Where is the best place to live in Berlin?

Living in Berlin

The capital Berlin is one of the largest cities in Germany and many different people live there. As in other large cities, there are problem areas that are better avoided. The individual districts are very different and with the necessary financial means you can live in the best areas.

• In addition to financial resources, your own demands also play an important role. Would you like to live closer to nature or should it be as central as possible? Berlin offers you a suitable residential area for every preference, but you should take a very close look at the city in advance. In almost no other city are the individual districts as different as in the German capital.
• Problem areas such as Neukölln or Kreuzberg remain a matter of taste and are not suitable for everyone. No matter which district you choose, you benefit from a very well developed one
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  S-Bahn network. You can even get to areas outside the city without any problems.
• You can search for accommodation both online and offline. There are enough on the internet Real estate portals. The Saturday editions of the following newspapers are particularly important for the search: Berliner Morgenpost, Second Hand, zitty, Der Tagesspiegel and Berliner Zeitung. You can also contact the Berlin Housing Office. As a student, it is best to contact the responsible student union. If necessary, you can also use a broker for help.

Districts for nature lovers, night owls and price-conscious people

• If you like nature and would rather live a bit outside of Berlin, the outskirts of Zehlendorf, Grunewald, Biesdorf and Frohnau are ideal. From there you don't need long to get to the center of the capital, but you still have peace and quiet and you can quickly find yourself in the country. With the S-Bahn it takes between 35 and 45 minutes to get to the city center and you have to change trains once or twice.


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• If a lively nightlife is important to you, then there are also the right districts in Berlin for such a case. The districts of Kreuzberg, Friedrichshain and Neukölln are particularly suitable. These districts are one of the trendy districts of the capital and offer you a very lively nightlife. There are plenty of trendy clubs, restaurants and bars in these districts.
• If you want to live cheaply, you have to make some compromises and forget about the best parts of the city. Berlin is not one of the most expensive cities in Germany, but it is higher than the average. Other larger cities, such as Munich, cost more money. The average rental price in Berlin is € 10 per square meter (as of July 2014). For little money you can find a cheap apartment in the districts of Marzahn and Hellersdorf. Unfortunately there are also many prefabricated buildings in these parts of the city.

Best for upper class, younger people and families

• If you value a new apartment, you will most likely find it in the Marzahn-Hellersdorf district. In Hellersdorf you will also find plenty of shopping opportunities and plenty of green spaces. If you want to live upscale, then you should prefer the Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf district. You will also find very appealing villas in this district. If your wallet is big enough, you will find a very chic apartment or house there. If you are a student and want to live cheaply in Berlin, then the Lichtenberg district is ideal.
• If you are one of the young people or have a family, the following districts are particularly suitable: Kreuzberg, Berlin-Mitte, Prenzlauer Berg and Friedrichshain. The trendy districts of Kreuzberg and Prenzlauer Berg are ideal for singles and offer many connection options and a large selection of clubs. Many young families can also be found in these districts.

Other districts in Berlin

• Neukölln and Kreuzberg have a high proportion of foreigners and are inhabited by many nations. If that bothers you, then you'd better avoid these parts of the city. As a pensioner, the Tempelhof district is a good option, as many elderly people live here.
• If you belong to the gay and transgender scene, Schöneberg should be your first choice. The districts of Wedding and Friedrichshain are good recommendations if you are in the upper class. There are also appealing leisure opportunities here.

As far as its districts are concerned, Berlin is a real phenomenon. Individual parts of the city are hyped from time to time and are particularly popular for living. But this can change again very quickly. For this reason, you shouldn't focus so much on current trends and look at the districts in the long term. As you can see, there is a suitable district in Berlin for every taste and every target group.