Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg

Directly opposite Berlin's longest preserved section of the Wall, in the heart of Friedrichshain: The MEININGER Hotel East Side Gallery sleeps at mural-level, everything from Berghain to Oberbaumbrücke is on your doorstep, and the interior cleverly plays with the heritage of a divided city.

Located at Strausberger Platz in Friedrichshain, Ristorante Trattoria Vesuvio serves Neapolitan stone oven pizza, homemade pasta, and Mediterranean cuisine that tastes like Southern Italy. A neighborhood restaurant with substance that attracts regulars and new discoverers alike.

If you're looking for top-tier specialty coffee in Berlin, the Kreuzberg backyard on Adalbertstraße is a must-visit. Bonanza Coffee Roasters began roasting in 2006, when light roasts were still considered a mistake, and was named Europe's best independent café in 2025.

Die Seerose am Mehringdamm in Kreuzberg gehört zu den beständigsten Adressen für vegetarisches und veganes Essen in Berlin. Täglich wechselndes Buffet, großzügige Portionen und faire Preise machen das familiengeführte Restaurant zu einem echten Stammlokal.

Located at Strausberger Platz in Friedrichshain, Coroto feels like a well-curated living room that never had to commit to one style. Scandinavian Mid-Century design meets South American craftsmanship, European vintage furniture meets ceramics and Kilim cushions. Those looking to furnish their homes individually will find pieces with character here.

High up on the 13th floor at Strausberger Platz in Friedrichshain, the PlaceOne Panorama Bar offers a complete 360° view over Berlin. Situated between the TV Tower, Karl-Marx-Allee, and Alexanderplatz, this bar is one of the few rooftop locations in the city that truly delivers on its promise.

The Relexa Hotel Berlin, also known as Relexa Hotel Stuttgarter Hof, is located in Kreuzberg, just a few minutes' walk from Potsdamer Platz. Those who want to explore Berlin with their dog will find one of the most consistently dog-friendly hotels in the capital here, accommodating their four-legged friend without surcharge and providing full amenities.

Anna och Larson in Gräfekiez offers used children's clothing in sizes 50 to 152 with a focus on woolen items, as well as wooden toys, books, and car seats. The store buys well-preserved children's items directly, without commission.

The agency on Schreinerstraße in Friedrichshain does nothing but stage marriage proposals: location, sequence, timing, chauffeur. All reservations are made in the client's name so that on the evening itself, no one notices that someone else helped plan. Packages range from an arranged dinner to a museum opened exclusively for one couple.

Sudanese street food in the heart of Wrangelkiez: Omdur on Schlesische Straße brings Kreuzberg a cuisine rarely found elsewhere in Berlin. Tamiya falafel with homemade peanut and mango sauce, Kofta and Magali at prices that are still fair.