Furnished Apartments in Berlin with Anmeldung

This article takes a comprehensive look at Smartments, who offer short-term furnished apartments in Berlin. Crucially, Smartments allows address registration with just a 14-night booking, making this a perfectly suited choice for new arrivals in Berlin. 

Moving to Berlin can seem relentless. Between finding a job, securing a visa and sorting out your insurance, you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed. And all of this is before you have considered where you will actually be living on arrival in Berlin! 

🏠 This is where Smartments come in, who are something of a lifeline for new arrivals in the German capital. The accommodation provider offers serviced apartments in three great Berlin locations, which are fully furnished and tastefully designed, can be instantly booked online and allow you to register at the address (Anmeldung), which is an essential process to complete when moving to Berlin. 

In essence, Smartments is tailor-made for newcomers to Berlin who are looking for a stress-free, comfortable first home in the city. 

⭐Top tip! Smartments offer considerably cheaper rates if booking a ‘long stay’ (29 nights to 180 nights).

Smartments apartments: Where are they located in Berlin? 

As mentioned, Smartments offer furnished apartments in three Berlin locations. These are spread across the west, north and east of the city, meaning you can opt for an apartment that is conveniently located for your workplace or university. 

Click on your preferred location below to explore further:

Before booking online, we recommend exploring your options at all three Smartments locations as prices and availability can vary considerably depending on occupancy rates throughout the year. 

Smartments apartments: What is included?

The beauty of Smartments is that you essentially need to bring nothing but yourself and your clothes! The apartments are both furnished and serviced, which spares you from having to drag all your bedding and kitchen utensils to Berlin.

While you can expect some variations in furnishings, your Smartments apartment will have the following as a minimum:

And better still, there are additional services and equipment available within the Smartments building complexes. These include:

Smartments apartments: What are the additional benefits? 

While the inclusions listed above are an obvious benefit to booking a furnished apartment in Berlin with Smartments, there are a raft of additional advantages:

✅ Address Registration (Anmeldung)

Smartments allow you to complete your address registration (Anmeldung) at their furnished apartments in Berlin with just a 14-night booking!

When moving to Berlin, it is absolutely essential that you register at an address (Anmeldung) as quickly as possible after your arrival. You need Anmeldung in order to:

• Get a German tax ID (needed for starting work in Germany).

• Apply for a visa (residence permit) at the immigration office in Berlin. 

• Complete most administrative tasks in Berlin. 

But finding suitable accommodation in Berlin that permits Anmeldung can be incredibly difficult. By booking a Smartments apartment, you can quickly tick off the all-important Anmeldung step, which is crucial for a successful and efficient relocation to Berlin. 

Once you have booked a Smartments apartment, follow our step-by-step instructions for completing your Anmeldung in Berlin. 

✅ Instant, online booking

Most accommodation providers in Berlin require that you complete a lengthy application with slow turnaround times. With Smartments, you avoid all of this – in fact, it is as straightforward as booking a hotel. Simply:

1. Select your location (Prenzlauer Berg, Karlshorst, City-West)

2. Select your dates

3. Select the apartment type you would like

4. Enter your details

5. And reserve your apartment

By booking a furnished apartment in Berlin with Smartments, you avoid all the faff of needing to submit work contracts, payslips, proof of savings, etc.

✅ Prime locations in Berlin

Smartments have clearly been very thoughtful when selecting their apartment locations in Berlin. The apartment complexes are spread evenly across the city, meaning there is a convenient living option for you wherever you may be working or studying in the city. 

Whether you opt for Prenzlauer Berg, Karlshorst or City-West, the apartments are located next to public transport lines, making it easy for you to get around the city. 

✅ A great starting point

Finding long-term housing in Berlin can be very tough – it is not uncommon for it to take a few months of searching and attending in-person viewings before securing something suitable.

By initially choosing a short-term, furnished apartment in Berlin with Smartments, you get a comfortable and secure base from the get-go. The apartments can be booked for up to 6 months, giving you ample time to get set up in Berlin while searching for longer-term housing in the city.

Smartments apartments: What do they cost?

As Smartments offer short-term, furnished apartments in Berlin, they are always going to be pricier than long-term, unfurnished options. 

But the longer you book, the less you pay per night. For a studio apartment, you can expect to pay roughly: 

• Long stay (29 – 180 nights): €45 – €65 per night

• Medium stay (7 – 28 nights): €70 – €85 per night

As you will see, Smartments is a more affordable option than a hotel stay or Airbnb. And crucially allows you to complete your Anmeldung at the address (something that is almost never possible at a hotel, hostel or Airbnb). 

Added bonus! While most accommodation providers request a 2-month security deposit, Smartments only require a small deposit (approx. €200) or no deposit at all to book their apartments. 

Smartments apartments: How are they rated?

✨ Smartments are largely well reviewed amongst its clients. Here is how they fair on Google at the different locations:

• City West – 4.5/5

• Prenzlauer Berg – 4.4/5

• Karlshorst – 4.1/5

We know hundreds of newcomers who have successfully used Smartments to kickstart their lives in Berlin. Personally, all of our interactions with their staff have been friendly and highly professional.

We hope you have found this rundown of Smartments helpful. Through their offering of high-quality accommodation, quick online booking and address registration, we believe it is a service that all newcomers to Germany can benefit from. 

For more information on finding an apartment in Berlin and completing your address registration, see our Berlin Apartment Guide and Anmeldung Guide.