Location:Berlin, Germany
Bedrooms:2 Bathrooms:1 Property Type:Apartment Sleeps:4
Amenities:Cable/Satellite TV, Dishes, Dishwasher, Elevator, Full kitchen, Internet Access, Refrigerator, Stove, TV, Toaster, Towels, Wireless Internet AccessActivities:Restaurants, Shopping, Zoo
Description:3-room-apartment (93 sqm) in a generous belle etage (raised ground floor) of a grand period building with high stucco ceilings. There are two living rooms, a fully equipped kitchen and cosy bedroom with a comfortable futon bed (180 x 200), and additionally a large convertible sofa-bed (150 x 200). Sufficient bed linen and towels are included. There is a dining area for six people with a wonderful view of Winterfeldtplatz. The flat has got three TVs, a hi-fi, a free internet connection, and generous space for clothes and luggage. The kitchen comes fully equipped with electric stove, fridge, dish-washer, coffee machine, toaster, cutlery, dishes, and kitchenware from wine glasses to frying pans: everything you need for a quick breakfast or a luxurious dinner.The apartment is situated in Schöneberg, a central area close to Kudamm, Berlin s famous shopping mile and elegant promenade. You will live between city-west and city-east in an ideal situation between the interesting central areas of Kudamm and Potsdamer Platz. The apartment is also close to Tiergarten, Berlin s largest city park, reputed to be one of the most beautiful parks in Europe.There are numerous shopping opportunities nearby, as well as trendy areas and a lively cultural- and night-life directly on your doorstep. A large and beautiful market (Winterfeldmarkt) is also nearby, reputed to be one of the most interesting markets in Berlin.You will meet the typical mixture of antiques shops, countless cafés and a multitude of restaurants, art shops, galeries, antiquarian bookstores and small businesses. The many small and medium shops in the area offer a diverse shopping experience. The nearest motorway exit is situated 3 kilometres away - south of the flat - and will take you only a couple of minutes by car. It is called Innsbrucker Platz.Since 1st January 2008 Berlin's inner city is an 'environmental zone' where only cars that are up to emission standards are allowed. You need a sticker with information about the emission standard of your car. From Tegel Airport: take the bus no. X9 up to the underground station (U-Bahnhof) Ernst-Reuter-Platz, there you change into the line U2 in the direction of Pankow and get off at the station Nollendorfplatz (27 min.).In Berlin you will find a very extensive public transport network. Many sights are directly and rapidly accessible. Because of the central location most guests leave their car parked, or do not even bring it at all. The apartment is situated directly at the underground station Nollendorfplatz in the west of the city, near Kudamm and Zoological Garden - the Zoo with the world s highest number of species. Underground lines, (night-) buses, and a taxi stand are practically on your doorstep.From Schönefeld Airport: take the S-Bahn (urban railway) line S9 to the station Warschauer Strasse, change there into the underground line U1 in the direction of Uhlandstrasse and and get off at the station Nollendorfplatz (50 min.).From Hauptbahnhof (the central train station) take the S-Bahn (the urban railway) to the station Zoologischer Garten. From there change into the underground line U2 in the direction direction of Pankow, and travel to the station Nollendorfplatz (17 min.). Taxi:Airport Tegel, 15 km (17 min.), 24 EuroAirport Schönefeld, 22 km (21 min.), 32 EuroHautpbahnhof (central train station), 6 km (10 min.), 12 Euro