The possibility of discovering a house can appear difficult, particularly if you're coming from beyond Germany. On this page, we will provide you a run-down of key details and pointers you'll need for protecting accommodation in Berlin. The marketplace is competitive, so make certain to begin early!

We likewise advise you: be cautious! Do not accept something too quickly, make big payments without having gotten the essential or agreement, and do not sign anything without reading and comprehending the whole file initially. You can never ever be too safe, and if it sounds way too great to be real, it most likely is.

Location

Where in Berlin should I live?

Finding long-term accommodation in Berlin can be tough, but with the right method and a little versatility, you can secure a terrific place to live. Many students face this difficulty, however here you will find all the vital details to start with your search.

The Hertie School lies in the heart of Berlin, in the Mitte district. Berlin is a vast city divided into twelve districts, each with its own smaller neighbourhoods. If you choose to live near to the school and budget plan is not a significant issue, focus your search on central locations such as Mitte, Kreuzberg, Friedrichshain, Prenzlauer Berg, Neukölln, Charlottenburg, or Schöneberg. These districts are popular, which often makes them pricey, congested, and loud.

However, we always recommend our students think about less central districts like Steglitz-Zehlendorf, Spandau, Tempelhof, Reinickendorf, Pankow, Lichtenberg, and Köpenick. These areas offer inexpensive student dormitories, are less crowded, offer access to Berlin's greener side, are generally cheaper in all aspects, and you will not have to deal with the traffic noise of the city centre. This will be the ideal description for "Far from Campus, but near to whatever!".

Bear in mind that Berlin has a well-connected and reputable public transportation network, permitting you to reach the Hertie School from nearly anywhere in less than 45 minutes, which implies you will be able to "Study in the heart, however stay/live in the soul". You can inspect travel times and routes using public transport at www.bvg.de. so you can "Live clever and travel simple!"

Types of accommodation and where to find them

Short-term

Especially as a global trainee, it might be most convenient to book short-term accommodation at first and after that try to find something long-term as soon as you have actually gotten here in Berlin. Choosing watchings spontaneously and even visiting a location several times is much easier when you're here personally.

You could have a look at the following alternatives:

- Hotels

• Hostels - see, for example, www.hostelworld.com for many hostel listings with user reviews
• Furnished flat companies - www.uniplaces.com