This is a very trendy loft apartment which has been beautifully decorated with designer furniture and sleek modern appliances which fit with the trendy Berlin vibe. The loft has large floor-to-ceiling windows and patio door leading to the balcony which lets in plenty of light and has a seating area. The space has been cleverly divided into a living room area with a very large and has an elegant leather sofa, which also doubles as a bed in case you have guests, and a stunning large oak table; kitchen area is well-equipped with modern appliances and even has a cool breakfast bar as well as a dining table for more formal meals. There's also a separate bedroom area which has the bathroom with a rain shower and bathtub.
The apartment is in the artistic district of Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, known for its cutting-edge nightlife and the interesting East Side Gallery by the River Spree, which is a section of the Berlin Wall used for street art. The U-bahn, S-bahn and bus will whisk you into central Berlin in 12 minutes - in fact, the public transport links are very impressive here. The apartment is close to hip bars and restaurants as well as the Boxhagener Platz grassy square where regular markets are held. This is certainly the place to be if you want to be in the thick of Berlin's vibrant art scene and nightlife.
Special conditions: * Additional costs: For a stay under 6 months a value-added tax of 7% is applicable. The tenants pay an additional advance payment. Provided the consumption is not higher than estimated, no further costs are incurred * At the end of the rental period the final cleaning will be charged (€150 for 6 hours and €25 for each additional hour)
Canceling your stay with Spotahome? Here’s what you need to know:
a) The good news: if you cancel your booking 61 days (or more) before your move-in date, we promise to refund 100% of your first payment.
b) If you cancel 31 to 60 days before your move-in date, we will refund 50% of your first payment. The other 50% will be given to the landlord.
c) If you cancel your stay within 30 days of your move-in date, 100% of your first payment will be given to the landlord.
d) The bad news: once your booking is accepted by the landlord, you cannot recover your one-time reservation fee at any point.
Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
In one word: Trendy
Closest Metro: Friedrichshain: Ostbahnof and Warschauer Straße (S5, S7, S75), Frankfurter Tor (U5). Kreuzberg: Kottbusser Tor (U1, U8), Moritz Platz (U8), Mehringdamm (U6, U7), Gneisenau Strasse (U7), Goerlitzer Bahnhof (U1), and Hermann Platz (U7, U8)
Move here to be near: Treptower Park, Goerlitzer Park, Mercedes-Benz Arena, East Side Gallery, and Viktoria Park
Suitable for: Young professionals and students!
Can I afford it? €€€ (Expensive)
Overview
This area of Berlin is more known for its trendy vibe and nightlife than for its historical sites. Nevertheless, it is a wonderful place to explore: located just to the southeast of Mitte, you can find some of Berlin's oldest architecture and cobblestone streets. This is the place to be if you are an artist or just want to live amongst them.
What can I do here?
Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg has great nightlife! Visit venues like Berghain, Watergate, Club de Visionaire, and COBA bar. There are also many eateries and bars to discover on famous streets like Schlesischer, Boxhagener, Wesser, Simon Dach, Ravaler, and Bergmann.
Fascinating fact
Berghain, located in a former power plant, is one of Europe's exclusive underground nightclubs and has been called the world capital of techno.