Accommodation

Accommodation in Berlin

At BSBI, we are happy to assist students with finding accommodation in Berlin and we can help with a variety of housing options, depending on your preference and budget.

BSBI does not guarantee the provision of housing nor does it provide on-campus accommodation, however we can still do a lot to help you find the right place to live during your studies in Berlin.

If you would like to reserve accommodation via our partner Spotahome (www.spotahome.com), you can send enquiries to bsbi@spotahome.com. You will get a 30% discount on the reservation rate when you receive your BSBI confirmation of study.

How it works

Online Booking

Once you receive your visa and to have booked your flight, you can start to search for your accommodation via our partner’s Spotahome or Uniplaces.

Connecting

You will get in contact with your landlord and reserve the property. Multilingual customer service teams are there to support you through every step of the process.

Tenancy Agreement

The agreement is signed during check in. All students have to register their residence in Berlin within 14 days after they have moved into their accommodation.

Flat share

If you decide to share a flat, you can choose from single, double or twin rooms. A flat share is a great opportunity to share experiences with other international students.

Prices will vary based on the size of the flat, location, and furnishings.

  • Shared rooms start from €380 per person each month.
  • A single room in a shared apartment starts from €450 per person each month.

Studio/Flat rent

If you’d prefer your own space, we can help you find individual accommodation. There are many studio apartments dotted around Berlin, from Zone 1 (city centre) to zone 4 (outskirts of city).

Central Berlin prices for

  • Double rooms start from €145 per week
  • Single rooms start from €95 per week

About Spotahome

Spotahome is a 100% online booking platform for mid to long term home rentals in Europe.

Home checkers personally visit the properties to take 360º professional photos, design floor plans, and create high-definition video tours of the property and neighborhood.

Spotahome allows you to browse listings 24 hours a day from the web or mobile app, and find your home in just a few clicks. Their multilingual team is always there to help with any questions before, during, and after the booking process.

About Uniplaces

Uniplaces stands as a key online platform dedicated to bridging the gap between students and professionals with reliable accommodation options during their ventures. Committed to upholding the highest standards of service, the platform meticulously curates and verifies each accommodation listing, ensuring that both the academic and professional community can seamlessly secure accommodation that matches their needs, elevating their domestic or overseas experience.

The booking process is simple and can be completed months in advance, enabling you to relax, knowing you have secured accommodation before starting your studies. As a student of BSBI, you will have access to a 25% discount on the service fee in your next booking.

About Erasmusu

Erasmusu, the largest student community in Europe, offers more than 450 accommodation options in Berlin including rooms, apartments, studios and university halls.

As a BSBI student you will benefit from a great 30% discount through a specific BSBI promo code. You will also gain personalised support over email by contacting berlinsbi@erasmusu.com.

If you want to be contacted by Erasmusu click here.

If you have accommodation to offer click here.

HousingAnywhere

To book your rentals in Berlin before your arrival, BSBI recommends HousingAnywhere, the rental platform for international students. Through HousingAnywhere you can safely book your new room, offered by verified private and professional landlords.

To receive a 25% discount on the booking fee, a VIP profile and priority access to the listings in Berlin, sign up here.

Please note: First you will have to pay the entire price and then email support@housinganywhere.com to have that amount back.

You can find information about finding your new place on the how it works page. Do you need more information or have a specific question? Send an email to vip@housinganywhere.com.

The Social Hub

BSBI is proud to announce its partnership with The Social Hub, a dynamic student accommodation provider known for fostering community and convenience. This collaboration ensures that BSBI students have access to premium living experiences in the centre of Berlin.

With The Social Hub’s commitment to creating supportive environments for student success, this partnership enhances the overall student experience by offering comfort, convenience and a sense of belonging.

Village M

BSBI has partnered with Village M, a company which offers fully furnished and recently renovated apartments in great locations around Berlin. Rooms come with electricity, water and high-speed internet. There are also fitness rooms, coworking spaces, social events and a great community of like-minded people.

BSBI students can apply for a 10% discount on their first month’s rent. 

NGB-Living

NGB-Living Berlin is a student housing company that provides affordable housing solutions in the central parts of the city and other convenient locations.

With over 250 properties and a decade of presence, it is amongst the biggest student housing solutions providers in Berlin. The apartments offered are furnished at a level that will suit long-term student stays. Students also get secure rental contracts with landlord confirmation; these are required for the Anmeldung minimum of six months.

Homelike

Flexible living. Monthly stays. Anywhere.

Renting with Homelike can secure your accommodation, literally overnight. Select desired move-in and move-out dates, and submit a free booking request for a desired room or an apartment. After confirmation, choose one of the payment methods, and confirm your booking by paying the first month’s rent and a possible deposit. That’s it! You are ready to move in on your desired date!

Learn more about Homelike.