Friedenau
Berlin
Popular places to visit
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderplatz is a marvellous example of 1960s architecture and a centralised meeting place within Berlin that’s particularly popular with local residents.
Brandenburg Gate
This symbol of German unification ranks alongside Paris' Arc de Triomphe as one of Europe’s most iconic and emotive monuments.
Potsdamer Platz
Berliners come to celebrate their city in this public square, which was completely destroyed during the Second World War and isolated during the Cold War.
Zoo Berlin
Say “Guten Tag” to some of the world’s most exotic creatures in one of the most comprehensive and elegant zoos in Europe.
Olympiastadion
Catch an event at Olympiastadion during your trip to Berlin. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Kurfürstendamm
Often described as “Berlin’s Champs-Élysées,” this elegant promenade is the city’s premier shopping strip and is punctuated with a moving war memorial.
Things to do
Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour
Berlin: Highest Swing in Europe
Berlin Icebar Ticket + 3 Drinks included
Berlin: 1-Hour City Tour by Boat with Guaranteed Seating
Explore Berlin: See All The Iconic Sights & Some Hidden Gems
Top hotels in Friedenau
Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
Great hotel. Friendly staff. Wonderful food. Ideal central location with Alexanderplatz station only minutes away, but the hotel is very dated, thin walls meant I could hear everything being said in the next room which didn’t help when they had a screaming child. The hotel also has a room cleaning ...
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals
Clean room, great staff, good location, fantastic breakfast.
Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Berlin
lovely clean hotel. Inbetween Ubahn stations so travel around the city was easy
Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026
Radisson Collection Hotel, Berlin
Nice clean room with a very modern spa
Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026
Premier Inn Berlin Alexanderplatz
Bar didn’t have Beer AC wasn’t the best, it was very noisy outside all hours of the night people shouting. But great location and hotel was very clean and staff were friendly.
Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026
Sheraton Berlin Grand Hotel Esplanade
room was very different to how it was described. the bathroom was undersupplied, with no hand soap and the supposed "luxury" bath products being pretty bang average in quality, and also empty. we were also told there would be bathrobes, but there were none. we though "at least we can still get 24 ...
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Friedenau
Schöneberg
Schoneberg City Hall and Schoneberg Gasometer 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.
Wilmersdorf
Travelers choose Wilmersdorf for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Hohenzollernplatz U-Bahn or Guntzelstrasse U-Bahn and check out top sights like Kurfürstendamm.
Tempelhof-Schoeneberg
Check out the zoo while you're in Tempelhof-Schoeneberg. Hop on the metro at Tempelhof Station and Tempelhof U-Bahn to see top sights like Schoneberg Gasometer and Tempelhof Park.
West Berlin Centre
Travelers choose West Berlin Centre for its interesting museums. Hop aboard the metro at Uhlandstrasse U-Bahn or Savignyplatz S-Bahn and check out top sights like Theatre of the West.
Tempelhof
The coffeehouses and parks are just a few things visitors like about Tempelhof. Tempelhof Park and Columbiahalle are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Kaiserin Augusta Street U-Bahn or Ullsteinstrasse U-Bahn to get around the larger area.
Tiergarten
Travelers love Tiergarten for its popular shops, and you can see more of Berlin by jumping on the metro at Kurfurstenstrasse U-Bahn or Bundestag U-Bahn. You might spend time checking out top sights like Potsdamer Platz and Bauhaus Archive.
