Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf Travel Guide

Berlin
Charlottenburg showing street scenes and outdoor eating as well as a small group of people
The glamorous heart of former West Berlin remains one of Berlin’s most coveted neighborhoods and the city’s premier retail destination.

Once its own autonomous city, Charlottenburg has been a central and defining district of Greater Berlin since 1920. During the Cold War era, Charlottenburg became the center of West Berlin and it has remained a prominent business, cultural and retail district in the years following reunification. Spend a day exploring the upscale boutiques lining Berlin’s most notable promenade, Kurfürstendamm. Visit the many museums and galleries that have helped make Charlottenburg such a popular destination.

To begin your exploration of Charlottenburg, take the train to Bahnhof Zoo, not an animal zoo, but one of Berlin’s major transportation hubs. Many of the city’s aboveground and underground rail systems traverse Charlottenburg, along with Berlin’s network of double-decker buses, which provide great views of the region.

Visit Schloss Charlottenburg (Charlottenburg Palace) to admire its baroque and rococo architecture and stroll around its landscaped gardens. Constructed in the 17th century, it remains the largest palace in Berlin and a major neighborhood attraction. Venture across the road to find two of the city’s most important collections of art. Visit the Berggruen Museum for works of modern art by Picasso, Klee and Matisse and stop at the Bröhan Museum to see breathtaking examples of art nouveau and art deco works.

Allow time to tour C/O Berlin, the city’s premier photography museum. The gallery is housed in the former American House, a building rich with its own history. Walk a few minutes north to see the works of one of Germany’s most famous fashion photographers at the Helmut Newton Foundation.

Bring children to the historic Berlin Zoo, which is located in the sprawling Tiergarten park. Enter through the Lion Gate or Elephant Gate and discover more than 18,000 animals and educational displays.

Charlottenburg is a culinary destination as much as it is a cultural one. Enjoy traditional German cuisine or stop at Berlin’s unofficial Chinatown on Kantstraße to sample Taiwanese noodles and fried duck. Find kneipen (traditional bars) in the area, where you can relax after a day on your feet. Visit neighboring Wilmersdorf within the Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf borough.


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Top hotels in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf

The Hoxton Charlottenburg
The Hoxton Charlottenburg
Meinekestrasse 18-19, Berlin
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,771 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
฿4,771
฿5,361 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Berlin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (226 reviews)
"The building is beautifully decorated, the rooms perfectly equipped, the little thoughts like breakfast in bed and the late night lobby bar are brilliant. I had the most lovely 6 nights in the Hoxton Berlin, can’t recommend enough!"

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2024

The Hoxton Charlottenburg
Scandic Berlin Kurfürstendamm
Scandic Berlin Kurfürstendamm
Augsburger Str. 5, Berlin, BE
The price is ฿3,400 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
฿3,400
฿3,820 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Berlin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,015 reviews)
"Good hotel in a good area for shopping and restaurants"

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2024

Scandic Berlin Kurfürstendamm
Dorint Kurfürstendamm Berlin
Dorint Kurfürstendamm Berlin
Augsburger Str. 41, Berlin, BE
The price is ฿4,287 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
฿4,287
฿4,816 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Berlin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (939 reviews)
"Excellent location Too class hitel"

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2024

Dorint Kurfürstendamm Berlin
SANA Berlin Hotel
SANA Berlin Hotel
4 out of 5
Nuernberger Str. 33-34, Berlin, BE
The price is ฿3,707 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
฿3,707
฿4,165 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Berlin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (937 reviews)
"Have a normal toilet door with a lock!"

Reviewed on 24 Oct 2024

SANA Berlin Hotel
Select Hotel Style Berlin
Select Hotel Style Berlin
Franklinstrasse 22, Berlin, BE
The price is ฿2,441 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
฿2,441
฿2,742 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Berlin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Nice room and hotel, access convoluted by doors.
"Check in was good, and whilst room was very good, it lacked kettle, coffee etc until requested. Access via lift and numerous doors was convoluted and not user friendly. Cleaning was average, particularly on weekends."

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2024

Select Hotel Style Berlin
Crowne Plaza Berlin City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Crowne Plaza Berlin City Centre, an IHG Hotel
4 out of 5
Nuernberger Strasse 65, Berlin, BE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,244 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
฿3,244
฿3,818 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Berlin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (966 reviews)
"Friendly staff"

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2024

Crowne Plaza Berlin City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf

Schloss Charlottenburg showing a sunset, heritage architecture and heritage elements

Charlottenburg

Enjoy the fantastic nightlife in Charlottenburg. Kurfürstendamm is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Richard Wagner Place U-Bahn or Bismarckstrasse U-Bahn to see more of Berlin.

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West Berlin Centre

Travellers choose West Berlin Centre for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Uhlandstrasse U-Bahn or Savignyplatz S-Bahn and check out top sights like Kurfürstendamm.

West Berlin Centre
Wilmersdorf featuring street scenes

Wilmersdorf

4.5/5(174 area reviews)

Consider a visit to Kurfürstendamm and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Wilmersdorf. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Hohenzollernplatz U-Bahn or Guntzelstrasse U-Bahn.

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Spandau

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

Historical sites, lake views and spas highlight some notable features of Spandau. Make a stop by Spandau Citadel or Havel while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Rathaus Spandau U-Bahn or Altstadt Spandau U-Bahn to get around town.

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Moabit

Travellers choose Moabit for its great bars. Hop aboard the metro at Birkenstrasse U-Bahn or Turmstrasse U-Bahn and check out top sights like Classic Remise Berlin.

Moabit
Schoeneberg featuring a city

Schöneberg

4.5/5(141 area reviews)

Schoneberg City Hall and Nollendorfplatz are top sights in Schöneberg, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Eisenacher Street U-Bahn or Kleistpark U-Bahn to see more sights in the area.

Schöneberg

Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf Travel Guide