With a rich variety of 20th-century architecture ranging from Bauhaus to new internationalist styles, Berlin boasts many impressive landmarks and sights to visit during your time in the city. Potsdamer Platz public square is the new heart of central Berlin, where you’ll find a vibrant world of entertainment including cinemas, musical theatre, restaurants, nightlife places and a major shopping mall. Described as a “city within a city”, you’ll also discover the European Headquarters of the Sony corporation with impressive modern architecture by architect Helmut Jahn. As one of the greatest symbols of Berlin, the Brandenburger Tor (Brandenburg Gate) monument stands proudly on Parisier Platz as a backdrop for the city’s many turbulent, historic events since the 19th-century. Another must-visit landmark is the Reichstag, Berlin’s iconic Parliament Building. Originally dating back to 1884, the Reichstag was redesigned in 1994 by architect Sir Norman Foster and is now one of the most modern parliament buildings in the world. Schloss Charlottenburg palace and estate was originally designed as Sophie Charlotte’s summer residence (the wife of Elector Friedrich III) in 1695, boasting luxuriously appointed private residences, museums and English-style landscaped gardens.

Soju Bar is a hip bar located in Kreuzberg--Berlin’s up-and-coming neighbourhood--which is owned by the same team who operate the fantastic Korean restaurant next door, Kimchi Princess. Featuring three internationally renowned DJ sets per week and playing mostly pop hits, Soju Bar also features popular karaoke nights, which is even streamed into the bathroom so you don’t miss out on any karaoke singing opportunities. Not surprisingly, the South Korean spirit soju features heavily throughout the cocktail list--don’t miss the Korean Sweet Potato Schnapps for a unique taste experience. When you’re feeling hungry, head next door to the team’s smash-hit Korean restaurant, Kimchi Princess, for a fun, funky and delicious Korean BBQ experience. Open from 11pm onwards from Tuesday until Saturday.

Located in Berlin's edgy Mitte district, The Michelberger Hotel is the creation of a group of funky Berliners who have pooled their collective talents to create a fun communal living, dining and partying space. The Michelberger Hotel is just as popular with the cool Berlin crowd as it is with international musicians, designers and artists who can be found hanging out there throughout the day until late into the night. The Michelberger Cafe and Bar offers a variety of hangout spaces to suit all occasions: the long wooden communal tables are popular for casual dining, the living room is ideal for coffee while sitting on cosy vintage couches and mismatched chairs, while the standing room area spilling out onto the terrace is great for drinks. Eclectic furnishings such as lamp shades made of book covers and vintage suitcases stacked high against the walls add to the quirky vibe. The breakfast room is light and airy, a white-tiled space with hanging lights, grey slate flooring and the air of a cool dormitory cafeteria. The back courtyard and function space is a gathering place for drinks during the day, a concert and events venue during the evenings, and Berlin’s “smallest Christmas market” during the holiday season.

Set within the former Hungarian Cultural Center, this multi-level 1970s complex is one of Berlin’s hottest nightlife spaces. Spread over 1,800 square meters, this immense all-in-one lounge bar, restaurant, nightclub and art gallery is where you’ll find Berlin’s fashionable crowd sipping on cocktails and dancing the night away. Showcasing cutting-edge art installations, the HBC Bar hosts a regularly changing series of exhibitions, film screenings and events--it’s best to check their website to find out their latest upcoming schedule of events. With three bars on offer, expect 70s-inspired decor and eclectic furnishing such as funky carpeting and bright neon lighting scrawled across the ceiling. There’s a space for all occasions here, be it an intimate drinks with friends, or a late-night dance floor session to cutting-edge DJ sounds. Go exploring and you’ll never quite know exactly what--or who--you’ll stumble into while you’re there.

Perched high above Berlin’s Alexanderplatz on the 12th floor of a towering building, Weekend nightclub is a fun Berlin night spot boasting one of the best rooftop terraces in the city. With funky electro, house and techno DJ sounds, sultry blue lighting, and modern minimalist interiors, this is where you’ll find Berlin’s cool crowd partying the night away each weekend. Geometric lines and clean forms comprise the design aesthetic, where floor-to-ceiling windows surround the dance floor offering panoramic views of Berlin’s glittering skyline. Weekend’s beautiful rooftop terrace is also a major draw card of this club, where you can relax in the chic outdoor lounge chairs during the warmer months when you need a break from the dance floor. The drinks are generally well-made, however, tend to be more expensive than Berlin’s other nightlife spots. This is a small price to pay to enjoy some of the best panoramic views in Berlin.

