Find a short-term rental in Berlin
An overview of furnished apartments and short term rentals in Berlin.
Berlin starter guides
Berlin is a great city to live but can be daunting when it comes to flat renting and for many administrative procedures. Our guides have many tips and tricks on how to make it in Berlin. Check out our Berlin starter guide.
How to settle down in Berlin
Our Berlin articles help you with flat search, get a job, freelance and anything you need to know to be successful in Berlin.
All our guides are based on the experiences of expats who relocated from countries all over the world to Berlin.
We recommend that you begin reading with our Berlin starter guide. We walk you through all the necessary steps to settle down in Berlin as stress-free as possible.
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All you need to know to live in Berlin
A step by step guide to get settled in Berlin including job search, visa procedures, flat rental, healthcare and financial tips for expats.
Find an apartment to rent in Berlin
This article walks you through everything you need to know to browse the Berlin housing market, spot good renting opportunities, checklists for all papers you need to app...
Special words used in housing ads
An overview and explanation of words you find in Berlin housing ads.
Grocery delivery services
Review of selected Berlin grocery and drugstore delivery services, from supermarkets to organic and locally grown vegetables and fruits.
Required documents to rent a flat
You want to apply for an apartment in Germany? Here is a checklist of documents you need to rent a flat.
All costs of renting in Berlin
An overview of the expenses tenants face when renting a flat in Berlin. We have some tips how to save money.
Neighborhoods in Berlin where flat hunting is easier
Tired of the flat search in Berlin? Everybody wants to live in Kreuzberg, Neukölln or Friedrichshain but Berlin has many other interesting neighborhoods.
Access to subsidized housing in Berlin with a WBS
You might be eligible to apply for subsidized housing if you don't earn more than 1800.- Euro as a single or 2700.- per month for couples. A how-to.
Berlin Life
Get the most out of your life in Berlin.
Best gyms in Berlin
An overview of the most popular Berlin gyms: Holmes Place, McFit, John Reed and the best day pass offers. A selection of discount and premium as well as women-only gyms.
What to do with noisy neighbors
Your neighbors party every day? Here is what you can do.
Orientation in Berlin
How are houses numbered? How can I locate a flat inside a building? Everything you need to know to find your way around Berlin.
Berlin transport
Guides to find your way around Berlin.
Berlin for kids
Berlin is a great city for children. We have some tips how to get your little ones into a Kita.
Find children daycare (Kita) in Berlin
This article explains how children daycare or Kita works and how to find a Kita in Berlin.
Get a Kitagutschein
The procedure how to get a Kitagutschein for children day-care in Berlin explained.
Best playgrounds, parks and zoos
The best outdoor activities for kids under 10 in Berlin.