Die Hackeschen Höfe is a building complex with eight courtyards located in the Scheunenviertel…read more(Barn Quarter*) between Rosenthaler Straße and Sophienstraße in the Mitte area of Berlin. The building was opened in 1906, with an Art Nouveau facade, and mixed use commercial and residential spaces. After a period of disuse and damage following WWII, a revitalization started in 1993 which included extensive restoration. Today about 40 businesses call this location home--with a similar blend of vendors, including cafes, a theater, residential apartments, and a variety of retailers (apparel, shoes and accessories, home goods and furniture, art galleries, toys, stationery and a salon). For food there are a few restaurants, a couple bakeries and confectioneries, a gourmet food store and a coffee shop. Although the hours on g-maps show 9-10am, opening times for individual stores varies, so check prior to arriving. Especially on weekends when some opening times start closer to noon. When I arrived at 9am on a Sunday morning most places were closed, with the exception of Maison de Souvenirs, which although geared towards tourists, I enjoyed perusing because of the local and regionally made souvenirs they carried. Around 9:30am a couple of other shops started stirring, including a cafe, apparel store and gallery though only the cafe had opened by 9:45am. The courtyards are worth wandering around for 10 minutes to appreciate their unique architecture, though I didn't stay longer since most stores opened later. No parking available close by, they recommend arriving via public transit as it's a very busy area. Hackesche Markt S+U-bahn station is a couple minutes by foot, and a number of trams and buses stop nearby too. No public restrooms unless patronizing the couple of restaurants (and maybe the cinema) in this complex. *apparently in the 17th century this used to be the part of town outside of Berlin city walls that stored hay for animals, kept separate from the rest of the city due to fire concerns.

The store is beautifully appointed. The quality of the product is clear. Alice was exceptional when…read moresharing information and answering questions. Highly recommend stopping in if you are out shopping.

Wow! This is a ginormous bookstore! Four floors of books and more, with information kiosks…read morestaffed for any and all inquiries. I am floored by the amount of books, in every single category imaginable. Yes, they have a large children's section. There is a giant plush figure standing near a black pole in front of the children's books. I checked out each floor. I'm a sucker for novelty items, which they have plenty of. They sell multiple models of Polaroid cameras and film. Tons of calendars in different formats. Their vinyl room is on the ground floor, in the back. The store is sleek, clean, and organized. If you're in Berlin, I recommend visiting this store.

Great bookstore! Plus, a lot of everything else!…read more Dussmann's is an incredible bookstore. But, it is so much more than that. Beyond an insane collection of books, they also have tons of very unique novelty items that make great gifts or, something for yourself-- something that you never knew you needed. This shop is a multilevel business. They have multiple floors with books and other items on every floor. Plus, it is just stuffed full with an insane amount of books covering all varieties to quench your reading experience. As mentioned, they are much more than just an incredible bookstore. They also have a great selection of vinyl. So, for all of you vinyl enthusiasts, this is a great place to go and find that unique piece of music that you've wanted either very recently or all the way back to when you were young. It's really hard to explain just how much this store offers. I mean, if you're looking for a specific book, it's more than likely they will have. And, if they don't, they can most likely get it for you. Dussmann's great places to sit around and take a look at that book you may be interested in purchasing. Or, you can go there and have interesting discussions with your friends or family about literature and/or anything else. This is truly a great shop! Not only do you never know what you will find, but, if you're looking for something very specific, more than likely you'll be able to find it here.

Gourmet Lafayette (in the basement) is an excellent spot for a quick lunch or snack. The champagne…read moreselection is outstanding.

This review is for their lunch. It's by the internal "glass vortex" at the bottom. Their quiche…read moreis delightful and their salads excellent. Fine service, too.

A big giant modern mall. There are all sorts of stores and a food court on the top floor. Great for…read morewarming up on a cold day, people watching, or shopping. Unlike American malls that are withering symbols of the 1980s, the small is thriving, vibrant and alive. Overall cleanliness: excellent. Free Wi-Fi in the mall

The Mall of Berlin is a wonderful place to shop, walk around and stop for a quick bite to eat…read more We came here to clear our heads and to walk around after a brief rest-bit in our nearby hotel to get orientation. It has a multi story setup, along with some stores in the basement. There are several food options, along with Mickey D's

When in Berlin visit KaDaWe and go directly to the 6th floor. There you will find gourmet food…read morecounters and restaurants. It's similar to Harrods in London or the magnificent department stores found in Tokyo. Oh my! You can get anything here! Amazing pastries, high end chocolates, charcuterie, huge cheese counters, smoked fish of all varieties, fine wines, specialty restaurants and much, much more. We enjoyed delicious crab sandwiches. I think they may have been the best sandwiches i ever had. Stop reading and get over to KaDeWe right now. Highly recommend.