Set within a mansion which was formerly the residence of German silent film star, Henny Porten, the Lebensstern Bar is hidden away above Berlin’s famous Cafe Einstein--a famous Vienna-style coffee house and restaurant. Bar Lebensstern is spread across five intricately furnished rooms, where the central bar is located in a former men’s parlour with the original wood panelled walls of a traditional 1920’s study. Having been awarded the “Best Drink Selection” during Berlin’s prestigious Tales of the Cocktail awards, Lebensstern Bar’s impressive liquor selection is on full display behind the bar, which can also be purchased if you’d like to take home a sample home of what you’ve been drinking. Slowly work your way through their expertly crafted drinks list, where you can’t really go wrong ordering anything from the menu. The signature cocktail is the potent ‘Kartauser Martini’ with Booth’s gin, green Chartreuse, Dolin dry vermouth and Chartreuse Elixir Vegetal; the refreshing ‘Mai Tai’ with Renegade Rum; or the ‘Insomnia’ with saffron gin, Punt e Mes Italian vermouth, maple syrup and peach bitters.

Hidden away in a remote back alleyway deep within a former concrete warehouse, Cookies nightclub is one of the most difficult-to-find nightlife venues in Berlin. With discreet signage and barely any visual clues that you’re even in the right place, walk along a dark, narrow corridor and keep your eye out for the dark, sultry club to be found within. Located underneath the industrial-chic vegetarian restaurant, Cookies Cream, Cookies started out as a pop-up club with a rotating venue every week, moving into a more permanent space when its popularity surged. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday nights are the best party nights to dance to quality DJ sets late into the night. Design-wise, the cool-white retro bar sits beneath two dramatic glass chandeliers and the walls are covered in purple velvet. Attracting Berlin’s fashionable crowd, Cookies remains an unpretentious space at heart. Admission to the club is free for diners of the Cookies Cream restaurant, so make a night of it by dining at the restaurant, then head to the club downstairs to party the night away.

Hidden away in a remote back alleyway deep within a former concrete warehouse, Cookies nightclub is one of the most difficult-to-find nightlife venues in Berlin. With discreet signage and barely any visual clues that you’re even in the right place, walk along a dark, narrow corridor and keep your eye out for the dark, sultry club to be found within. Located underneath the industrial-chic vegetarian restaurant, Cookies Cream, Cookies started out as a pop-up club with a rotating venue every week, moving into a more permanent space when its popularity surged. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday nights are the best party nights to dance to quality DJ sets late into the night. Design-wise, the cool-white retro bar sits beneath two dramatic glass chandeliers and the walls are covered in purple velvet. Attracting Berlin’s fashionable crowd, Cookies remains an unpretentious space at heart. Admission to the club is free for diners of the Cookies Cream restaurant, so make a night of it by dining at the restaurant, then head to the club downstairs to party the night away.

Hidden away behind an unmarked iron door beneath the S-train overpass of Friedrichstrasse is one of the best bars in Berlin--the stylish, futuristic Bar Tausend. On par with some of the best bars in cities such as London, New York and Tokyo, Bar Tausend’s interiors feature a sleek, modern look of glass, curved steel walls, glittering sequins and vanity-evoking reflective surfaces. Dimly-lit interiors complete the sultry vibe, where the rectangular space designed by Robert Neun features a giant 3D metallic gold glowing eye, creating a dramatic backdrop at this cutting-edge cocktail bar. Don’t be surprised to see celebrities and media types standing at the bar or sitting in one of the reserved wall banquettes, where Bar Tausend is a great place to discreetly people-watch while sipping a cocktail crafted by the award-winning mixologists. This is one of our favourite underground cocktail bars in Berlin, not to be missed.

1. Oenosteria - A trendy Italian tapas restaurant in Paris' 6th district.     40, rue Grégoire de Tours, Paris 75006; + 33 1 77 15 94 13

2. Derriere - A funky restaurant with vintage decor, very original. 69 Rue des Gravilliers, Paris 75003; +33 1 44 61 91 95

3. La Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels - A special wine bar with incredible wines by the glass.  7 Rue Lobineau, Paris 75006; +33 9 54 90 20 20

4. Flea Markets in Paris - For eclectic homewares and furniture.

Featuring stylish 1920s-inspired interiors with leather lounges, smart lighting, dark wood panelling and modernist art, Berlin’s Victoria Bar is a great place to visit for a pre- or post dinner cocktail. Jazz, soul and reggae music adds to the warm and inviting ambiance, where you’ll find locals sipping on champagne mojitos and potent martinis. Victoria Bar also offers a “School of Insobriety”, a once-a-month course educating guests about a chosen spirit (such as gin, whiskey or rum) which is a great way to learn more about cocktails. Victoria Bar’s happy hour until 9:30 keeps everyone content under the watchful eye of chief mixologist, Stefan Weber, a former local ‘Bartender of the Year’ in Berlin. Victoria Bar also offers Bavarian beers on tap, along with simple bistro fare such as roast beef or chicken.

