Neukölln

Berlin

A diverse, fast-changing district south of Kreuzberg, with bars in the Reuterkiez, Arabic and Turkish food on Sonnenallee and the vast Tempelhofer Feld.

Best for Budget · Nightlife

Transport: 4/5
Sights: 2/5
Value: 5/5
Quiet: 3/5
Food: 4/5

Typical mid-range hotel ~$130/night · 20 min to Alexanderplatz

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Why stay here

The cheapest rooms in central Berlin
Lively bars and international food
Tempelhofer Feld on the doorstep

Who should stay here

Budget travellers
Return visitors
Travellers who want local Berlin

Not ideal if…

You want the main sights nearby
You want polished hotels
You want quiet streets near Hermannplatz

What it's like

North Neukölln has become the hub of young, international Berlin. The Reuterkiez and Weserstraße are full of bars and cafés, Sonnenallee is lined with Arabic bakeries and restaurants, and the Schillerkiez opens onto Tempelhofer Feld, the old airport turned into a huge park.

It's the best value in central Berlin and has a real local feel, with the U7 and U8 into the centre. It's gritty in places, with few hotels, and the main sights are 20 minutes or more away.

Best streets and sub-areas

Weserstraße
The main bar street of the Reuterkiez.
Sonnenallee
Arabic bakeries, shawarma and sweet shops.
Schillerkiez
Quieter streets by Tempelhofer Feld.

Getting around

Nearest stations: U7 and U8 at Hermannplatz and Rathaus Neukölln, and the S-Bahn ring and S45 at Neukölln station.
To Alexanderplatz: About 20 minutes
From Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): About 35 minutes: S45 S-Bahn straight to Neukölln.

Nearby attractions

Tempelhofer Feld
Cycle or skate down the runways of the old airport.
Klunkerkranich
Rooftop garden bar on top of a shopping centre.
Körnerpark
Sunken formal garden hidden among the streets.

Where to eat and drink

Weserstraße bars
Cheap, laid-back bars open late.
Sonnenallee
Shawarma, falafel and knafeh.

Where to stay in Neukölln

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

Boutique pick

Hüttenpalast

Why we like it: Vintage caravans and cabins inside an old factory hall.

Typical mid-range rate in Neukölln: ~$130/night

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Best value

Estrel Berlin

Why we like it: Germany's largest hotel, with a convention centre, by the canal.