Berlin has an excellent public transport network. You can get almost anywhere by using the U-Bahn (subway), S-Bahn (suburban railway), bus or tram. The innercity zone is classified as Berlin A/B.
Tariffs
All tickets can be purchased at ticket machines located on platforms and stops. Make sure to validate your ticket before boarding an U- or S-Bahn (little red validating machines located alongside ticket machines). Tram and bus tickets can be validated inside the vehichle.
For further details:
www.bvg.de
www.fahrinfo-berlin.de
Cheap Taxi Rides:
Hail a moving taxi and ask for the short trip tariff (€3.50) for a 2 km trip.
Regular kilometer price:
0 - 7 km €1.58
from 7 km €1.20
Taxi Hotline: +49 - (0)30 - 210 101
Upon showing your accreditation, you will receive discounts at the following locations:
CHB, Dorotheen str. 12 (behind Maxim Gorki Theater)
daily between 10am and 7pm
every coffee only 1 €
eve&adams, Rosa-Luxemburg-Str. 24-26 (close to Kino Babylon)
fresh salads, yummy smoothies and juices, all 100% organic and fair trade
5% discount on all drinks and food
http://www.eveandadams.com/
Café Knorke, Bötzowstr. 18 (behind Filmtheater am Friedrichshain)
a free softdrink with every ordered Tarte Flambee
Good Time, Chausseestr. 1, 10115 Berlin (Mitte)
Thai cuisine, mains €9 - €18 daily 12 noon-12 midnight
Kamala, Oranienburger Str. 69, 10117 Berlin (Mitte)
Thai cuisine, mains €7 - €16 daily 12 noon-11.30pm, Sun: 12noon-12 midnight
Pan Asia, Rosenthaler Str. 38, 10178 Berlin (Mitte)
Panasian cuisine, fresh, aromatic, and healthy dishes.
Mains: €10 - €20, Mon-Sun 12noon-2am
Sophieneck, Große Hamburger Str. 37, 10115 Berlin (Mitte)
Mains €8 - €13, Mon-Sun 12noon-1am
Wirtshaus zum Nussbaum, Am Nussbaum 3, 10178 Berlin (Mitte)
Mains €8 - €14.50, daily from 11.30am
International cuisine
Hackescher Hof, Rosenthaler Str. 40/41, 10178 Berlin (Mitte)
Huge selection of diverse dishes (incl. breakfast), view of Hackeschen Markt.
Mains €8 - €17, Mon-Fri 7am-3am, Sat-Sun 9am-3am
Cantamaggio, Alte Schönhauser Str. 4, 10119 Berlin (Mitte)
Great service, excellent food and elegantly minimal surroundings.
Mains: €17 - €20, Mon-Sat 6pm-12 midnight
Yosoy, Tapas-Bar, Rosenthaler Str. 37, 10178 Berlin (Mitte)
40 kids of tapas and a lively, colourful crowd.
Mains: €9 - €16,50, Mon-Sun 11am-4am
Cafe Voss, Rosa-Luxemburg-Str. 30, 10178 Berlin (Mitte)
Next door to the Babylon cinema
Mon-Sun 11h - open end
Café Rosa, Rosa-Luxemburg-Str. 41, 10178 Berlin (Mitte)
Cosy little lounge-room style café.
Food: €2 - €6, Mon-Sun 8:30am-12 noon and Tue-Sun 9pm-1am
Assel Oranienburger Str. 21, 10178 Berlin (Mitte)
A favourite hangout for students.
Food: €4 - €12, Mon-Sun 10am-12 midnight
Bagels & Bialys, Rosenthaler Str. 47, 10178 Berlin (Mitte)
Bagels, shawarma and antipasti with a view of colourful streetlife.
Food: €2 - €4, open 24hrs
Espresso-Bar Neue Schönhauser Str. 15, 10178 Berlin (Mitte)
Tasty snacks in a tiny place with a great vibe.
Food: €1 - €5, Mon-Fri 8:30am-7pm, Sat 11am-6pm
Piccola Italia Pizzeria, Oranienburger Str. 6, 10178 Berlin (Mitte)
The mini pizza is fast, delicious and inexpensive.
Pizza: €1.50 - €5, Mon-Sun 12noon-1am
Haus 13 at Pfefferberg, Schönhauser Allee 176, Berlin (Mitte)
The best possible location of the week: The interfilm meeting place complete with lounge, restaurant, screenings, parties and the interfilm Academy. Under the trees! Open end. www.pfefferberg-haus13.de
Erdbeer, Bar - Max-Beer-Str. 56, 10119 Berlin (Mitte)
Strawberry daquiries and other cocktails in a rosy, clubby atmosphere.
Mon-Sun 6pm - open end
Kaffee Burger, Bar/Club - Torstr. 60, Berlin (Mitte)
Off-beat bar and club (readings, DJs, bands, "Russian Disco"- every 2nd Saturday) Mon-Thu from 8pm, Fri/Sat from 9:30pm, Sun from 7pm - www.kaffeeburger.de
White Trash, Bar/Club/Restaurant - Schönhauser Allee 6/7, Prenzlauer Berg
Grungey mix of punk rock, country and swing, hip crowd, loads of room and great burgers www.whitetrashfastfood.com
Cafe Chagall, Pub/Bar - Kollwitzstr. 2, Prenzlauer Berg
Neighbourhood hangout across the road from Pfefferberg. Open late.
NBI, Bar/Club - Schönhauser Allee 36, Kulturbrauerei, Prenzlauer Berg
Live Bands, Nightclub, Mondays are bar nights with table tennis and music - daily from 8pm www.neueberlinerinitiative.de