Berlin is a city with a rich political history that is reflected in its infrastructure, architecture, and overall vibe. When the Berlin Wall came down in 1989, an explosion of art, music, and culture emerged during the reunification of East and West creating the Berlin that so many people love today. A Berlin where anything goes, the 24-hour nightlife is the norm, and an alternative, anarchist, creative spirit fills every street corner. Fun fact: Berlin is also the city Hilah lived in when she dreamed up the idea of Spoak.
Essentially, Berlin is a place that contains multitudes. It’s a place that is continually growing and evolving, and new places are always opening up. It’s up to you to choose your own adventure when you visit — but here are a few recommendations to start you off.
The rooms are quirky, the restaurant attached is super popular (check it out even if you don’t stay here!), and the lounge/lobby area is a great place to mingle, grab a drink, and hear some laid-back DJing.
If you’re looking for a bit more of a grown-up place to stay, try Orania. It’s a luxury boutique hotel in Kreuzberg with a popular restaurant (one person I know called it “the best meal she’d had in continental Europe”) and live music.
Have you ever wanted to cross off “stay in an architecture museum” from your list? Well, now you can! Designed by Bruno Taut, this rentable museum gives you a glimpse into true 1920s design history.
If you need fresh juice or a salad after days of unhealthy eating, you won't regret visiting Daluma.
You have to get a German bagel here, which is unexpectedly delicious.
The best Thai food festival, only open April-October. If you're in Berlin in the summer, this is a fun foodie activity.
Mediterranean restaurant and sister bar overlooking the Tiergarten and Berlin city skyline (with a prime view of the monkeys at the Berlin Zoo, hence the name).
Let the dancing continue! This spot is great for a chiller night in a smaller environment.
You can’t go to Berlin without going out dancing. For a proper Berlin experience, check out Watergate, which tends to be more tourist-friendly
As if this museum wasn't already cool enough, let me tell you that it's located in a former dining club! Plus, free entry on select Sundays.
The Good Store focuses on high-end secondhand clothing. It's highly curated and one of our favorite vintage shops in Berlin for finding brands like Acne Studios, Dries van Noten, Supreme, and more.
If we could have a uniform to wear forever, we'd choose it from NEUZWEI. And when you check out their inventory, you'll see why.
Walking in here feels like entering a museum. They embrace the industrial interior design choices you’ll find throughout Berlin. The prices are high, but the merch is stunning.
Great place to head after grabbing a pastry at SOFI. Full of indie magazines and coffee-table books (dream!).
One of the Spoakier places in Berlin, you can shop and eat at Hallesches Haus. The General Store has a curated selection of home goods that make for perfect gifts or souvenirs. You decide!
On Sundays, most stores in Berlin are closed, but Berlin is FULL of great flea markets that operate on Sundays. This market has great vintage clothes, furniture, home goods, vinyl, books, and other odds and ends.
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