Named after the fact that it will take you exactly forty seconds to ascend to this stylish bar perched high above Potsdamer Platz, the 40 Seconds bar offers some of the most incredible aerial views of Berlin’s skyline. The A-list crowd keeps coming back for the all-white, space-age interiors, where you’ll find three separate lounge areas with Verner Panton lamps, and a chic wraparound balcony offering 360 degree views of the city. The music--a regular mix of R&B, house and techno--plays well into the early hours, so stay to watch the sun rising over Berlin if you have the energy. While the drinks list is good, it’s more about the views and the party atmosphere, where the city’s trendsetters and glitzy clientele can enjoy the beautiful panoramic views while dancing the night away on the dance floor.

Located in Berlin's edgy Mitte district, The Michelberger Hotel is the creation of a group of funky Berliners who have pooled their collective talents to create a fun communal living, dining and partying space. The Michelberger Hotel is just as popular with the cool Berlin crowd as it is with international musicians, designers and artists who can be found hanging out there throughout the day until late into the night. The Michelberger Cafe and Bar offers a variety of hangout spaces to suit all occasions: the long wooden communal tables are popular for casual dining, the living room is ideal for coffee while sitting on cosy vintage couches and mismatched chairs, while the standing room area spilling out onto the terrace is great for drinks. Eclectic furnishings such as lamp shades made of book covers and vintage suitcases stacked high against the walls add to the quirky vibe. The breakfast room is light and airy, a white-tiled space with hanging lights, grey slate flooring and the air of a cool dormitory cafeteria. The back courtyard and function space is a gathering place for drinks during the day, a concert and events venue during the evenings, and Berlin’s “smallest Christmas market” during the holiday season.

Monsieur Vuong is a veritable casual dining institution in Berlin, one you can’t help coming back to even on the shortest of visits to the capital. A casual, funky and inexpensive Vietnamese restaurant, Monsieur Vuong is frequented by a widely eclectic mix of local Berliners who tend to pop by after shopping in the surrounding Mitte neighbourhood. Monsieur Vuong’s funky, colourful dining space features cafeteria-style wooden tables and chairs, and if you’re eating alone, you can sit at the long communal bar area with other solo diners. The frequently-changing menu includes dishes such as the fresh and fragrant Vietnamese wanton soup, glass noodle salad with chicken, tender chicken satay, fish in green curry, along with a few other vegetarian options. Monsieur Vuong also offers a wonderful selection of freshly squeezed juices and other daily drink specials, and tends to be packed throughout the day. Despite their strict no reservations policy, just be patient as the friendly waitstaff will do their best to find you a table.

With a name that translates to the “means of life”, Lebensmittel In Mitte is a gourmet delicatessen and casual eaterie obsessed with artisanal German products. This is where you’ll find a mouth-watering selection of freshly baked German bread, artisanal cheese, organic vegetables, and cured German sausages. If you wish to sit and dine in, find a place along the long wooden communal tables and order from their hearty menu of Bavarian specialties from the south of Germany. Expect flavours such as the Leberkäse with ground corned beef, pork, bacon and onions baked in the form of bread; the crusty potato-based rösti; a copious serving of veal schnitzel covering the entire plate; and cheese spätzle noodles. The menu is complimented by a great selection of German and Austrian wines and beers. With affordable pricing and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, Lebensmittel In Mitte has been designed in the style of a rustic-chic farmhouse, and offers highly affordable dining given the heartiness of the plates and the quality of the ingredients.

