Great value studio in Prenzlauer Berg. StayBearlin

Centrally located studio perfect for couples and people who are looking for an authentic Berlin experience in one of Berlin's most popular neighborhoods. Free public parking is available about 500 meters away from the apartment. The train and tram station and two supermarkets are only 200m away. This lovely studio apartment is located on the ground floor of a typical Berlin period building and has its own private entrance. The main living area has comfortable queen size bed (160x200), a stylish couch that can be converted into a double bed (150x200), and a wardrobe. All our duvets are single duvets and the bed has two single matrasses. The kitchen is equipped with everything you might need, including an oven and hub, microwave, toaster, french press coffee maker, espresso maker and kettle. There is also a bar with 4 bar stools where you can sit comfortably and enjoy your breakfast. There is usually some tea, coffee, salt etc. in the kichen. The apartment does not have a TV, that's why we recommand bringing a laptop. We are happy to share our Netflix account. The bathroom is has a shower cabin, sink, towel heater and a hair dryer. The aparment has been lovingly rennovated and converted from an old uphostery workshop. From its "past life" it still has big windows which overlook the street. The windows were recently updated with tripple glazing. Since it is located in an former commercial space, it is legally allowed and does not take away living space from Berlin residents. So you can stay here without having a bad consicous about contributing to the city's housing issues. GARDEN A garden is at the rear of the building that you may use at any time. It is not directly adjacent to the apartment, but it can be accessed via the building’s main entrance. As our guest you will have the whole apartment to yourself. You won’t have to share it with anybody else. You will also have access to the sunny communal garden located at the rear of the building. You may also use the bicycle cellar to store your bike. Once you have booked you will receive a welcome email from us with information about the check in procedure and extensive recommendations for activities, sightseeing, restaurants and bars in Berlin. For the check in, we will deposit the keys for you inside a lockbox at the entrance to the apartment. During your stay with us we will also be there for you by email or phone. Our apartment is located in a residential area of the beautiful and trendy Prenzlauer Berg district, known for its thriving café and art gallery culture. In the Prenzlauer Berg you will find plenty of restaurants, kitsch boutiques and alternative-style bars. The popular Kollwitzplatz and Helmholzplatz are a leisurely 20-25 min stroll away, same as the Kulturbrauerei, an old brewery with shops, nightlife and a free museum about life in the DDR. Not far from there are the Berlin wall walk and Berlin wall memorial. If you are in Berlin on a Sunday, don't miss the nearby Mauerpark with its large flea market and renowned outdoor karaoke. A must see, especially on a sunny day! Not too far from the apartment is “Volkspark Friedrichshain”. This large and popular park, with a fairytale fountain, film showings and beer gardens, is a nice place for hanging out in the summer. For those who prefer a more active holiday it offers facilities for jogging, beach volleyball, bouldering and tennis! Excellent public transport connections take you into Mitte in about 15 minutes, where you can visit main Berlin attractions such as the Museum Island, the Berlin Cathedral (Berliner Dom) or Hackescher Markt. From there you can walk to the Brandenburg Gate, the Holocaust Memorial and Checkpoint Charlie. The tram M10 and the S-Bahn connect the Prenzlauer Berg with Friedrichshain where you can visit the famous East Side Gallery, the longest still intact piece of the Berlin Wall that has been painted by graffiti artists. Friedrichshain also has some buzzing night life areas such as the Simon-Dach-Straße and the Revaler Straße with the quirky RAW Gelände. From the East Side Gallery it is only a short walk across the river and you are in the popular Kreuzberg district, which is a great place to look out for street art, hang out in Görlitzer Park (which locals call Görli), or go out drinking or clubbing. The apartment is located in one of the more residential neighborhoods of the Prenzlauer Berg, but you can get everywhere quickly without having to come back to a lot of hustle and bustle. Grocery stores and fast food places (great Döner) are just around the corner. An authentic Bavarian restaurant is also just down the street. The train and tram station "Greifswalder Straße" is only 200m away and will take you directly to: * the Alexander Platz - 10 minutes. * the Museum Island with the famous Berliner Dom, Hackescher Markt - 15 minutes * Schönefeld Airport (SFX) - 35 minutes Or with one change of trains to * Tegel Airport (TXL) - 25 minutes * the Brandenburg Gate - 20 minutes * Checkpoint Charlie - 25 minutes The M10 tram station is 700m away and will take you directly to the East Side Gallery (15 minutes) BABY COT 40 EUR / stay, subject to availability INTERNET Available via wifi. The router is in the apartment next door. LINEN & TOWELS Bed linen and 1 hand towel + 1 bath towel per person are included. Extra towels cost extra and need to be ordered 1 week prior to your arrival. PARKING Free public parking is available 500 meters away from the apartment. The apartment is just outside the Umweltzone, so the Green Umweltzone sticker is only necessary should you want to drive into or through the city centre. EASY ACCESS The apartment is located on the ground floor and therefore easily accessible, without heavy doors in the way, or steps to climb. CITY TAX Since the 1st of January 2014 all guests have to pay the so called City Tax. This 7.5% tax has to be paid on top of the price you pay on airbnb. For more information please refer to the federal state of Berlin website. DOCUMENTS If you are a foreign national we need copies of the passports / IDs of every person who will be staying in the apartment. This is due to § 29 - Bundesmeldegesetz (BMG). [If COVID numbers increase and COVID regulations are activated again we may also require the following information about each person staying in the apartment: * COVID prove of vaccination or recovery. Depending on the state of the pandemic a negative test may have to be provided additionally or in its stead. * Name and Surname * Phone number * full address * e-mail] The documents and information are collected by us using a Pre-Check In tool from chargeautomation. In the course of the Pre-Check In you also have possibility to pay the City Tax. MONITORING We use smart home technology to improve your experience. Minut is a smart home device that measures volume levels throughout the property, and allows us to respond to noise nuisances without disrupting your stay. Minut is privacy compliant.