Spin-off of a swanky Zurich disco, its 'medieval' decor and Renaissance-style frescos are jarringly at odds with the Renzo Piano-designed theatre whose basement it occupies....

The Akademie der Künste was founded by Prince Friedrich III in 1696, and is one of the oldest cultural institutions in Berlin. By 1938, however, the Nazis had forced virtually...

Formerly the Apollo Sauna Club Berlin, this huge gay labyrinth of sin with 250 lockers and 80 cabins has been given a major revamp with a Latin twist. Two floors offer clients...

Berlin's own cinematheque continues to offer up brazenly eclectic programming, ranging from classic Hollywood to contemporary Middle Eastern cinema, from Russian art films to...

Long bar with a long drinks list and classy customers in Chanel suits sipping expensive, well-made cocktails as they compare bank balances.

Walter Gropius, founder of the Bauhaus school, designed the elegant white building that now houses this absorbing design museum. The permanent exhibition presents furniture,...

Red leather banquettes, parquet flooring and the crack of wooden chairs all contribute to the old Viennese café experience at Einstein. Fine Austrian cooking is produced...

Eight screens showing films exclusively in their original language, mostly English. Despite a few random sparks of creativity, it is basically mainstream fare and all major...

Luxurious, expensive fitness centre on the hotel roof.

Big, noisy and one of the only decent places to eat in the Sony Center. It's hearty stuff, including kangaroo steak as well as burgers and noodle dishes, a small list of Aussie...

As you'd expect, Daimler's collection is serious stuff. It has stuck to the 20th century, and covers abstract, conceptual and minimal art; its collection numbers around 1,300...

This funky little hostel is ideal for those who prefer a familial atmosphere over the usual anonymity of other digs, especially if you're travelling alone (the preferred...

Decent, stylish dining in the only surviving pre-war structure on Potsdamer Platz. The staff are well drilled, there's a small terrace to complement the smart dining room, the...

Known and loved by many, so bookings are pretty much essential for this comfortable, elegant Thai, where a husband and wife team please their guests with well-balanced if...