Quiet studio in Prenzlauer Berg near Mauerpark

Central and quiet apartment in period house in the heart of the Prenzlauer Berg. Perfect for couples and people who are looking for an authentic and relaxing Berlin experience in one of Berlin's most popular neighborhoods. The studio apartment is located in the rear building of a typical "Berliner Altbau". Built in 1910 it still has lofty high ceilings and windows. The main living area has a comfortable queen size bed (160x200), a stylish couch that can be converted into a double bed (184x196), a dinner table with chairs and a spacious wardrobe. All our duvets are single duvets. The kitchen is equipped with everything you might need, including an oven and hub, a toaster, coffee machine and kettle. There is tea, coffee, salt etc. in the kichen. The apartment does not have a TV, that's why we recommand bringing a laptop. The bathroom has a bathtub with a shower curtain, toilet, washbasin, hair dryer, washing machine and a tumble dryer. CHILDREN In case you are travelling with children, we can provide a cot (at a surcharge). Besides that there is also a high chair for children that you may use. As our guest you will have the whole apartment to yourself. You won’t have to share it with anybody else. You may also use the courtyard to store your bicycle. 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 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 only a leisurely 10-20 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. A little convenience store and a tasty and affordable Korean restaurant are only meters away from our apartment. The the train and the metro station "Schönhauser Allee" is only 300m away and will take you directly to: * the Alexander Platz and nearby Berliner Dom - 10 minutes. * Checkpoint Charlie - 17 minutes * Postdamer Platz - 20 minutes * West Berlin, the Zoo Station, - 30 minutes * Schönefeld Airport (SFX) - 35 minutes Or with one change of trains to * Tegel Airport (TXL) - 25 minutes * East Side Gallery - 20 minutes * the Brandenburg Gate - 20 minutes INTERNET Available via wifi. 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. EASY ACCESS The apartment is located on the ground floor in a quiet courtyard and is therefore easily accessible. PARKING Parking fees have to be paid in the area around the apartment. We therefore recommend to park your car on the street Schonensche Straße which is about 600 meters away and has free public parking on the street. By day you can usually find a parking place without a problem, in the evening it may take a little longer to find a spot. 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). [During Pandemics we may also require the following information about each person staying in the apartment: * 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. ACCESS We provide access to the apartment via a smart lock. You'll need to install an app on your phone in order to open the door the first time. Alternatively, you can call us when you are at the door. 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.