LANGUAGE

German

CURRENCY

Euro

BEST TIME TO VISIT

May to September

NEAREST RAILWAY STATION

Station Berlin Hauptbahnhof (Central Station)

NEAREST AIRPORT

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)

Tegel International Airport(TXL)

Schönefeld airport (SXF)

EMERGENCY HELPLINE NUMBER

112

INTERNET ACCESS

Free public wi-fi is available at 650 access points throughout the city. Locations include public squares, landmarks like the Brandenburger Tor, libraries and town halls. Almost without exception, free wi-fi access (W-LAN in Germany; pronounced vay-lan) is available at hotels, hostels and guesthouses.

In some accommodation wi-fi may be limited to some rooms and/or public areas; if you need in-room access, be sure to specify at the time of booking. Many cafes, bars and even bakeries and boutiques have free wi-fi hotspots, although you usually need to ask for a password. Internet cafes have pretty much become a thing of the past.

VISA

Berlin visitors arriving at a Berlin airport from a foreign country need a passport. EU nationals do not need a visa, others may need one depending on length, frequency and purpose of their stays. Schengan Visa

HOTEL

The majority of Berlin’s top tourist attractions are located in the Mitte and Charlottenburg neighborhoods, making these ideal areas to stay in for sightseeing. The top choice for many is the Mitte district for its plethora of historic sites and museums, including Brandenburg Gate, Museum Island, the Reichstag, Berlin Cathedral Church, and iconic plazas like Gendarmenmarkt. Charlottenburg sits just to the east and is dominated by the Tiergarten and Zoological Garden complex, a good place for those who want to stay outside the bustle of a busy tourist city. South of this area is the even quieter Schoneberg neighborhood, which is known for its Berlin-Dahlem Botanical Garden and Museum. Here, you can find good budget options that are still located within walking distance of the Zoological Gardens, which is also a major public transportation hub with quick access to the Mitte attractions.

LUXURY

Regent Berlin- $250 onwards per night

Berlin Gorki Apartments- $279 onwards per night

Hotel am Steinplatz- $247 onwards per night

MID- RANGE

i31 Hotel- $130 onwards per night

The Circus Hotel- $109 onwards per night

Casa Camper Berlin- $239 onwards per night

BUDGET

aletto Hotel Kudamm- $59 onwards per night

Motel One Berlin – Tiergarten- $89 onwards per night

COST OF LIVING

The cost of living in Berlin is a lot cheaper compared to other European cities. Rent of course varies depending on if you’re sharing and also the location. A 60sqm place with a living room and bedroom in Prenzlauer Berg could be anywhere from 600 – 800 Euros per month Berlin is by far the cheapest capital city in Western Europe, so it’s a great place for budget-minded backpackers and anyone wanting a great deal. Berlin has world-class museums, cheap food, crazy nightlife, and affordable accommodation.