Charlottenburg

The Hotel am Steinplatz in Berlin's Charlottenburg West embodies what defines a good boutique hotel: palpable history, rooms with genuine character, and a house that has attracted artists and celebrities since 1913. Reinterpreted under the Gekko Group's umbrella since early 2025, it combines Art Nouveau architecture with a modern lifestyle concept of the highest standard.

Since 1999, Kuchi in Berlin has stood for Japanese cuisine with character: Restaurateur The Duc Ngo opened his first restaurant here, laying the foundation for one of the city's most renowned sushi concepts. Today, Kuchi operates two locations in Charlottenburg and Mitte, both freshly re-established.

Grandezza Shoes in Berlin-Schönberg is a paradise for women with large feet, offering a selection of stylish and extravagant shoes from Italy.

In Charlottenburg, near Amtsgerichtplatz, Sara & Gogi combines two of the most aromatically rich cuisines of the Middle East and the Caucasus: Georgia and Israel. The result is a menu full of walnuts, spices, and warmth that satisfies Berlin's longing for authentic dining culture.

The Grand Orangery is located in the west wing of Charlottenburg Palace, directly by the baroque garden. High windows, chandeliers, parquet flooring - originally, the citrus trees of the Prussian kings overwintered here; today, string quartets perform in the two halls. For a marriage proposal, this means: you arrive as a concert guest and leave as a fiancée.

Germany's only hotel spa of its kind is enthroned on the fifth floor of the Waldorf Astoria on Kurfürstendamm in Charlottenburg. Spanning 1,000 square meters, the Waldorf Astoria Spa combines French cosmetic tradition with Berlin grand hotel atmosphere. Those who check in here are unlikely to leave before evening.

Since 1992, A-Trane on Savignyplatz in Charlottenburg has been Berlin's most important address for international jazz. In a venue with just 100 seats, greats like Herbie Hancock, Diana Krall, and Wynton Marsalis have played here. Small, intimate, uncompromisingly good.

The Steiff Gallery on Kurfürstendamm is well guarded by a life-sized Steiff brown bear - but many other Steiff animals are also waiting for new owners.

Creplala is located on Kantstraße in Berlin-Charlottenburg and offers a wide selection of delicious crêpes and galettes for every taste.

In the elegant Berlin flagship store of the traditional porcelain manufacturer Villeroy & Boch on Kurfürstendamm, you can find enchanting porcelain accessories for the Christmas season.