So I just came back from a three days two nights trip to Berlin. There so much sightseeing to do that I came back with a fractured toe from all the walking, so if ever you end up going to Berlin, make sure to bring really good shoes!
Berlin has a lot to offer. Museum island, old Stasi jails, the wall, the parliament and many many other tourist stops you'll be sure to find in any guides.
Friday night was well spent in "Sage Restaurant", in a very trendy restaurant that serves great food in a lounge atmosphere. You need to try one of their cocktails, the Saje mojito and eat an original and huge Wiener Schnitzel.
Everyone wants to eat a Currywurst when in Berlin, but whoever wants to eat one in a classy environment should have it at "the Adlon" , one of the best hotels in Berlin. As beautiful as the Adlon is, the room rates are way out of my budget.
The design hotel "Cosmo Hotel Berlin Mitte" where I stayed was a real good choice. If ever you end up making a room booking make sure to ask for a room on the 7th or 8th floor overlooking the backside of the hotel (away from the main street). From your balcony you'll have an amazing view of the city.
Saturday night was spent in a quieter place, but still serving very good food in a trendy atmosphere called the "Bond Bar". Placed in Charlottenburg it is surrounded by a lot of trendy clubs and bars where you can enjoy a drink after dinner.
Berlin has a great shopping district near the Alexanderplatz, along the Münzstrasse and neue Schönhauser Strasse. You can find all sorts of shops you find in every other city as well, including a huge "Adidas" store where you can customize your own sneakers. There also is really nice "Converse" store that has a huge selection.
I personally enjoyed exploring the little alleys here and there where you can find local designers exposing in backstreet courtyards. There are also a lot of designers exposing more public such as "Drykorn, clothes for beautiful people" that actually has a boutique for men, one for women and one for suits.
Breakfast can be taken in this area as well, to get some strength before doing all the shopping. I had some really good baked eggs with parma ham and a big glass of bio apple juice at the "Oliv Bar", which is a quaint little place that gives you a living room vibe. If you are up for meeting local people, sit on the big square table that is smack in the middle of that small restaurant and start a conversation with the people sitting next to you. Everyone is so nice, it won't be too hard.
Berlin was an amazing city to visit and I really enjoyed seeing it. Can't wait to go there again and discover some new spots such as the "Solar Bar", which had been recommended to me since it gives you an amazing view of the city but was unfortunately fully booked during my stay. Make sure to call in advance to make a dinner reservation. They are only open in the evening so call them after 6 p.m.
1 comment:
it should say "The Adlon is one of the best hotels in Berlin" not Paris ;-) and Cosmo hotel looks really nice! I don't remember the name of the place we stayed in, but it wasn't too shabby either. Right next to Checkpoint Charlie. Who did you go with?
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