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Mitte

Berlin

Berlin's historic centre, from the Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag along Unter den Linden to Museum Island, Alexanderplatz and the courtyards of Hackescher Markt.

Best for First visit · Upscale · Business

Transport
5/5
Sights
5/5
Value
3/5
Quiet
3/5
Food
4/5

Typical mid-range hotel ~$210/night · 5 min to Alexanderplatz

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Mitte on the map

Why stay here

  • The main sights within walking distance
  • Every U-Bahn and S-Bahn line nearby
  • Hotels for every budget

Who should stay here

  • First-time visitors
  • History and museum lovers
  • Business travellers

Not ideal if…

  • You want late-night clubbing on your doorstep
  • You want a local neighbourhood feel
  • You want the lowest prices

What it's like

Mitte has most of the sights you came for: the Brandenburg Gate and Reichstag, the Holocaust Memorial, Unter den Linden, Gendarmenmarkt and the five museums of Museum Island beside the Spree. Around Hackescher Markt and Rosenthaler Straße, old courtyards hold galleries, boutiques and bars.

It's the most convenient base for a first visit, with every transport line passing through. Parts of it are busy and touristy, especially around Alexanderplatz and Friedrichstraße, and it's quieter at night than Kreuzberg or Friedrichshain.

Best streets and sub-areas

  • Unter den Linden

    Grand boulevard from the Brandenburg Gate to Museum Island.

  • Hackescher Markt

    Courtyards, boutiques and restaurants around the S-Bahn station.

  • Torstraße

    Bars and restaurants at the northern edge of Mitte.

Getting around

Nearest stations
Alexanderplatz, Hackescher Markt, Friedrichstraße and Brandenburger Tor stations on the S-Bahn and U-Bahn, plus trams.
To Alexanderplatz
About 5 minutes
From Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
About 40 minutes: FEX airport express or the RE7/RB14 regional trains to Alexanderplatz or Hauptbahnhof.

Nearby attractions

  • Museum Island

    Five museums, including the Neues Museum with the bust of Nefertiti.

  • Reichstag dome

    Free glass dome over parliament; register online in advance.

  • Brandenburg Gate

    The symbol of the city, best early or at night.

  • Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe

    Field of concrete stelae with an information centre below.

Where to eat and drink

  • Hackesche Höfe

    Restaurants and bars in Art Nouveau courtyards.

  • Torstraße

    Cocktail bars and modern restaurants.

Where to stay in Mitte

A few hotels we'd book in this area, at different budgets.

Luxury pick

Hotel Adlon Kempinski

Why we like it: Berlin's most famous hotel, next to the Brandenburg Gate.

Typical luxury rate in Mitte: ~$470/night

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Luxury pick

Hotel de Rome

Why we like it: Former bank on Bebelplatz with a rooftop terrace.

Typical luxury rate in Mitte: ~$470/night

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Best value

Circus Hotel

Why we like it: Friendly, well-designed hotel on Rosenthaler Platz.

Typical mid-range rate in Mitte: ~$210/night

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Hotels in MitteMid-range from ~$210/night

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