalitzer Str.Alternative bookshop specializing in art books, zines, small indie publishers. Lots of English books.
Take a side trip to Turkey at this busy outdoor market, Tuesday and Friday afternoons
300 Einheimische empfehlen
Turkish Market (Tuesday/Friday)
Take a side trip to Turkey at this busy outdoor market, Tuesday and Friday afternoons
If you came to Berlin to find your perfect pair of sneakers, this is the shop you had in mind.
25 Einheimische empfehlen
Overkill
195A Köpenicker Str.If you came to Berlin to find your perfect pair of sneakers, this is the shop you had in mind.
Kumru Nuss-Rösterei
46 WrangelstraßeBeloved neighbourhood nut roastery, perfect for a quick snack.
For aficionados of comics and graphic novels, in English and German.
7 Einheimische empfehlen
Modern Graphics Buchhandel Berlin GmbH
22 OranienstraßeFor aficionados of comics and graphic novels, in English and German.
Getting Around
Schlesisches Tor station
The nearest U-Bahn stop, one block away.
Berlin Ostbahnhof station
3 KoppenstraßeThe closest international train station.
Drinks & Nightlife
Trinkteufel
60 Naunynstraße24-hour punk bar, last refuge of a bygone era in Kreuzberg.
Pleasant cafe bar, good for people-watching, and a nice place to start a long night out.
59 Einheimische empfehlen
Bateau Ivre
18 OranienstraßePleasant cafe bar, good for people-watching, and a nice place to start a long night out.
This is the closest you'll ever come to getting drunk inside of a Muppet.
68 Einheimische empfehlen
Roses
187 OranienstraßeThis is the closest you'll ever come to getting drunk inside of a Muppet.
Quirky and queer neighbourhood dive bar, the friendliest spot to meet local characters
12 Einheimische empfehlen
Sofia
93 WrangelstraßeQuirky and queer neighbourhood dive bar, the friendliest spot to meet local characters
Café and restaurant by day, with queer and trans centric discos and karaoke parties at night.
60 Einheimische empfehlen
Südblock
1-2 AdmiralstraßeCafé and restaurant by day, with queer and trans centric discos and karaoke parties at night.
One of Berlin's truly unique nightclubs, for those seeking a more relaxed vibe.
296 Einheimische empfehlen
Salon - Zur wilden Renate
70 Alt-StralauOne of Berlin's truly unique nightclubs, for those seeking a more relaxed vibe.
When you want to go clubbing but your feet are too tired for dancing, walk over to this loungy, semi-outdoor techno venue on the waterfront. Also open on weekend afternoons.
384 Einheimische empfehlen
Club der Visionäre
1 Am FlutgrabenWhen you want to go clubbing but your feet are too tired for dancing, walk over to this loungy, semi-outdoor techno venue on the waterfront. Also open on weekend afternoons.
Sightseeing
If you want to see the Berlin Wall, here it is. Hurry before they tear it down
808 Einheimische empfehlen
East Side Gallery
3-100 MühlenstraßeIf you want to see the Berlin Wall, here it is. Hurry before they tear it down
Awe-inspiring monument to the fallen Russian soldiers in WWII.
182 Einheimische empfehlen
Soviet War Memorial Treptow
PuschkinalleeAwe-inspiring monument to the fallen Russian soldiers in WWII.
Arts & Culture
100% free art museum featuring rotating installations by contemporary artists from around the world.
41 Einheimische empfehlen
Kunstraum Kreuzberg/Bethanien
2 Mariannenpl.100% free art museum featuring rotating installations by contemporary artists from around the world.