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Hands-on articles on furnished mid-term living in Germany – connected with the right guides and apartments from verified providers.

Renting basics / how-to

Renting a Furnished Apartment: How It Works

Furnished apartments in Germany have long led a niche existence: student flat-shares, dubious dives, overpriced hotel...

Published June 20, 2026
Renting basics / how-to

Temporary Housing in Berlin: What It Actually Means

Berlin attracts people who don't want to stay forever. Or who don't yet know how long they'll stay. Consultants, expats,...

Published June 15, 2026
Kiez / Neighbourhoods

Charlottenburg: Life in Berlin's Elegant West

Charlottenburg is considered one of Berlin's most bourgeois districts. The Kurfürstendamm, Schloss Charlottenburg, wide avenues...

Published June 10, 2026
Kiez / Neighbourhoods

Kreuzberg: What Makes the District So Special?

Kreuzberg is the Berlin most people picture when they talk about Berlin. Loud, colourful, diverse, with more history per square...

Published June 05, 2026
Kiez / Neighbourhoods

Schöneberg: Urban Living in the Heart of Berlin

Schöneberg is centrally located, has character and is often underestimated by outsiders. Not a trendy neighbourhood like...

Published May 31, 2026
Kiez / Neighbourhoods

Wilmersdorf: Quiet Living Close to the Kudamm

Wilmersdorf is Charlottenburg's quieter neighbour and is underestimated by many. Anyone thinking of a top location in Berlin...

Published May 26, 2026
Kiez / Neighbourhoods

Friedrichshain: Berlin's Younger Side

Friedrichshain is the Berlin district most associated with the image of the city that many people seek: young, lively, with...

Published May 21, 2026
Kiez / Neighbourhoods

Zehlendorf: Green Living in Berlin's South

Zehlendorf is Berlin's green side. Those who live here have Wannsee, Grunewald and more nature on their doorstep than in most...

Published May 16, 2026
Kiez / Neighbourhoods

Dahlem: Living Between the University and Grunewald

Dahlem is the quietest and greenest place to live in Berlin, while still offering a direct U-Bahn connection. Anyone who lives...

Published May 11, 2026
Kiez / Neighbourhoods

Rummelsburg: Berlin's Waterside Secret

Rummelsburg is what Friedrichshain was 20 years ago: affordable, up-and-coming and with a potential that many have not yet...

Published May 06, 2026
Expat & relocation

Moving to Berlin as an Expat: Housing, Anmeldung and Daily Life

Berlin is one of the most international cities in Europe. Around 20 percent of Berlin's population does not hold a German...

Published May 01, 2026
Expat & relocation

Relocating to Berlin: What You Need and What It Costs

Relocation to Berlin is an important topic for many companies and individuals. Berlin attracts tech talent, creatives and...

Published April 26, 2026
Expat & relocation

Anmeldung in Berlin: A Step-by-Step Guide for Expats

Registering with Berlin's Einwohnermeldeamt (residents' registration office) is, for many expats, the first bureaucratic...

Published April 21, 2026
Expat & relocation

Health Insurance in Germany: A Guide for Expats

Germany has one of the best health insurance systems in the world. For expats new to the country, however, it is also one of...

Published April 16, 2026
Expat & relocation

Learning German in Berlin: The Best Options at a Glance

You can get by well in English in Berlin. In the tech scene, in restaurants, in supermarkets: English works almost everywhere....

Published April 11, 2026
Expat & relocation

Opening a Bank Account in Germany: How It Works as an Expat

A German bank account is practically indispensable for everyday life in Berlin. Rent is collected via SEPA direct debit, many...

Published April 06, 2026
Co-working & remote

Co-Working in Berlin: The Best Spaces by District

Berlin is one of the best cities in Europe for remote work and co-working. The tech scene is large, the number of freelancers...

Published April 01, 2026
Co-working & remote

Home Office or Co-Working: Which Suits You Better?

Since remote work became the standard, many people are asking themselves this question: work from home or head to a co-working...

Published March 27, 2026
Co-working & remote

Remote Work in Berlin: What Makes the City So Attractive

In recent years, Berlin has developed into one of the most attractive remote work cities in Europe. Not because of the...

