Berlin Stag Weekend: A Real Groom's Review

Editor's Note (December 2025): This real story has been updated with the latest travel tips for 2026.

I was fortunate enough to go on a Berlin stag weekend recently, and it was an amazing experience. While I can't share every detail (what happens on a stag do stays on a stag do!), I want to talk about how great the city is for a group of lads looking to have the best possible time.

Here are just a few reasons why you should seriously keep Berlin on your stag weekend shortlist.

Transport is Easy

Getting to Berlin was a breeze. We flew from a major London airport and were spoilt for choice with flight times. We booked an early flight out and a late flight back to make the most of our time.

Once you get to Berlin, there’s a train station right at the airport which takes you into the city. It was so easy and very budget-conscious.

Accommodation is Accommodating

As a group of lads who have known each other for years, we went with the traditional option of big **Hostel Rooms** sleeping six in each. They were incredibly accommodating, allowing us to drop bags off early and leave them late on our last day. It gave us a perfect base to work from.

Lots of Sights to See

Berlin has a lot more to offer than simply drinking beer! In just one day we saw the **Brandenburg Gate**, **Checkpoint Charlie**, the **Reichstag**, and the **Berlin Wall**. There are also plenty of parks to relax in, and the whole city feels very welcoming.

The BEST Way to Get Around: E-Scooters

I’ve already extolled the virtues of the public transport, but the best option for stag dos (assuming you are sober enough!) is the prolific selection of **E-Scooters**.

You just download an app and pay by the minute. They are hilarious fun and sparked a love of e-scooters in at least two of our group. Just a note of advice: if you have a heavier member of your party (me!), be careful not to leave them behind as top speed varies by weight!

The Beer Won’t Give You a Hangover

We drank a lot of beer in Berlin. I mean a LOT. Some preferred **Weissbier** (wheat beer), some preferred **Dunkelbier** (dark beer), but all of us reported zero hangovers.

This is likely due to the *Reinheitsgebot* (German Beer Purity Law), which only allows hops, water, and malt. Unlike beer at home which can be full of additives, German beer is pure. And it’s amazing.

There are LOTS of Places to Drink

We enjoyed drinks everywhere from modern pubs to traditional German beer halls. For a daytime drink, I recommend the outdoor bars in **Alexanderplatz**.

For the later part of the night, we found traditional nightclubs, live music venues, and tiny late-night bars that stayed open until 3 am. The atmosphere was amazing everywhere we went.

The Verdict

Berlin is somewhere you’ll never forget. It’s affordable, the beer is incredible, and the vibe is perfect for a stag do.

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