Where to Stay // nhow Hotel
On the banks of the river Spree, 304-room newcomer
nhow, with futuristic interiors by Karim Rashid, is offbeat and lively.
Evening // Chamäleon and Dinner // Bar Tausend & Cantina
Chamäleon (pictured)
Nurse a few Alsters—beer mixed with citrus soda—while watching the latest Cirque du Soleil-like act at this variety theater, located within the historic Hackesche Höfe, a series of interconnected courtyards.
Bar Tausend & Cantina
Finding this unmarked spot—located behind an iron door under the Paris-Moskau railway line viaduct—is half the fun. Once inside, you’ll sip champagne cocktails amid an effortlessly stylish and hip crowd.
Photo by Sean Young
Late Night // Cookies
Reopened in the former Institut Francais, this
techno club—featuring a high-end vegetarian restaurant—is the place to party.