Popular places to visit
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderplatz is a marvellous example of 1960s architecture and a centralised meeting place within Berlin that’s particularly popular with local residents.
Potsdamer Platz
Berliners come to celebrate their city in this public square, which was completely destroyed during the Second World War and isolated during the Cold War.
Brandenburg Gate
This symbol of German unification ranks alongside Paris' Arc de Triomphe as one of Europe’s most iconic and emotive monuments.
Zoo Berlin
Say “Guten Tag” to some of the world’s most exotic creatures in one of the most comprehensive and elegant zoos in Europe.
Kurfürstendamm
Often described as “Berlin’s Champs-Élysées,” this elegant promenade is the city’s premier shopping strip and is punctuated with a moving war memorial.
Checkpoint Charlie
You can learn about the history of Berlin with a visit to Checkpoint Charlie. Discover the entertainment choices and shops in this vibrant area.
Things to do
City Sightseeing Berlin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras
Rome Big Bus Hop-on, Hop-off Tour by Open-top Bus
Madame Tussauds Berlin Admission Ticket
Berlin: Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour
Berlin City walk Government District and Places of Democracy
Top hotels in Spandau
Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz
Have stayed at Park Inn 3 times and always had a great stay. Easy to walk to a lot of attractions and the U bahn and S bahn are readily accessible when needed.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals
The rooms were perfect with great communal space in the libby
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
The stay was good. Service perfect and location excellent. Very clean and tidy apart from the carpets in the corridors. The room was simple almost DDR-style but the batheoom was top notch. I was going to give the highest marks but something happened. On the the day of my departure I wanted to store ...
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
IntercityHotel Berlin Airport BER Terminal 1+2
Clean room, unspectacular surrounding, grey and cold, perfect for Airport Stay
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Hotel Riu Plaza Berlin
Great location for any gay couple wanting to be close to the action
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
TITANIC Comfort Berlin Mitte
Very clean room. Friendly staff, near the UBan. Would recommend
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Spandau
Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf
Gourmet restaurants a must-see zoo and top sights from Berliner Funkturm to Olympiastadion – discover Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Charlottenburg
Enjoy the fantastic nightlife in Charlottenburg. Deutsche Oper Berlin is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Richard Wagner Place U-Bahn or Bismarckstrasse U-Bahn to see more of Berlin.
West Berlin Centre
Travellers choose West Berlin Centre for its fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Uhlandstrasse U-Bahn or Savignyplatz S-Bahn and check out top sights like Theatre of the West.
Wilmersdorf
Consider a visit to Kurfürstendamm and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Wilmersdorf. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Hohenzollernplatz U-Bahn or Guntzelstrasse U-Bahn.
Moabit
Travellers choose Moabit for its great bars. Hop aboard the metro at Birkenstrasse U-Bahn or Turmstrasse U-Bahn and check out top sights like Classic Remise Berlin.
Tiergarten
Gourmet restaurants a must-see zoo and top sights from Potsdamer Platz to Victory Column – discover Tiergarten, a destination also famous for its shopping.
