Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Berlin, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Money
In Germany, cash is still king. Credit cards are not as widely accepted as in some other western countries, however, things have improved marginally in recent years. Most Germans have an... read more
Local Currency
Germany is arguably the most important member of the eurozone. Germans only agreed to give up their precious Deutsche mark if the euro was guaranteed to be just as solid. The mark was... read more
Banks
In the 1990s it seemed as if there were three banks on every corner in Berlin. But overexpansion came back to haunt Germany’s financial institutions and when the economy hit a rough patch... read more
ATMs
ATMs started to become increasingly scarce in Berlin once the banks began closing many of their branches. Fortunately, that’s begun to change in recent years following the realisation... read more
Money Exchanges
There are places to exchange foreign currencies at Berlin’s airports and at the city’s larger train stations. You’ll likely get a better rate here than at your hotel; however, simply... read more
Credit Cards
It can’t be taken for granted that shops and restaurants in Berlin will accept credit cards. Large hotels will, of course, welcome payment with American Express, Visa, and MasterCard,... read more
Tipping
Germany isn’t a land of generous tippers and it’s not typical to leave money on the table as you leave. Normally, a customer simply rounds a bill up to the next most convenient sum. For... read more
