How to find short term accommodation in Germany #

Before you can do Anmeldung or open a bank account, you need a rental address.

Need help finding a place to stay? #

Check out our full accommodation Guide. It covers everything from short-term furnished options with Anmeldung, to student housing and what documents you’ll need.

Temporary stay options #

If you haven’t arranged long-term housing yet, no worries — here’s how to find a temporary stay:

Best Websites for short term or flexible stays: #

• HousingAnywhere, Homelike, LifeX – Furnished apartments, Anmeldung often possible
• Airbnb, Wunderflats, Spotahome – Great for short-term furnished options
• WG-Gesucht – Shared flats for students & young professionals

Where else to find accommodation? #

• Facebook Groups:
  • Berlin Apartments for Rent
  • WG-Zimmer in Berlin
  • New in Germany – Accommodation Help
  • Bazme-Berlin
  • Pakistanis in Deutschland
  • PSA Berlin (Look for local Pakistani Group in your local City)
• Our platform’s accommodation section

Pro tip: #

Look for listings that say “Anmeldung möglich” – it’s critical for registration!

What’s next? #

After reaching your accommodation, your journey in Germany truly begins. To officially settle in, there are a few key first-week tasks every newcomer must complete, don’t worry, we’ll walk you through each one.

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