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Schloss Charlottenburg
Berlin’s most elegant throwback.
Baroque rooms, manicured gardens, royal restraint.
Good for wandering. Better for perspective.
Five Elephant
Serious coffee, zero noise.
Locals linger. Cake is quietly legendary.
If you know, you know.
Villa Oppenheim
A quieter cousin to the palace next door.
19th-century art, history, and calm.
Uncrowded, understated, very Berlin.
KaDeWe
Retail excess, done properly.
Floors of fashion, crowned by a legendary food hall.
Go hungry. Leave dazzled.
Schwarzes Café
Late nights, early mornings, no judgement.
Writers, regulars, night owls holding court.
Berlin energy, served 24/7.
Paris Bar
Where art, ego and wine collide.
A longtime West Berlin institution.
Come for the food. Stay for the room.
Diener Tattersall
Old-school tailoring with a sharp edge.
Barbershop tradition, Berlin attitude.
You’ll leave improved.
Hat Bar
Exactly what it sounds like and then some.
Serious hats, serious craftsmanship.
Confidence required. Supplied on entry.
Voo Store
Fashion and ideas, edited with restraint.
No hype, no chaos, all intent.
Still one step ahead.
A-Trane
One of Berlin’s best jazz rooms.
Intimate, legendary, still swinging.
Sit close. Listen harder.
Do You Read Me?!
Magazines as cultural currency.
Global titles, sharp curation, no clutter.
Berlin taste, distilled.
Mr Susan
Creative dining without the theatrics.
Seasonal menus, smart flavours, relaxed room.
Modern Berlin on a plate.
Trio
Minimalist dining with maximum intent.
Thoughtful cooking, calm atmosphere.
For people who notice details.
Café am Neuen See
Beer garden calm in the middle of the Tiergarten.
Rowboats, chestnut trees, long afternoons.
Berlin at its most civilised.
C/O Berlin
Photography with a point of view.
Bold exhibitions in a former post office.
You’ll leave seeing the city differently.
Humboldt Forum
Big ideas in a rebuilt palace.
Global culture, layered history, plenty to unpack.
Come curious. Take your time.
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Last Updated: Jan 7, 2026
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