Bounded by Rathausstrasse, Spandauer Strasse, Mühlendamm and the Spree River, the twee Nicholas Quarter is a Disney-esque attempt at re-creating Berlin’s medieval birthplace around the 1230 Nikolaikirche, the city’s oldest building. The maze of cobbled lanes is worth a quick stroll, but you won’t find too many Berliners patronising the pricey cafes, restaurants and cutesy shops.