Formerly a takeaway kebab shop, this intimate dining space was transformed several years ago into one of Berlin’s hottest casual restaurants, Bandol Sur Mer. Located by Rosenthaler Platz and with only 21 seats within the intimate dining space, don’t be surprised to see locals queuing up to sample a taste of Bandol Sur Mer’s French bistro fare. The frequently changing menu showcases the freshest ingredients from the market, where classic French recipes are given an innovative twist. The daily specials are written in white on the ardoise chalkboard, where it’s best to arrive for the first evening sitting to ensure that you don’t miss out on the featured dish of the day. Expect quintessentially French flavours such as snails in herb butter mixed with veal sweetbread aspic; melt-in-your-mouth marinated veal; the house specialty tender entrecote steak; and the chicken terrine served with sweet tomato sauce. Make sure that you save some room for a taste from the delicious French cheese platter or dessert menu--the ultimate gourmand indulgence. The French wine list is also noteworthy. During the warmer months, the outdoor patio is opened for an additional 24 guests for alfresco dining. Bookings essential.

Having first opened its doors in 1853, Borchardt restaurant is a Berlin dining institution. This classic French-German brasserie of international repute has welcomed famous rock stars such as Mick Jagger and politicians such as Barack Obama, and is one of the favourite dining haunts of the city’s celebrities, urban elite and local foodies. With dramatic interiors of soaring high ceilings, marble columns and leather banquettes, this vibrant dining space has a perenially buzzing atmosphere--noise levels tend to increase as the night wears on. Chef Markus Herbicht helms the kitchen, offering diners hearty, daily-changing classics of Franco-German cuisine. Expect dishes such as perfectly grilled steaks, terrines of duck, oysters sourced from the Bay of Biscay, and traditional breaded Wiener Schnitzels. Borchardt’s cuts of beef are also some of the most tenderly cooked in the city. Reservations are essential for this popular see-and-be-seen destination. Alternatively, come for lunch and enjoy the well-priced midday fixed menu.

Located in Berlin’s southern Kreuzberg district, Little Otik restaurant has been turning heads with its fresh, seasonally-driven cuisine. Opened in August 2010 by Jeffrey Sfire and his partner, Kevin Avery, the menu changes on a daily basis, and this element of surprise is one of the restaurant's most appealing attributes. American fare with an international twist is the order of the day, where Mr. Avery cooks and Mr. Sfire handles the hosting, serving and mixing of drinks. The roast leg of lamb served with mashed potatoes with their skins is a house specialty when available, and the oysters with wild mushrooms are also a highlight of the menu. Vegetarian dishes are also available when you need a fix of vegetables, which can be a rarity in the meat-loving Germany. An inventive selection of desserts are also available and change on a daily basis, such as parsnip cake with caramel sauce, and apple and almond crumb pie. Modeled after a New England farmhouse, Little Otik’s understated, rustic interiors feature wooden floors and plain walls decorated with simple art works. Wooden tables and chairs add to the establishment's warm and inviting ambiance.

As one of the favourite casual dining spots of Berlin’s trendy crowd, Kimchi Princess is a fun and funky Korean BBQ restaurant owned by the fashionable local trio, Young Mi Park, Hyun Wanner and Jan Vogel. With bold red lighting, waitstaff dressed in jet-black, and an ultra-cool vibe, Kimchi Princess’ two story loft-like space has an undeniably electric and seductive atmosphere. Find a seat at one of the long wooden communal tables and begin the experience by sampling a taste from their menu of ‘anju’ Korean snacks, including mul kimchi mandu (steamed dumplings with kimchi, pork and beef); or the haemul pajaeon (spring onion and seafood pancakes). Next, indulge in the specialty Korean BBQ experience, where you can cook a variety of marinated meats at your table while feasting upon a delicious selection of side dishes and rice. You can also order from the a la carte menu of authentic Korean specialties, such as bibimbap served in a hot stone bowl, the deliciously marinated bulgogi beef, kimchi crepes, and soon dubu (a spicy soup with silky tofu). After dinner, head to their trendy Sojo cocktail bar for a well-crafted Asian-inspired cocktail--don’t miss the refreshing “Seoul Mule” served with soju, lime, cucumber sticks and ginger beer.

Hidden away in a remote back alleyway deep within a former concrete warehouse, Cookies Cream restaurant is one of the most difficult-to-find dining venues in the city. With discreet signage and barely any visual clues that you’re even in the right place, walk along a dark, narrow corridor, climb a flight of stairs, and prepare for one of the most stylish dining venues to be revealed within. Decorated in a minimalist industrial style with concrete painted over in broad, haphazard strokes, in conjunction with low ceilings and white decorative tables, chef Michael Kempf offers a sophisticated menu of vegetable-inspired flavours. Having previously worked at Berlin’s Michelin-starred Facil restaurant, Cookie Cream’s refined, seasonal menu is guaranteed to convert even the most die-hard carnivores with its signature vegetarian flavours. Try, for example, the Parmesan dumplings with cilantro carrots and Amalfi lemon sauce, or the pumpkin-lime soup with chutney. Diners will also automatically gain entry into the ultra-cool Cookies nightclub downstairs, one of the city’s most exclusive late-night party spots. This is one of our favourite dining experiences in Berlin, not to be missed.

