Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf Travel Guide

Berlin

Charlottenburg showing street scenes and outdoor eating as well as a small group of people
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Charlottenburg showing outdoor art
Charlottenburg which includes a park as well as a small group of people
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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)Opens in a new window 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 ZooOpens in a new window, which is located in the sprawling TiergartenOpens in a new window 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 WilmersdorfOpens in a new window within the Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf borough.


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Top hotels in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf

Scandic Berlin Kurfürstendamm

Scandic Berlin Kurfürstendamm

Augsburger Str. 5, Berlin, BE
The price is ₹7,988 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
₹7,988
₹9,188 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified 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! (1,028 reviews)
"Brilliant accessible location, 5 mins walk from the zoo train station."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Scandic Berlin Kurfürstendamm
Best Western Plus Plaza Berlin Kurfuerstendamm

Best Western Plus Plaza Berlin Kurfuerstendamm

Kurfürstendamm 203, Berlin, BE
The price is ₹8,883 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
₹8,883
₹10,218 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Berlin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Nice hotel, friendly and helpful staff, cafes and restaurants in the neighborhood as well as grocery stores. Close to a good transportation network for getting around the city (train, metro and buses). We enjoyed our stay here."

Reviewed on 25 May 2025

Best Western Plus Plaza Berlin Kurfuerstendamm
Dorint Kurfürstendamm Berlin

Dorint Kurfürstendamm Berlin

Augsburger Str. 41, Berlin, BE
The price is ₹10,500 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
₹10,500
₹12,078 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"Everything was great: easy check-in (a little early, in fact, which was greatly appreciated after a long flight), a spacious and clean room, HUGE and comfy bed, surprisingly large bathroom suite with proper doors for bathroom privacy as well as separate shower and large bathtub, a kettle with coffee ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Dorint Kurfürstendamm Berlin
SANA Berlin Hotel

SANA Berlin Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Nuernberger Str. 33-34, Berlin, BE
The price is ₹10,185 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
₹10,185
₹11,715 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,024 reviews)
"We really liked this property and will be sure to return on our next visit to Berlin"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

SANA Berlin Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin Ku'damm

DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin Ku'damm

Los-Angeles-Platz 1, Berlin, BE
The price is ₹8,793 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹8,793
₹10,114 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Berlin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (357 reviews)
"My wife and I love staying in Hilton Hotels anywhere we go, it’s always very comfortable and relaxing place, also breakfast is great, we believe they include always local food by breakfast buffet and we enjoy that too. Thanks for the welcoming cookies at the reception, way to go."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin Ku'damm
Leonardo Hotel Berlin

Leonardo Hotel Berlin

3.5 out of 5
Wilmersdorfer Str. 32, (Entrance: Spielhagenstr.), Berlin, BE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹6,748 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
₹6,748
₹7,761 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Berlin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Nice hotel in city center. Good for business and leisure. Good breakfast Parking is small if occupied you can park at Opera 3min walk..."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2025

Leonardo Hotel Berlin
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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 Meilenwerk Car Museum.

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