If you are interested, visit the official website: http://www.fashion-week-berlin.com/en as it offers a complete overview and overall impressions of all important events involved in the Berlin Fashion Week. Most of the events are open to the public and have no entrance fee.

If you want to get some information about the trendy places in Berlin, go to: http://blog.epoquehotels.com/3101/3101/

If you would like to get some tips about where to dine and go for a drink in Berlin, go to: http://blog.epoquehotels.com/3554/berlin-recommended-restaurants-and-bars/

BOUTIQUE HOTELS IN BERLIN

1. Bleibtreu Hotel

Experience an open, modern and communications-friendly house at the Bleibtreu Hotel Berlin, whose smooth elegance and attention to detail create lasting impressions. Furnishings designed exclusively for this boutique underline the house’s individuality. Each floor has its own style and the color scheme.

Uhlandstrasse/Adenauerplatz, Bleibtreustrasse 31

3. Ku Damm 101

Modern and stylish, every room of the Ku Damm 101 Hotel is furnished with designer chairs, and a rubber toy peers back at you from the white-tiled bathroom meant to emulate the Paris metro. Business travelers will appreciate the high speed wireless LAN access of the Ku Damm 101 Hotel and the proximity to the convention center, while everyone will like the sunny seventh-floor breakfast room.

Adenauerplatz, Kurfuerstendamm 101

3. Hotel Otto

Completely renovated and refurbished in 2008. 46 modern rooms and studios offer functional design and highest comfort. Free high speed wireless (WIFI) Internet connection available in all rooms. The breakfast lounge Etage 07 offers an extraordinary view over the rooftops of Berlin. Organic products, homemade and weekly changing specialities and an extra long breakfast service till 11 am promise a perfect start in the day. The favourite place during summer: its sundeck!

Ernst-Reuter-Platz, Knesebeckstrasse 10

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Dine in the fabulous NU eatdrinkmanwoman while being immersed in an atmosphere full of tranquility. Enjoy a wide selection of Asian food that has made the NU a place where everyone that is a gourmet fan and also that are delighted by great scenery take a trip to this restaurant.

Address:
Schlüterstrasse 55, 10629 Berlin
Telephone +49-30-88 70 98 11

Opening hours:
Monday – Friday: from noon
Saturday: from 2 p.m.
Sunday: from 5 p.m.

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La Cantina

Blends of two distinct worlds are mixed into one at La Cantina. Enjoy some of the finest Italian cuisine that the Pascarella family has brought from the Italian motherland to the heart of Germany for more than 3 decades. Take a stroll through Italy with the fine dining that is brought over like the best wines from Sicily and Tuscany, along with fresh olives from the region of Campania. “La vita e bella”  at La Cantina.

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Address:
Bleibtreustrasse 17, 10623 Berlin
Telephone +49-30-883 21 56

Opening hours:
Daily: 5 p.m. until midnight

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Ottenthal

Austria and Germany are united as one at the Ottenthal. Arthur Schneller brings Austrian cuisine to the German motherland in Berlin with a unique blend that has both a little bit of simplicity and finesse in each dish. Also a wide selection of over 250 wines from Austria is available to accompany traditional Austrian meals.  There is a little bit of Austria for everyone as there is a variety of freshly selected vegetarian dishes.

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Address:
Kantstrasse 153, 10623 Berlin
Telephone +49-30-313 31 62 (until 4 p.m. answering machine)

Opening hours:
Daily: 6 p.m. until 1 a.m.

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Tugra

Turkish cuisine is known for its oriental ambience that at the Tugra brings a modern style class to each dish. Furthermore, with a wide choice of national and international wines at the Tugra, also under an ambience that gives definition to elegance, the Tugra is sure to make you enjoy the most of the Turkish experience while at the same time being in the heart of Germany in Berlin.

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Address:
Kurfürstendamm 96, 10709 Berlin
Telephone +49-30-323 40 27

Opening hours:
Daily: 11:30 a.m. until midnight

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Restaurant Weinrot

A great restaurant that promises what is expected from a great restaurant. At the Weinrot located in the Savoy Hotel offers light lunches and also a lavish evening menu with a wide selection of traditional food. The Weinrot guarantees a true German welcome in the city of Berlin.

Address:

Fasanenstrasse 9-10, 10623 Berlin
Telephone +49-30-311 03 334

Opening hours:
Monday – Saturday: noon until 10.30 p.m.
Sunday: closed

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Times Bar

A high quality life is demonstrated while being in the Times Bar. Known for its central pillar clock showing the times of the world, enjoy and relax for a while from the busy life of Berlin with a great selection of drink and Caribbean cocktails and get access to some amazing first class Cuban cigars. Located in Berlin Charlottenburg, the Times bar gives a chance to immerse yourself in a worldwide atmosphere that is set up in this location in one of the biggest cities of the world.

Address:
Fasanenstrasse 9-10, 10623 Berlin
Telephone: +49-30-311 03 336

Opening hours:
Daily: from 11 a.m.

No cigar consultation on Sundays

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We reccomend to stay at the beautiful boutique hotel Bleibtreu during your stay in Berlin:

Bleibtreu Hotel

Experience an open, modern and communications-friendly house at the Bleibtreu Hotel Berlin, whose smooth elegance and attention to detail create lasting impressions. Furnishings designed exclusively for this boutique underline the house’s individuality. Each floor has its own style and the color scheme.

Uhlandstrasse/Adenauerplatz, Bleibtreustrasse 31

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Looking for something original? Do you have limited time to shopp? Do not waste time walking around the city and searching for some good spots! Do a list of the recommended shops and enjoy your shopping in Berlin!

