Scheunenviertel Travel Guide
Berlin
Visit Scheunenviertel
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.
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.
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.
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.
Olympiastadion
Catch an event at Olympiastadion during your trip to Berlin. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Scheunenviertel
Lux 11 Berlin Mitte
Perfect place and location
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals
If you're accustomed to air conditioning this is not the place for you. We were miserable all night long! Even after the staff were kind enough to switch our room it was still unbearablely hot to us but besides that everything else was good
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
Good breakfast
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz
Good internet, really helpful staff and great location
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Berlin
Good breakfast variety and clean rooms though a dark interior makes it a bit depressing. Also WiFi wasn’t working in my room
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
IntercityHotel Berlin Airport BER Terminal 1+2
Excellent hotel, handy location, nice staff and good food
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Scheunenviertel
Mitte
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Mitte. Check out top attractions like Brandenburg Gate and Potsdamer Platz, and jump on the metro at Unter den Linden Station or S+U Friedrichstraße Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Prenzlauer Berg
Travellers choose Prenzlauer Berg for its lively bars. Hop aboard the metro at Thomas-Mann-Straße Tram Stop or Greifswalder Straße-Ostseestraße Tram Stop and check out top sights like Velodrom.
Kreuzberg
Known for its ample dining options and fascinating museums, there's plenty to explore in Kreuzberg. You can visit top attractions like Jewish Museum Berlin and Checkpoint Charlie Museum, and jump on the metro at Prinzenstrasse U-Bahn or Kottbusser Gate U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Friedrichshain
Known for its lively bars and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Friedrichshain. Top attractions like Simon-Dach-Strasse and Boxhagener Platz are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Frankfurter Gate U-Bahn or Bersarinplatz Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like East Side Gallery and Uber Arena. See more of Berlin by jumping on the metro at Gorlitzer U-Bahn or Schlesisches Tor U-Bahn.
Tiergarten
Gourmet restaurants a must-see zoo and top sights from Zoo Berlin to Potsdamer Platz – discover Tiergarten, a destination also famous for its shopping.
