Step 2: Find Short-Term Accommodation #

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 Accomodation Guide

It covers everything from short-term furnished options with Anmeldung, to student housing and what documents you’ll need!

Short-Term Housing 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 Look: #

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 – Tailored, Anmeldung-friendly listings curated for newcomers

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!