The Hotel Indigo® Berlin Ku’damm hotel, just opposite the University of the Arts, blends beautifully with our busy cultural district. Inspired by the light and atmosphere of a neighborhood artist’s studio, our rooms and lobby are designed in a bright, modern style that forms a strong connection with the area. The artistic theme continues in each room, with neighborhood-inspired murals and stylish furniture. Our restaurant and bar offer locally sourced ingredients and an extensive drink menu, while our lobby tips its hat to the city’s booming modern art scene found right outside.
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There may be better known and even more popular cultural meccas around the world, but from the perspective of artistic inspiration alone, there is one by which all others are measured: Berlin. The capital of Germany, its architecture is a mixed palette of conservative and eclectic, from Victorian to contemporary. Walking down the Ku’damm from Henriettenplatz to the Café Kranzler is like taking a crash course in self-expression. It’s an urban canvas where grand statements and manifestos appear as bold street paintings, installations, sculptures and gestures of architectural defiance; a neighborhood whose residents, galleries and buildings are all testaments to free expression.
The church is one of Berlin’s most recognizable landmarks and just a 10-minute walk from the hotel. Begun in 1891, all that remains of the original church after it was bombed in 1943 is the old tower, the “Hollow Tooth.” The new church comprises four buildings in addition to the tower. The new church includes a cross of nails from Coventry and the Stalingrad Madonna.
Just around the corner from the hotel is the Museum für Fotografie (Museum of Photography), part of the National Museums in Berlin and organized by fashion photographer Helmut Newton’s foundation. It also houses a significant portion of his collection. Formerly an army building, the museum’s Kaisersaal (Imperial Hall) features photographs from Berlin’s rich history.
You can buy almost anything on Kurfürstendamm, or Ku’damm as the locals call it. This 3.5-km avenue is the heart of the city. With dozens of boutiques and galleries, you can’t leave Berlin without visiting the department store known as KaDeWe. There are seven floors of luxury products to explore. Visit the sixth floor, home to one of the world’s largest delis.
One of the city’s oldest jazz clubs is about a 10-minute walk from the hotel. The Quasimodo Club is literally a basement jazz club, located downstairs from the Quasimodo Café. While you might hear some music upstairs in the café, you’ll want to head downstairs to check out this vibrant music scene. The club also hosts soul, funk, Latin, blues and rock bands.
Treat yourself to a quiet evening at Heising, located on a side street about 10 minutes from the hotel. Run by an elderly French couple, it's a bit like stepping into the 19th century accompanied by fine French food, period furnishings, music, and a fireplace for cool evenings. From the amuse-bouche to the last homemade chocolate, the food is delicious.
For an authentic German pub, we recommend Dicke Wirtin. If the weather’s fine, snag one of the tables on the sidewalk. The lively interior, with its dark wood and warm lighting, is a local favorite. Sample one of the eight beers on tap, including Berliner Kindl, or try one of the 30 brandies and liqueurs made in-house. The menu offers traditional Berlin cuisine.