The famous KaDeWe (Kaufhaus des Westens) is a department store with a wonder within itself has been in service for the past 100 years. The KaDeWe is located right in the center of the city’s Westside. It contains a unique delicatessen floor and on top of that, it is the second in the world of department stores to contain one of the biggest food sections found in a mall.

Address:
Tauentzienstrasse 21-24, 10789 Berlin

Telephone +49-30- 21 21 0

Opening hours:
Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Friday: 10 a.m. until 9 p.m.

Saturday: 9.30 a.m. until 8 p.m.

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BETHGE HAMBURG has created all types of unique accessories that are by far some of the most exquisite in the world. Everything from wallets, lap-top cases etc. are formed with a vintage feel with exotic designs such as shagreen, python, crocodile and exotic shark styles embrace these accessories. Furthermore, the Bethge offers services in the printing department ranging from all types of stationeries to combine the philosophy of individual taste must be in parallel with immense quality.

Address:
Schlüterstr. 39, 10629 Berlin

Telephone +49-30-88 00 77 22

Opening hours:
Monday-Friday: 10 a.m. until 7 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.

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The essence to a great shopping experience is to always feel like a valued customer. rung.napa BERLIN is based on this feeling and is attributed by the formal layout and the products that are available ranging from clothes to reading materials. Located in Savignyplatz, it is worth the visit to anyone who is spending an amazing time in the heart of Germany, Berlin. The owner will make your experience an unforgettable one as you can have a nice conversation and in the end, even if something is not purchased, you can still feel valued and always welcome!

Address:
Knesebeckstrasse 27, 10623 Berlin

Telephone +49-30-88 67 79 34

Opening hours:

Monday-Friday: 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.

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The department store Manufactum guarantees hard work and passion in their products made in their traditional methods in order to provide a trustworthy and functional piece of equipment. Classic materials are the key to create classic merchandise that is long lasting and effective along with maintaining high standards in keeping the products eco-friendly. Whether looking for a piece of furniture or an article clothing, it is guaranteed that you can find it at the Manufactum and that your product will remain always in a classic time frame.

Address:

Hardenbergstrasse 4-5, 10623 Berlin
Telephone +49-30-24 03 38 44

Opening hours:

Monday–Friday: 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.

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British fashion and German spirit is blended in with this unique collection of clothing for men and women presented by the Barbour label. Located exclusively on Kurfuerstendamm 26a, within the department, to enhance your shopping experience there is a lounge in the upstairs section that serves freshly brewed coffees and teas. There is a wide selection of different clothing articles for everyone, even children’s clothing and dog coats. In a collaborated effort, the Beacon Heritage Range imports styles from other designers.

Address:

Kurfürstendamm 26a, 10719 Berlin

Telephone +49-30-880 01 773

Opening hours:

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We reccomend to stay at the beautiful boutique hotel Bleibtreu during your stay in Berlin:

Bleibtreu Hotel

Experience an open, modern and communications-friendly house at the Bleibtreu Hotel Berlin, whose smooth elegance and attention to detail create lasting impressions. Furnishings designed exclusively for this boutique underline the house’s individuality. Each floor has its own style and the color scheme.

Uhlandstrasse/Adenauerplatz, Bleibtreustrasse 31

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Below we present some of the most trendy places in Berlin:

SHOPS

1.       Fionna Bennett

Hats looking like pieces of arts. As simple as that. They are handmade, unique and personally tailored. They are very diverse: funny, elegant or extravagant.

Mitte, Grosse Hamburger Strasse 25

2.       Fabiola

You can find here everything what you need while dancing: clothes, shoes and accessories. There are tango shoes directly from Argentina.

Schoneberg, Goltzstrasse 3

3.       Shibuya

The name Shibuya comes from a fashion district in Tokyo. Here you will find a mix of Japanese trends. Clothes, bags, jewelry and lingerie can be all yours.

Hackeschen Höfe, Münzstrasse 16

PUBS, CLUBS, RESTAURANTS

1.       CHA CHA Restaurant

Here you will experience “positive eating”. The restaurant offers some great gluten free options. All the meals are really fresh and light.

Mitte, Friedrichstrasse 63

2.       Telecafe in Fernsehturm

The Berlin’s highest bar and a restaurant at a height of 207m. Enjoy this fantastic lookout point which, on a clear day, offers a view of up to 80 km in all directions.

Alexanderplatz

3.       Cookies

So called “ fashion victims club”. Visited by models, stylists and fotographers. In this place, a dress from Prada is a must as well as a bottle of a good Champagne.

Unter den Linden, Friedrichstrasse

BOUTIQUE HOTELS

1.       Bleibtreu Hotel

Experience an open, modern and communications-friendly house at the Bleibtreu Hotel Berlin, whose smooth elegance and attention to detail create lasting impressions. Furnishings designed exclusively for this boutique underline the house’s individuality. Each floor has its own style and the color scheme.

Uhlandstrasse/Adenauerplatz, Bleibtreustrasse 31

3.       Ku Damm 101

Modern and stylish, every room of the Ku Damm 101 Hotel is furnished with designer chairs, and a rubber toy peers back at you from the white-tiled bathroom meant to emulate the Paris metro. Business travelers will appreciate the high speed wireless LAN access of the Ku Damm 101 Hotel and the proximity to the convention center, while everyone will like the sunny seventh-floor breakfast room.

Adenauerplatz, Kurfuerstendamm 101

3.       Hotel Otto

Completely renovated and refurbished in 2008. 46 modern rooms and studios offer functional design and highest comfort. Free high speed wireless (WIFI) Internet connection available in all rooms. The breakfast lounge Etage 07 offers an extraordinary view over the rooftops of Berlin. Organic products, homemade and weekly changing specialities and an extra long breakfast service till 11 am promise a perfect start in the day. The favourite place during summer: its sundeck!

Ernst-Reuter-Platz, Knesebeckstrasse 10