Travel Advice

If you’ve never been to Germany, then you’re probably as confused as I was before I ventured there the first time. I did wander if all they did over there was drink beer, eat frankfurters and wear their hair in buns; I couldn’t have been more wrong. I knew that Berlin had an amazing history and that culture in the city was thriving, but what I didn’t know was the extent to which the potency of this culture would affect me on my visit. I had one of the best trips of my life so far in Berlin and so have decided to part with my wisdom and tell you where I consider to be the places where everyone should go to drink, eat and shop in the capital of Germany.

Eating

Being a major European city, Berlin has no shortage of eateries. You can eat cheap, expensive, good, bad, big and small, from any genre you could think about. From Mexican and Italian to Asian and Portuguese, you can take your pick from whatever takes your fancy. Alternatively, you could go for something a little more traditionally German, as you are in Berlin after all. My recommendation would be Entecôte Fred’s on Schuntenstrasse. Ok, not traditionally German, but you can get a good steak and chips for a good price, with great service and it’s just a few steps away from Checkpoint Charlie, so great if you’ve been busy soaking up the city’s culture.

Drinking

Watering holes are a plenty in this city; whether it be a pub, a bar or a chic cocktail restaurant, there is something on each corner that is sure to suit everyone. The old tradition of afternoon Kaffle und Kuchen, that’s coffee and cake to you and I, still fills the cafés during the afternoons. Make sure to go to Prenzlauer Berg for some boho, after dark thirst quenching. This area is the trendiest in the city and can be found to the north-east of Mitte. Don’t forget that a trip to Germany, especially its capital is not complete without trying some of Germany’s finest beer. Be warned though, they have quite a few.

Shopping

As well as having a wide variety of up-market department stores and commercial centres which boast every big international chain such as Zara and H&M, Berlin’s logistics allows for its back streets and little alleys to be filled with quirky one-off, designer boutiques. This individuality gives the city’s commercial aspect a real charm. I encourage anyone who wants to do a bit of shopping in Berlin to hit the backstreets and discover a world that rather resembles an indie art film scene.

Make sure to book your Berlin accommodation (alojamiento Berlin) in advance and make the most of a city often overlooked. For quiet accommodation, I recommend an apartment (apartamento Berlin) in Prenzl’berg anf for a central hotel (hotel Berlin), Mitte is the best option.

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