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All you need to know about holidays to Berlin

One of the most underrated capital cities in Europe, Berlin is a vibrant metropolis that blends together old and new to create as exciting a holiday destination as you are ever likely to find. With buzzing nightlife, fascinating historical sites and intoxicating local food and drink, this is a destination not to be missed.

What to Do in Berlin

An unmissable historical site during your Berlin holiday is the Berlin wall. Now a monument to the united Germany, it split the city and the country as a whole in half for decades and you can now take walking tours of it with knowledgeable guides. Within walking distance of most hotels in Berlin, the Berlin Philharmonic is one of the most celebrated classical music venues on earth and well worth a visit by the culture-vulture. While the city's many beer halls are fantastic places and make ideal venues to wind down in after a long day exploring the Old Town.

Saving Money in Berlin

There are 12 separate direct UK flights to Berlin, stopping at either Berlin Tegel, Berlin Schonefeld or Berlin Brandenburg. As a result, there is plenty of choice for you when trying to work out the best rate. But wherever you decide to fly from, the easiest way to save money on travelling is to ensure that you book your flights as early as possible, as the cost of flights will only increase the longer you leave them. This is also true of hotels, which charge more for rooms the later you book them. If you really want to save money on accommodation, however, you may want to consider staying in one of the hostels near the Oranienburger Strasse, which are significantly cheaper than the local hotels and offer fantastic facilities.

Travel Tips

Travel Tips for Berlin

  • Kreuzberg Turkish MarketThe Turkish Market in Kreuzberg in Berlin is great fun. If you're self catering, its definitely worth doing grocery shopping here as you will get some bargains. There's not much apart from groceries that's worth buying here but the atmosphere is incredible and towards midday, there are usually some

    posted by wkettlewell

  • Hamburger BahnhofWhat's not to like about somewhere named after food eh? But really this is an excellent modern art gallery. The building has been sympathetically added to during renovation and the collections are excellent, particularly the marx collection.

    posted by kbeach

  • Berlin Wall RemnantsLooking at the wall, this bit is just over 1km long i think, it's really odd to imagine that it went all the way through berlin and divided the city. it's got loads of really intersting painting on and as you walk along you can really grasp the importance of the wall's history, much mkore so than se

    posted by gkifer

  • Jewish MuseumONe of Berlin's most fascinating museums. The Jewish museum is moving and educational and the most innovative and expressive museums I have ever seen.

    posted by fqueer

  • Mercure Hotel & Residenz Berlin Checkpoint CharlieOne of my favorite places to stay when visiting Berlin is the Mercure Hotel & Residenz Berlin Checkpoint Charlie, and is very conveniently located near the center of the city. While the rooms are small and basic, the staff is very efficient and friendly, and is more than happy to recommend a go

    posted by DVC_Chris


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