





The grand old Zoo Palast is back! The elaborately restored, traditional cinema in Berlin shows sophisticated entertainment and family films.
15 Locations
A special cinema turns a film into an event in Berlin, from historic picture palaces to open-air and themed screens. Beyond the multiplex, a special cinema might offer sofas and cocktails, silent films with live music or rooftop summer showings.
This overview gathers Berlin locations for a special cinema, from grand old movie palaces to arthouse and open-air venues. Some focus on original-version and cult films, others on luxury seating, food and unique screening events.
Browse the places below to find the best special cinema in Berlin, compare programmes and prices, and plan your visit.






The grand old Zoo Palast is back! The elaborately restored, traditional cinema in Berlin shows sophisticated entertainment and family films.






The Astor Film Lounge chases away your blues with an extra helping of luxury and plush as well as selected movies.



A little hidden, actually in the third backyard of Höfe am Südstern in Kreuzberg, you will find the small, relaxed arthouse-cinema which has long turned into an institution. In 2013 the Sputnik Kino celebrated its 25th anniversary.


The Arsenal is the repertory cinema located in the Film Museum on Potsdamer Platz and one of the movie theatres of the Berlin International Film Festival Berlinale.


If you like to watch movies in their original version, you will love the Odeon!

Next to other cultural-social institutions, Kulturfabrik Moabit is also home of the Filmrauschpalast cinema.



In the Filmhaus on Potsdamer Platz the Deutsche Kinemathek - Museum for Film and Television presents important collections from the history of film and television.


The open air cinema Freiluftkino Insel at the Cassiopeia Sommergarten in Friedrichshain is a perfect spot in the city to enjoy a good movie under the stars.


Whether a stunt show in the volcano, a media city tour or autographs from GZSZ-actors - Filmpark Babelsberg is an experience full of action and especially for young people a great attraction.

The name of the little cinema in the heart of Friedrichshain says it all! With round about 80 seats it’s one of the smallest cinemas in Berlin.


The Eva is a small independent neighborhood cinema with a sophisticated program and less commercial productions.


A brunch with classical music and a trip to the museum - the brunch concerts at Bode Museum are a cooperation with the Berlin State Opera linking food with art.





The small ACUD Kino is part of the ACUD Kunsthaus, a place for arts.


The Lichtblick is a charming living room cinema on Kastanienallee.


What could be more romantic than a cinematic three-course meal in the beautiful restaurant Duke and a subsequent visit to the Astor Film Lounge? This combo can be booked as a gift set "Cinema & Kitchen" at the Ellington Hotel.