Before coming to Germany, I contacted my Spanish teacher from high school who is from Germany.  She warned me that Berlin was not aesthetically pleasing but a great city that is always changing and more on the hipster side.  I definitely agree with everything she said.  I thought the city wasn't that pretty and it is a little more on the edgy/grungy side.  However, the city grew on me after taking a free walking tour.  Our tour guide, Lindsay, was so passionate about the city and provided us with a great tour that hit all the main spots!  The scene in Berlin is definitely different than any other city but that's what makes it amazing.  It's history definitely influenced how it is now but it's interesting to see the city progress. 

Accommodation

  • My friends and I stayed at Check Inn Hostel, which was close to the Judische Museum

Restaurants

  • There's a breakfast place right next to Check Inn Hostel called Diner 67 
  • We ate at one of the many food stands next to Check In Charlie 
  • You need to have a doner! 

Cultural Activities

  • Take a free walking tour of the city!  The tours are really great and give you guidance around this huge city.  The tour starts out in the square near the Brandenburg Gate
  • Take a ton of pictures at the East Berlin Gallery 
  • Definitely go to the Judische Museum and visit the Holocaust Memorial

Clubs/Bars

  • Berlin has one of the best clubs/bars in the world.  They have really unique clubs that are kind of in random spots in the city but that's what makes it so cool!
  • We went to Gretchen, which is more of venue that holds live artists and then went to Renate, which was in an old factory in a suburban neighborhood
  • My high school friend recommended these places: Stadbatt, Cake Bar, and bars along oraniestraße 

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