Temporary Accommodation Guide
Berlin offers a full range of choices when it comes to temporary accommodation and, compared to many other European capital cities, is a relatively affordable city.
Just about every international chain has a property within Berlin, with the greatest concentration in Western Berlin. In recent years, however, Eastern Berlin has experienced significant growth in the number of boutique hotels available. With custom-made furniture, lavish original works of art or entire hotels designed by artists, there is plenty of choice for the design-savvy.
An increasingly popular alternative is furnished apartments. Available either privately or through an agent, furnished apartments offer a more spacious and affordable alternative.
If you are seeking some of the old Berlin charm, then a B&B, also known as a Pension, is your best bet. Pensions are usually located in older residential buildings that have been updated to offer many modern comforts such as WiFi and cable TV.
Hostels in Berlin have really improved in terms of comfort and utilities. In addition to the traditional dorm style accommodation, many now offer private rooms with en-suite and of course a buffet style breakfast that’s not for the faint-hearted.
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Serviced Apartments
Derag Hotel and Living
http://www.deraghotels.de
Derag Hotel and Living is among one of the biggest hotel enterprises in Germany. In Berlin, they manage three locations that accommodate long-term stays in a services apartment environment; Hotel Großer Kurfürst Berlin, Hotel Königin Luise and Hotel Henriette.
The amenities available include high-speed internet, access to business center facilities including boardrooms and the like, fitness and wellness facilities, kitchen or kitchenette facilities, parking and cleaning services.
Apartments and Suites from EUR58 – 130 per night.
Brilliant Apartments
http://brilliant-apartments.de
Brilliant Apartments provides high-quality accommodation in the beautiful Prenzlauer Berg district. A family-run business, these accommodation options offer a chance to immerse yourself into the local scene.
All apartments are specifically non-smoking and are decorated in modern furnishing with standard apartment features such as kitchen facilities, Wi-Fi, linen and cleaning equipment available.
For longer stays, the following discounts apply 10% at least 7 days, 15% at least 14 nights and 20% for more than 30 nights.
Apartments from EUR 86 – 120 per night.
Amary City Residence
http://www.amary.de
Located in leafy Charlottenburg, Amary City Residence offers spacious and modern apartments in two different configurations: Studio apartment, approximately 30 m² in size with a combined living room, TV, Radio and Hi-Fi, telephone, desk, safe, and fully equipped Kitchenette; 60m² apartment with separate living room, bedroom, and kitchen fully equipped with TV, radio and hi-fi, telephone, desk, and a safe.
Apartments from EUR35 – 65 per night for a stay of 30 nights or longer.
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Online Services
Move and Stay Executive Lifestyle Worldwide
http://www.moveandstay.com/berlin/servicedapartments.asp
Move and Stay offers a wide range of accommodation options throughout Berlin, varying in size, budget, and amenities. Through their website, you can search their property listing by location, size, and length of stay. Apartments from EUR85 – 200 per night.
Biz Stay
http://www.berlin.biz-stay.com/home.cfm
A website that offers choices by city location, and includes hotels in search results. Links take you directly to individual sites; all are of good quality.
