Potsdam Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Potsdam

Park Babelsberg showing a castle, heritage elements and heritage architecture

Babelsberg

Discover Babelsberg, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Babelsberg include Babelsberg Film Park and Griebnitzsee, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Babelsberg S-Bahn.

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Innenstadt

4/5(1 area review)

Discover Innenstadt, memorable for its historical sites. Popular attractions in Innenstadt include Museum Barberini and Potsdam Harbour, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Central Station/H.-Mann-Allee Tram Stop.

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Potsdam Süd

While you're in Potsdam Süd, take in top sights like Potsdam Forest and Havel Lake Area and jump on the metro at Zum Kahleberg Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Potsdam Süd
Sanssouci Palace which includes heritage architecture, a castle and heritage elements

Westliche Vorstadt

While you're in Westliche Vorstadt, take in top sights like Templiner See and jump on the metro at Schloss Charlottenhof Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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Potsdam Nord

While visiting Potsdam Nord, you might make a stop by sights like Kloster Zinna and Bornstedt Royal Estate.

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Dutch Quarter

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Unique features of Dutch Quarter include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Potsdam Christmas Market or Potsdam's Brandenburg Gate while you're exploring the area.

Dutch Quarter
Hotel Ascot-Bristol
Hotel Ascot-Bristol
Asta-Nielsen-Str. 2, Potsdam, BB
Fully refundable
The price is 1.450.491 ₫ per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
1.450.491 ₫
1.629.626 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Potsdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (991 reviews)
"Room was nice and spacious, bed is firmer than I liked. Staff was excellent, neighborhood needs a little upkeep. Price was good for what we got, I just wish the bed was a bit more comfortable."

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2024

Hotel Ascot-Bristol
Dorint Sanssouci Berlin/Potsdam
Dorint Sanssouci Berlin/Potsdam
4 out of 5
Jaegerallee 20, Potsdam, BB
The price is 2.282.298 ₫ per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
2.282.298 ₫
2.564.162 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Potsdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Very nice"

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2024

Dorint Sanssouci Berlin/Potsdam
Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals
Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals
Lützowplatz 17, Berlin, BE
The price is 2.166.065 ₫ per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
2.166.065 ₫
2.433.574 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in Berlin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,821 reviews)
Berlin City Hotel
"Great Hotel in the centre of Berlin, easy access to both buses and underground. Definitely get the breakfast included as there is a great range and plenty of it."

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2024

Hotel Berlin, Berlin, a member of Radisson Individuals
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Elisapart - Apartments am Sommerschloss
Elisapart - Apartments am Sommerschloss
Zeppelinstraße 143, Potsdam, BB
Stay at this aparthotel in Potsdam. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Charlottenhof Palace and Palaces and Parks of Potsdam ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (72 reviews)
"The air conditioning was centrally controlled so at night it was quite still and warm, but you could open a window. There might have been more food options than we found but food options close by were limited."

Reviewed on 17 Sep 2024

Elisapart - Apartments am Sommerschloss
Lux 11 Berlin Mitte
Lux 11 Berlin Mitte
Rosa-Luxemburg-Str. 9-13, Berlin
Stay at this boutique aparthotel in Berlin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (925 reviews)
"A very stylish hotel very close to Alexanderplatz"

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2024

Lux 11 Berlin Mitte
Mondrian Suites Berlin Checkpoint Charlie
Mondrian Suites Berlin Checkpoint Charlie
Markgrafenstrasse 16 - 16a, Berlin, BE
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Berlin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,840 reviews)
"We checked in a bit late - around 10pm. The receptionist spoke poor English and struggled to get across important information to us. It became unclear what we were getting charged for and I had to use my translate app to work it all out. I know it sounds pretentious to expect German receptionists ..."

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2024

Mondrian Suites Berlin Checkpoint Charlie
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Potsdam

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

It's an interesting place to visit.

5/5 - Excellent

Rob

Beautiful palaces and gardens. Very good and cheap transport and good and plentiful food. We found more than enough to to see for 4 days, so the proposed two days in Berlin will have to be another trip.

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