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You can tell that your host is an architect the minute you walk through this home’s door. Bright and minimalist, it feels like a creative studio with its pared-back furnishings and white walls. And of course, the apartment’s most striking feature – undoubtedly a source of inspiration, creative or otherwise – is its huge picture windows giving way to views towards Alexanderplatz and the Berlin TV Tower. You’ll love cosying up on the window-side bench with your morning cup of coffee while feasting on the vistas, or kicking back on the window-facing sofa with a glass of wine as the sun sets over the city. There’s a cute viewing platform with a skylight too for those who want an even better bird’s eye view while the bedroom’s slanted window lets you wake up and enjoy the city’s rooftops first thing. Outside of your home, you’re a fifteen-minute walk from leafy Volkspark Friedrichshain, a twenty-five-minute stroll from the East Side Gallery, while Alexanderplatz is reachable by public transport in just fifteen minutes.
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What to expect
Highlights
Take a stroll through Volkspark Friedrichshain, a fifteen-minute walk away
Visit the East Side Gallery, twenty-five minutes on foot from your door
Watch the sunset over the city from your living room's picture windows – you've got clear views to the Berlin TV Tower
Cosy up in the minimalist bedroom with one of the many books from the shelves
Wake up to stunning city vistas from the bedroom's slanted window
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Home truths
There's no lift to this fifth floor home, so it's not best suited to those with limited mobility or guests bringing heavy luggage
This home isn't suitable for children between 2 and 12 years old
There's no TV here but there are plenty of books
The bed is a small double
The kitchenette is very compact and is better suited to light meal-making
Your host asks that you please keep the wooden kitchen workbench dry and not use knives directly on it
There's a viewing platform on top of the bathroom cubicle that's accessed by a ladder – please take care when climbing up as there's no barrier around it
There's no parking, but Weberwiese station is a five-minute walk away for easy access to public transport
About this stay
Amenities
Desk / workplace
Laptop friendly workspace
Wi-fi
Washing machine
Dryer
Hair dryer
Child friendly
Iron
Bedrooms & bathrooms
1 bedroom, 1 bed
1 bathroom
Extras
VIP services
Daily cleaning
Laundry and dry cleaning
Luggage storage
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Friedrichshain
Just across the bridge from Kreuzberg and to the east of Mitte, you find Friedrichshain - a neighbourhood with an edgy, creative and slightly gritty vibe that’s popular with much of Berlin’s artsy crowd and students similar to Kreuzberg and Neukölln. Friedrichshain’s East Berlin heritage is still an integral part of its current identity with the monumental GDR-era boulevard, Karl-Marx-Allee, being one of the main arteries through the neighbourhood. Other...
Explore the area
Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts
Get your geek on at the Computer Game Museum
Computer game museum with different exhibitions tracing the history and evolution of computers and games from the 1960s to modern-day virtual reality.
Stop in for lunch at Rembrandt Burger
This local burger joint serves up fresh burgers and homemade dipping sauce. Come for the fresh brioche buns. Stay for the sweet potato fries.
Catch a film at Tilsiter Lichtspiele
Established in 1908, this small independent cinema offers a diverse selection of films. The bar inside is great too!
Go for breakfast at Frau Honig
Frau Honig is a cosy neighbourhood café with tasty dishes. Swing by for a cup of coffee or stay for a delicious breakfast spread.
Try some gourmet popcorn at Popkornditorei Knalle
Popkornditorei Knalle offers a selection of popcorn flavours to all popcorn lovers!
Eat Asian food at Xigon
Xigon has a wide variety of Asian dishes on the menu, ranging from Vietnamese to Japanese, including sushi.
Grab a slice of pizza at Pomodorino
Ever since it opened in 2010, Pomodorino has been churning out top-quality pizzas for hungry tourists and locals alike. The outdoor seating is fabulous in the summertime too!
Get a taste of authentic German beer at Brauerei Flessa
Small and local Berlin brewery serving its own beer. Try their pilsner, lager or craft beer, you won’t regret it.
Go for a beer at Zimt & Zunder
This Berlin dive bar doesn't just serve up standard beer. It's got a great games room with a ping pong table and football table.
Satisfy your sweet tooth at Schokoladen Manufaktur
This local speciality chocolate shop serves up a variety of chocolates, brownies, pralines and other items – perfect gifts to take home with you.
Have a traditional Italian gelato at Chipi Chipi Bombon
At Chipi Chipi Bombón you can get some of the best ice cream in all of Berlin. Their chocolate is great, but if you're feeling adventurous, why not try the one with parsley or mate?
Watch an interesting movie at Open Air Cinema Friedrichshain
If it's a lovely summer evening, this open-air cinema is a must. The atmosphere makes you feel like you're in a movie. Remember to check the language options before you go!
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
No pets
No smoking
No parties or events
Good to know
Arrival from 8:00
Departure before 15:00
On floor 5, steps only
Wifi speed: 40Mbps
No air con
Cancellation policy
Up until
5
days
Cancel at least 5 days before your check-in date for a full refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 5 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Hans-Martin
This home is managed directly by its owner who will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Hans is a cheerful individual and that's something we definitely appreciate in a host. His flexible and kind nature makes it a pleasure to stay with him. An architect by profession, he has made some unique design choices within his home that we think guests will enjoy as much as his hosting style.
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