Guidebook for Berlin
Food Scene
La Pecora Nera
6 Herrfurthpl.Brilliant Italian restaurant, try the duck Ragu pasta!
Fresh, succulent meaty (or not!) burgers from the reigning recipient of Berlin's Best Burger.
253 locals recommend
Schiller Burger
Fresh, succulent meaty (or not!) burgers from the reigning recipient of Berlin's Best Burger.
Pizza by the slice, perfect for a quick snack without sacrificing quality.
44 locals recommend
Pazzi X Pizza
8 HerrfurthstraßePizza by the slice, perfect for a quick snack without sacrificing quality.
Sala da Mangiare
23 Mainzer Str.Another fantastic Italian restaurant.
Part of the Schiller empire, this is a cozy bar/cafe with great weekend breakfasts.
68 locals recommend
Schiller Bar
7 HerrfurthstraßePart of the Schiller empire, this is a cozy bar/cafe with great weekend breakfasts.
Fantastic falafels and wraps with that sweet delicious peanut sauce smothered all over it.
57 locals recommend
MAMA KALO
23 HerrfurthstraßeFantastic falafels and wraps with that sweet delicious peanut sauce smothered all over it.
Pannierstraße
PannierstraßeBurgers, Japanese food, cafes, bars.
BAN BAN KITCHEN
32 SchillerpromenadeKorean burgers and tacos. It'll make sense once you're there...
If you're not in a hurry — service here is pretty slow — this is a great place for a coffee or bit to eat.
13 locals recommend
Herrfurthstraße 21, Neukölln
If you're not in a hurry — service here is pretty slow — this is a great place for a coffee or bit to eat.
Sightseeing
Imagine a vast open field, its edges invisible beyond the horizon. Now imagine that in the centre of a major European capital. Ideal for wandering, cycling, flying kites and picnicking.
90 locals recommend
Tempelhof Airport
5 Platz d. LuftbrückeImagine a vast open field, its edges invisible beyond the horizon. Now imagine that in the centre of a major European capital. Ideal for wandering, cycling, flying kites and picnicking.
Huge sprawling green park. There's an outdoor cinema, walking paths and a kiosk to grab a cold drink.
232 locals recommend
Hasenheide Park
160 ColumbiadammHuge sprawling green park. There's an outdoor cinema, walking paths and a kiosk to grab a cold drink.
The perfect spot to sit on the canal, wave at tourists on boats and watch the locals playing Boules.
Naturspielplatz Pauli
13 Paul-Lincke-UferThe perfect spot to sit on the canal, wave at tourists on boats and watch the locals playing Boules.
Gorgeously manicured French style gardens in the middle of Neukölln. Who'd have thought it!?
286 locals recommend
Kornerpark
8 Schierker Str.Gorgeously manicured French style gardens in the middle of Neukölln. Who'd have thought it!?
Grab a cold drink and sit amongst the throngs of young vibrant people.
379 locals recommend
Gorlitzer Park
3 Görlitzer Str.Grab a cold drink and sit amongst the throngs of young vibrant people.
Everything Else
Direct access on the U8 line to central Alexanderplatz or to the S-Bahn ring at Herrmannstrasse
39 locals recommend
U Boddinstr. station
Direct access on the U8 line to central Alexanderplatz or to the S-Bahn ring at Herrmannstrasse
Great central location for shopping at the huge department store Karstadt, close to lots of bars and cafes, and a transport hub to other locations.
83 locals recommend
Hermannplatz
HermannplatzGreat central location for shopping at the huge department store Karstadt, close to lots of bars and cafes, and a transport hub to other locations.
There's a market here every Tuesday & Friday (towards the Kottbusser Damm end) selling cheap and fresh produce and textiles. Also open on Saturdays for souvenir shopping.
292 locals recommend
Maybachufer
MaybachuferThere's a market here every Tuesday & Friday (towards the Kottbusser Damm end) selling cheap and fresh produce and textiles. Also open on Saturdays for souvenir shopping.
Central Kreuzberg, great place to look for restaurants, bars, shops and the rest.
164 locals recommend
Oranienstraße
OranienstraßeCentral Kreuzberg, great place to look for restaurants, bars, shops and the rest.
Charming little town square with lots of restaurants, bars and cafes in the vicinity.
111 locals recommend
Richardplatz
RichardplatzCharming little town square with lots of restaurants, bars and cafes in the vicinity.
Essentials
Enormous range of Turkish specialities and staples at much more affordable prices than your average supermarket.
Hermannstraße 218
218 HermannstraßeEnormous range of Turkish specialities and staples at much more affordable prices than your average supermarket.
Medium sized supermarket, but with almost anything you'd need for your basic stay.
13 locals recommend
Herrfurthpl. 12
12 HerrfurthplatzMedium sized supermarket, but with almost anything you'd need for your basic stay.
Herrfurthstraße 13
13 HerrfurthstraßeGrab your drinks and snacks for your picnic here.
Lichtenrader Str. 13
13 Lichtenrader StraßeAnother kiosk, open much later than Zum Freund.
Drinks & Nightlife
Circus Lemke
31 Selchower StraßeA great cozy bar in the area.
A great spot to go out in the evening, there's a cool bar every 100 metres or so, all the way from Herrmannplatz to Wildenbruchstrasse.
180 locals recommend
Weserstr.
Weserstr.A great spot to go out in the evening, there's a cool bar every 100 metres or so, all the way from Herrmannplatz to Wildenbruchstrasse.
Another nice bar in the area, with a big hidden ballroom for special events.
104 locals recommend
Villa Neukölln
233 HermannstraßeAnother nice bar in the area, with a big hidden ballroom for special events.
Sip your beer while sitting in a repurposed pillow-filled bathtub, because why not!?
117 locals recommend
Frollein Langner
34 WeisestraßeSip your beer while sitting in a repurposed pillow-filled bathtub, because why not!?
The best local bar around, say hi to Ken behind the bar if he's there and tell him I sent you.
31 locals recommend
Keith Bar
2 SchillerpromenadeThe best local bar around, say hi to Ken behind the bar if he's there and tell him I sent you.