Part of Berlin’s special appeal is its energetic, anything-goes vibe. And there is no better place to experience this than in the Prenzlauer Berg district, with its bohemian atmosphere and thriving café culture. With no signage outside, the apartments are discreetly located in a renovated late-19th-century tenement block on Oderberger Straße - one of the area’s prettiest and most vibrant streets, choc-a-block with cosmopolitan restaurants and boutiques. For Anglophile owner Simon, who lives in the same block with his family, renovating the apartments has been a labour of love: today, bold colour schemes, plush fabrics and decorative wallpapers combine with vintage and bespoke furniture to give the apartments a retro-meets-luxury vibe. Communal areas are also being improved, with the addition of lifts, a landscaped courtyard and freshly decorated hallways.
Dispersed throughout the building - some of the apartments face the road, others the inner courtyard - your direct neighbour is likely to be a local. A mix of studios, 1-bed and 2-bed apartments, there's something for everyone (couples, friends, families). All of the apartments are fully self-catering, but if you don’t feel like cooking, there are eateries in abundance in the immediate vicinity, including Café Krone, which is in the same building and extremely popular with locals.
Highs
- Excellent value
- Unbeatable location in Prenzlauer Berg with good transport connections to the rest of the city
- Simon and his staff are extremely friendly and helpful and provide a folder of insider tips for exploring Berlin
- Attractive apartments with funky individual design; all have glossy white kitchens and wood floors, some have balconies
- The lack of signage out front means you really feel like you live here - plus you get all the conveniences of home
Lows
- While each apartment is immaculate, the property as a whole has some ongoing works (common areas etc)
- It’s an old – and partially residential – building, and noise carries, whether it’s children in the courtyard or a blaring radio. But triple-glazed bedroom windows ensure a good night’s sleep
- Most apartments are in the rear part of the building and the ones on the lower floor don't have a view
Best time to go
Berlin is a year-round destination. Summers are similar to the UK, perhaps a little warmer and more humid. Winters can be bitingly cold, but as long as you are wrapped up well, a crisp, clear January day would be perfect to explore the city without the crowds. It can get busy during fairs (such as ITB in March) and the Christmas markets (late November to end December).
Our top tips
While exploring Prenzlauer Berg, don’t miss the less touristy area around Helmholzplatz, with its leafy, cobbled streets and burgeoning restaurant and café scene.
Location
The apartments are located in Prenzlauer Berg in former East Berlin. The nearest U-Bahn station is at Eberswalder Strasse (U2). There are two tram stops (M1 and M10) within 10 minutes’ walk.
By Air:
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg.
From the Airport
There are regular regional trains (20 minutes) and S-Bahn trains (30 minutes) that stop at Alexanderplatz. A taxi takes about 30-40 minutes.
By Car:
It is possible to park on the street without a permit, although spaces are hard to find, particularly in the evening. But as a tourist there would be little point in having a car here. If you want a car to explore the wider area, see our car rental recommendations.
Detailed directions will be sent to you when you book through i-escape.com.
More on getting to Berlin and getting around
Airports:
- Berlin Brandenburg Airport Willy Brandt 25.0 km BER
Other:
- Beach 200.0 km
- Shops 0.1 km
- Restaurant 0.1 km
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