Are you planning a trip to Germany in 2024? No wonder. The country has a lot to offer, from castles and storybook villages to vibrant metropolises, like Berlin, Munich and Hamburg. And don’t leave out the sausages, pretzels, and beer! Here’s the good news: In general, Germany is not a particularly pricey tourist destination in » Read more
Berlin: Budget Travel Guide
Berlin has been one of Europe’s hottest budget destinations for years. With great neighborhoods, plenty of history, affordable restaurants, and a fun nightlife scene, what’s not to love for budget travelers? And although prices have kept up in recent years, there are still plenty of good deals — especially when it comes to hotels. We’ve » Read more
For a long time, Berlin was notorious for outrageously bad service. You often had to practically tackle a waiter to get the bill, and bartenders could be surly just out of principle. Luckily, customer service has improved in recent years. However, since service is included in the bill, you still don’t have to fork over » Read more
Watch out, world — there’s a new budget airline in town. Norse Atlantic Airways is offering flights from two major airport hubs in the U.S., New York City’s JFK and Los Angeles’ LAX, to Berlin (BER) for as low as $132 for a one-way ticket. Flights from these hubs begin August 18, 2022. Norse Atlantic » Read more
Ten years ago, Neukölln was one of Berlin’s major Problemkieze, a working class neighborhood more known for urban grit than as a popular tourist destination. But the neighborhood wasn’t without its charms: To insiders, it was always known as a great place to explore. You could come across amazing finds (with prices to match) at one » Read more
Officially, the Berlin public transit goes by the rather daunting name, Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe, but Berliners all lovingly shorten it to BVG (beh-fow-gey). The BVG includes the U-Bahn and S-Bahn, as well as hundreds of bus lines, trams (a type of street car only running in former East Berlin), and even ferries. Berlin’s transportation system is truly one » Read more
Berlin offers plenty to the budget traveler, with a diverse range of things to see, do and eat that will make any Cheapo happy. Shop along Friedrichstrasse, stroll through Zoologischer Garten, tour the historic and important Reichstag (for free!) or take in the most incredible, unobstructed views from the iconic TV Tower. Between your hopping » Read more
No doubt about it, Berlin is one of Europe’s sexiest and most exciting cities. Whether you come to while away the hours in its world-class museums, take in it fascinating but sometimes haunting history, stroll through its many peaceful parks or simply get lost in its notoriously wild and hedonistic nightlife, Berlin won’t disappoint you. » Read more
Berlin is an excellent destination for Cheapos interested in finding great budget hotels. With clean, comfortable rooms and extra, sometimes quirky, touches, you can be sure you’ll enjoy your stay in Berlin. From lodgings on a boat on the river to artist havens and hotels with a minimalist feel, the city is filled with unique, » Read more
Recently, Visit Berlin introduced a new discount card for tourists: The Berlin WelcomeCard All Inclusive. This new card is different from Berlin’s other, scaled back “WelcomeCard” (which offers free transit and discounts at attractions), in that the new “All Inclusive” card offers you free entrance to over 30 Berlin attractions, free public transportation, a free » Read more
In the first few years after the wall fell, Mitte was the place to be in Berlin. Artists, musicians, and Lebenskünstler (bon vivant) flocked to the dirt cheap apartments in the neighborhood, many of which had been abandoned by East Berliners who had fled to the West in a flurry of new found freedom. The streets » Read more
When visiting Berlin, you’ll no doubt want to get your shop on in one of Europe’s trendiest cities. Whether it’s a mainstream mall, posh shopping boulevard, a little mom and pop shop, trendy boutique, or a gigantic flea market, Berlin offers plenty of opportunities to shop ’til you drop. But how can you pick out » Read more
There’s no question about it — one of the best ways to see Berlin is on two wheels. Nearly every street in the city has a bike lane, and many locals pedal as their main form of transportation come rain or come shine. Berlin is also massive. Biking makes it possible to get between sights, » Read more
Twenty-five years ago on the night of November 9, 1989, Berlin witnessed the Fall of the Wall, an iconic moment for the whole world. This weekend the city was aglow with lights spread out along 15km of the wall’s former path. It was a spectacular sight to behold across Berlin, and the city held several events » Read more
This Sunday marks the end of the FIFA World Cup run for 2014, and unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that Germany qualified for this year’s final with their stunning defeat of Brazil’s national team 7-1 Tuesday. (If you have been living under a rock, you can catch the highlights here.) They’ll » Read more
There are always plenty of reasons to pack your bags and head to the German capital for a hip and very affordable European adventure. But in case you haven’t made your travel plans yet, we have come up with five special events to get you motivated. From blockbuster art shows to the 25th birthday of » Read more