Published March 22, 2026
Co-working & remote

Co-Working in Charlottenburg: Spaces and Prices at a Glance

Charlottenburg is known for quiet living, good infrastructure and its proximity to the Kurfürstendamm. Less well known is that...

Published March 17, 2026
Co-working & remote

Digital Nomad in Berlin: Living and Working Temporarily

Berlin is one of the most popular cities for digital nomads in Europe. This is not only due to the lively startup scene and the...

Published March 12, 2026
Luxury

Luxury Apartments in Berlin: What Do You Get for Your Money?

Berlin is not a classic luxury city like London or Paris. For too long, the city was too affordable, too raw, too little...

Published March 07, 2026
Luxury

Penthouses in Berlin: The City's Most Exclusive Locations

A penthouse in Berlin is more than an apartment. It is a statement. Panoramic views over the city, a private roof terrace, an...

Published March 02, 2026
Luxury

Luxury Real Estate in Berlin: Buy or Rent?

Berlin has long since arrived internationally in the luxury segment. Penthouses on the banks of the Spree, renovated period...

Published February 25, 2026
Luxury

The Best Areas for Luxury Apartments in Berlin

Where is the most exclusive place to live in Berlin? Unlike in many metropolises, luxury here is spread across several...

Published February 20, 2026
Apartment types & pricing

Renting a Studio in Berlin: What You Get for Your Money

A studio is the most compact form of housing offered on the Berlin rental market: a single room that combines sleeping, living...

Published February 15, 2026
Apartment types & pricing

Furnished Apartments in Berlin Mitte: Prices and Tips

Berlin Mitte is the top address for anyone who wants to live centrally. Gendarmenmarkt, Museumsinsel, Unter den Linden,...

Published February 10, 2026
Apartment types & pricing

Furnished One-Room Apartments in Berlin: What Do They Cost?

A furnished 1-bedroom apartment in Berlin is the ideal solution for many: more space than a studio, but still cheaper and...

Published February 05, 2026
Renting basics / how-to

All-Inclusive Rent in Berlin: What Is Really Included?

All-inclusive sounds tempting. One price, everything included. But what exactly is included in an all-inclusive rent in Berlin,...

Published January 31, 2026
Apartment types & pricing

Rent Prices in Berlin 2025: Districts Compared

Berlin's rental prices have risen sharply in recent years. What was considered an affordable capital just ten years ago has now...

Published January 26, 2026
Renting basics / how-to

Apartment Hunting in Berlin: The Most Common Mistakes

Berlin's apartment search has a bad reputation, and it's not entirely undeserved. A good apartment in a central location often...

Published January 21, 2026
Renting basics / how-to

Nebenkosten in Berlin: What to Expect

If you rent a classic apartment in Berlin, you don't just pay the base rent. Utility costs, often referred to in Germany as the...

Published January 16, 2026
Renting basics / how-to

Short-Term Rental vs Hotel in Berlin: When Does Each Pay Off?

Anyone coming to Berlin for a few weeks or months faces a fundamental question: hotel or short-term rental? Both options have...

Published January 11, 2026
Renting basics / how-to

Renting in Berlin Without a SCHUFA: Is It Possible?

SCHUFA is a real obstacle for many apartment seekers in Berlin. Expats without German credit history, international students,...

Published January 06, 2026
Expat & relocation

Moving to Berlin: A Practical Housing Guide

Moving to Berlin is exciting and demanding at the same time. The city attracts thousands of new residents every year, from...

Published January 01, 2026
Apartment types & pricing

Furnished Apartments in Berlin: What Can You Expect?

Furnished apartments in Berlin have become significantly more professional in recent years. What used to sound like an...

Published December 27, 2025
Expat & relocation

Berlin for Expats: Everything You Need to Know

Berlin is one of the most international cities in Europe. Around 20 percent of the population does not hold a German passport,...

Published December 22, 2025
Co-working & remote

Co-Working in Berlin: The Best Spaces for Remote Workers

Berlin has one of the densest co-working offerings in Europe. For remote workers who are in the city for a few months, choosing...

Published December 17, 2025
Renting basics / how-to

Short-Term Rentals in Berlin: A Complete Guide

Short-term rental in Berlin has become a large and professional segment. From furnished studios for one month to large family...

Published December 12, 2025