The Grill Royal is Berlin’s most fashionable steakhouse, offering premium quality meats and a glittering international crowd to match. Low ceilinged yet airy, the expansive dining room features wide tables, plush seating, soft lighting and glittering views overlooking the river. As the favourite dining spot of the local political elite, art world dealers and the fashion crowd, the Grill Royal’s open kitchen features state-of-the-art glass-backed refrigerators which showcases the restaurant’s prime cuts of aged beef sourced from Australia, New Zealand, America and Ireland--the finest in the city. Grill Royal also offers an extensive menu of hearty side dishes, such as rosemary baby potatoes, steamed spinach and sweet carrot to accompany your meal. Seafood-lovers can feast upon fresh fish, seafood platters and Fine de Claire oysters from Marennes-Oléron in France, among other items. The extensive wine list is equally as impressive, where the friendly, multi-lingual and efficient wait staff will be more than happy to guide you through the list. Bookings advised.

Set within the ground floor of the luxurious 5-star Hotel Brandenburger Hof, Die Quadriga is one of Berlin’s best fine dining restaurants. Seating no more than 28 guests at a time in antique chairs created over a century ago by Frank Lloyd Wright, Die Quadriga serves refined continental cuisine that varies with the season and the direction of the Finnish chef, Sauli Kemppainen. Expect refined, sophisticated flavours such as foie gras ravioli with a sauce of Madras curry, snow peas and baby asparagus; Arctic cod with lemon thyme and potato risotto; poulard with black Perigord truffle, chicken broth and wine; and saddle of venison stuffed with walnuts, black pudding and pine nuts. Die Quadriga’s accomplished wine list offers over 840 bottles with many choices available by the glass, otherwise opt for a refreshing cocktail such as the Mandarin Spice or the Iceflower--each using premium liquors and exotic ingredients. Reservations are required well in advance.

Following the success of the Soho House Group’s exclusive hotel, restaurant and nightlife ventures in London, Miami and New York, their jet-set “private members club” concept has been exported to Berlin with their latest venture, the Soho House Berlin. The Soho House’s exclusive members only residences combine a happening bistro, a luxurious spa, a private 30 seater cinema hall, and a terrace bar. Located in the trendy Mitte neighborhood, the Soho House Berlin is set within a 1928 protected late-Bauhaus building which was formerly a department store, then a Communist Party archive. Added perks include a spa, hammam, gym, heated rooftop pool, a library with art and design books to take out or purchase, Cowshed products, and record players in most of the rooms complete with vinyl LPs. The 40 rooms are spread out over four floors of the eight story building, including the spacious 118 square meter ‘Extra Large’ rooms with free-standing baths, dining tables and seating areas; and the intimate ‘Tiny’ or  ‘Small’ rooms that feel like a dorm with wooden beds and steel cabinets. You’re bound to soak up the hipness of this plugged-in destination, where the in-house bar is a local hot spot until late into the night.

Located in Berlin's edgy west Mitte district, The Michelberger Hotel is the creation of a group of funky Berliners who have pooled their collective talents to create a fun communal living, dining and partying space. The Michelberger hotel is just as popular with the cool Berlin crowd as it is with international musicians, designers and artists, who can be found hanging out in the hotel’s communal areas throughout the day until late into the night. The hotel's 119 eco-chic rooms have been decorated as “design-conscious dormitories for grown-ups” by acclaimed designer Werner Aisslinger. Rates start at 70 euros for bright, airy, high-ceilinged yet modestly sized rooms, however, guests can also opt for the stylish double rooms or the even larger rooms which accommodate groups of four or more. Positioned as a budget-chic hotel geared towards the creative crowd, don't miss an expertly made coffee at the in-house cafe, or a potent cocktail in the trendy lounge bar. The hotel’s private cinema, beer garden, stylish conference space and private whiskey room are also an added bonus of The Michelberger experience.