Kaufhaus des Westerns is sehr groß and reminded us of Bloomingdale's on Lexington Ave (NYC) but in…read moreHerald Square proportions. It's huge and an absolute treat shopping here and I haven't even discussed the two food floors on 6 & 7. Wow. The quality of their offerings is impressive and upscale while also somewhat eclectic as well. We also found their prices to be fair and not obnoxious. Service throughout the store, is old style personal and friendly. We were always warmly greeted, in a sincere way. Nice!

One of the best -…read moreselected Vintage Boutique on a International - Standart - ! Great Location , Mulackstreet in Mitte , great interiordesign Design with a wonderfull eye and taste for color - prints - structure of cloth - with a wondefull soundtrack in background . Saw today pieces By ACNE Studios , Maison MARGIELA, Comme des garcons ..... . Thank you dear David .

Das neue schwarz is a beautiful and a chic vintage shop in Mitte. They have great labels such as…read moreYSL, Chanel and chloé, depending on what they find. It's pretty small, but that makes it even more special. When you go there, you need to ring the bell, go through a backyard, and then you see the shop. Hidden, like a little beautiful secret. The prices are pretty good, a friend of mine found these gorgeous Chloé boots for around 100 euros. They also have a great men section, accessories for both men and women and the staff is so sweet. If you're looking for that special thing that you won't find in a regular vintage shop, this is the place to go. It's must be every girls dream to find a treasure here!

No matter which Acne Studios I walk into, whether it's in Berlin or in New York, the sales…read moreassistants are always incredibly nice. It sometimes takes me months to decide (and save) for the pieces I want. But it'll be pieces I'll love and wear for years, and in most cases, will get a ton of compliments for, and who doesn't like a good compliment? Last month, I came in to try on the Velocite, and it took me only a second to decide that I needed this beauty of a winter jacket. Big thank you to Lissie for making this such a flawless experience for me, despite my incredibly tedious debit card drama. I'll most definitely be back soon!

I was in there about 2,3 months ago when I visited Berlin, it was great, I bought a sweater, pair…read moreof shoes, a leather jacket, and also got my trousers from them fixed up there got it back the same week, the sales team was a wonderful delight, they were great people, fantastic customer service.

It was fantastic while it lasted. Bought my old Adidas glanz…read moresprinter shorts there. It was always an interesting browsing experience.

A male model once recommended this thrift store to me for secondhand Barbour jackets, and well, I…read moretrusted his suggestion because he probably knew what he was doing in the sartorial department. You can buy a brand spanking new jacket at the Barbour store down the street for full price or a questionable scum-covered jacket from a Mauerpark vendor on Sundays. Or a reasonably priced (and clean enough) secondhard jacket from Made in Berlin that passes Barbour's official authenticity verification. One of my old college roommates had grown up in a very old money suburb in the Northeast and was completely aghast that I had purchased a Barbour jacket at a thrift store, saying that it went against the complete philosophy of Barbour jackets. But really, I was thrifting in one of the coolest and hippest cities in the world. Pigs would sooner fly before I could pass for a bonafide East Coast preppy WASP. Head to the lower level -- you'll find a rack or two of men's Barbour jackets and perhaps ten women's jackets, most of which are on the bigger side. Don't fret though, because they'll restock eventually. There are also a good number of Barbour lookalikes if you aren't terribly fussed about brands. All in all, Made in Berlin is a bit expensive for a secondhand store, but at least they take card?

Generic mall, paranoid security. Went in to see if they had charging adapters and got followed…read morethroughout. They stopped me to look at a left over donut I had brought in. Not a friendly shopping experience.

Date of visit: May 31, 2024…read more We were staying near this store while in Berlin and stopped in to see what it was about. For the Americans reading this, it was in the vein of Macy's or maybe even a step above, like a Dillard's or Nordstrom's. The store was in very nice condition, from the floors to the fixtures and general upkeep of the store. The prices on the clothing were definitely out of my realm, especially once factoring in the exchange rate from the Euro! I was a little bummed that there wasn't anything affordable that I could bring back for myself, especially a brand that you don't see here in the States, but that just wasn't happening. The one section you should check out is the candy and food as those prices seemed far more reasonable for what you were getting. As we still had two countries to go, we opted not to purchase anything here; had Berlin been our final stop, I would have selected some things to take home as souvenirs. Despite spending 20-25 minutes in the store, not a single employee approached or interacted with us in any way, even the severe-looking woman working just a couple tables away from us in the men's clothing section. Guess she knew I wasn't going to buy anything, either!

Great place to come and shop for interesting souvenirs. You can find some genuinely unique pieces…read morehere, all made by locals. Prices are a bit steep, but smaller items are affordable, and you might spot something you really love that can only be bought in Berlin.

I came here with my husband when we were in Berlin to look for gifts and they have a really great…read moreselection. I love that the store supports local artists and companies. They have a great variety of small trendy knickknacks, postcards, t-shirts, totes, liquor, neat books, and unique local designer clothing. The shopkeeper was super friendly and helpful when he answered our questions.