The Sofitel Berlin is a modern luxury hotel occupying a former GDR-era building across from Gendarmenmarket, one of Berlin's most celebrated squares. With 92 rooms and suites, the ultra-modern interiors are clean and contemporary, finished with brushed steel, shining glass, and brilliant black marble. Ask for an upper-story balcony room on the Gendarmenmarkt side of the hotel to enjoy views overlooking either the dome of the French Cathedral, or the glittering Concert Hall on Gendarmenmarket square. While the minimalist rooms are on the smaller side, they are nonetheless unquestionably chic. Sumptuous feather beds, soothing white walls, chrome fixtures, and Bose sound systems are staples throughout the hotel. Head to the rooftop gym for an invigorating workout, or to the wood-floored attic spa for a relaxing treatment. The service and overall experience at the Sofitel Berlin Gendarmenmart certainly lives up to the five-star credentials that this hotel has rightfully earned.

Located next to the State Opera House on the Bebelplatz where in 1933 young Nazis burned over 20,000 books, the luxurious Hotel de Rome boasts a prime location close to Berlin’s Museum Island and its cultural treasures. Formerly the headquarters of the Dresden Bank dating back to 1889, the Hotel de Rome holds many treasures of its own. Downstairs, the original jewelry vault has been converted into a state-of-the-art spa complete with a 65-foot indoor swimming pool. The design mixes a neo-classical aesthetic with Art Deco elements, where the 146 rooms and 39 suites reflect an understated sense of grandeur. The building is so immense that even the smallest of the rooms feel positively spacious. Bathrooms feature stand alone bathtubs sized for two people, spacious rain showers, and luxurious toiletry products. For the ultimate indulgence, reserve one of the suites with a private terrace or balcony.

Formerly an abandoned building in the eastern part of the German capital city, the space has been transformed by British architects and interior designers, Jestico and Whiles, into a modern luxury hotel. Boasting 557 ultra-modern rooms, a state-of-the-art conference centre, and an elegant ballroom, the Andel’s Hotel Berlin also features a 14th floor glass enclosed Sky bar perched 60 meters above the city, enjoying uninterrupted panoramic views of Berlin’s skyline. Attracting the business crowd with its state-of-the-art amenities and great value room rates, reserve one of the 156 executive rooms on the 5th and 6th floors to gain access the 110 square meter lounge terrace, iMac computer stations, free happy hour drinks, and exclusive 24 hour service. Guests can also enjoy the hotel’s 550 m² spa center with Finnish sauna and steam bath facilities. Andel’s Hotel is situated near the historical Alexanderplatz square in the eastern part of the Berlin and about fifteen minutes taxi ride from Berlin’s trendy Mitte shopping and nightlife district in the centre of the city.

Surrounded by futuristic skyscrapers and the 24-hour action of Berlin’s Potsdamer Platz, the stylish Mandala Hotel provides a welcoming sanctuary away from the Berlin crowds. With tastefully understated modern interiors, the 157-room Mandala hotel attracts design-savvy travellers due to its spacious, stylish and comfortable modern living spaces. Silk curtains and signed photographs by Ellen Auerbach adorn the walls, while handcrafted tables and cherry wood floors furnish the rooms. The service is polished and genuine, while public areas such as the QIU lounge bar and the upscale 14-table FACIL restaurant--whose glass ceiling retracts during the summer months--have grown into Berlin hot spots unto themselves. The Mandala hotel also offers a state-of-the-art ONO Spa on the 11th floor, a 600 square meter sanctuary of personalised beauty treatments with panoramic views overlooking Berlin. The Mandala hotel is one of the city’s most serene urban escapes in the heart of the city.

Popular with both business and leisure travellers visiting Berlin, the Amano Hotel is a stylish 3-star design hotel located next to Rosenthaler Platz in Berlin’s trendy Mitte district. The Hotel Amano’s 163 light and airy rooms offer LCD flat screen TVs fully equipped with video gaming platforms, plush fabrics, and are highly affordable starting from only 86 euros per night. Offering spacious double rooms and large modern apartments, choose between either the street facing or the quieter garden view rooms. Enjoy beautiful panoramic views of the city from the hotel’s impressive rooftop deck, while the chic outdoor terrace on the hotel’s ground floor is also a popular al fresco hangout spot during the warmer months. The Hotel Amano’s friendly and professional service team can organise free iPod walking tours, and bikes can be rented to visit the city’s best sights nearby. Though the hotel’s façade is straight out of Communist era Berlin, the spacious lobby is sleek with brushed copper, slate floors and brown velvet upholstery.