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Anyone has experience with Habyt?
Yet, it seems after all, like the lesser of two evils. I literally encountered every type of scam you can name, and dealt with crazy people both extremes of the sphere (from everything is allowed - this is a drug den to you can't shower every day or be home during the day).
Mods: this is a Berlin centric and focus on the city as finding house is increasingly difficult and other Berliners may be in the same situation as me and this may help more than one person.
i had a friend in a habyt place in wedding for about 6 months. the flat itself was fine, clean, no issues with roommates but the management was a pain when she needed to switch rooms. they tried to charge her an extra "administration fee" for a simple transfer within the same building, and getting the deposit back took over 3 months. if you're just looking for a bridge for 3-4 months while you find something better, it works, but treat it like a hotel not a home. check the alexanderplatz area too, some of their buildings are in older plattenbauten with thin walls
Honestly, Habyt and the others are fine as a temporary solution. I had a friend in one near Warschauer and the main issue was the revolving door of flatmates, people came and went every couple months so you never really got settled. The rooms are small but the internet usually works and you get your Anmeldung without a fight, which is more than you can say for a lot of sublets.
The real catch is the pricing. You'll pay maybe 100-150 euro more than what a comparable room in a normal WG would cost, but you're paying for the convenience of not dealing with scammers or weird hauptmieter rules. If your budget can handle it and you just need to stop looking, sign a short contract and keep searching from a stable base. Mitte and Kreuzberg locations tend to be the loudest, if you want sleep go for something in Wedding or Moabit instead.
i know a few people who went with habyt and it's pretty much what you'd expect for a company-run WG. the rooms are clean and you avoid the scam headache but the rent is noticeably higher than what you'd pay in a normal WG and you get zero flexibility on anything. one friend had a problem with their heating in winter and it took them weeks to get someone out because it's all through a customer service ticket system. the plus side is that you can move in fast and leave with proper notice but it feels more like a dorm than an actual shared flat. if you're really at your wit's end it's not the worst option but try to find a contract that's month-to-month so you can keep looking for something better
Best Food in Berlin (2026)
Begin your culinary journey at Markthalle Neun in Kreuzberg, a historic market hall buzzing with food stalls. Open Thursday to Saturday, it's the perfect spot to sample everythin… 🍽️ Where to Start
Begin your culinary journey at Markthalle Neun in Kreuzberg, a historic market hall buzzing with food stalls. Open Thursday to Saturday, it's the perfect spot to sample everything from artisanal cheese to fresh pasta. Try the famous bratwurst at Konnopke's Imbiss, a classic currywurst stand under the U-Bahn tracks at Schönhauser Allee.
🥟 Must-Try Street Food
Currywurst is a Berlin icon, and the best is at Curry 36 in Kreuzberg (Mehringdamm 36), open daily until late. For a modern twist, head to Mustafa's Gemüse Kebap (Mehringdamm 32) for their legendary vegetable kebab, a local favorite with lines out the door. Prices range from 3 to 5 euros.
🍜 International Flavors
Berlin's food scene is incredibly diverse. For authentic Vietnamese pho, visit District Mot in Mitte (Torstraße 167), where bowls start at 10 euros. For Middle Eastern cuisine, try the Yemeni restaurant Bait Al Mandi in Neukölln (Karl-Marx-Straße 131), serving fragrant lamb mandi for around 12 euros.
🥨 Traditional German Fare
For hearty German classics, book a table at Zur Haxe in Friedrichshain (Wühlischstraße 1), known for its crispy pork knuckle and potato dumplings, mains around 15 euros. Another gem is Max und Moritz in Kreuzberg (Oranienstraße 162), a rustic pub serving schnitzel and sauerbraten since 1902, with mains from 12 to 18 euros.
🍰 Sweet Treats and Cafes
Indulge in Berlin's famous cheesecake at Café Einstein Stammhaus in Mitte (Kurfürstenstraße 58), a Viennese-style café open from 8 am. For a modern twist, visit Brammibal's Donuts in Neukölln (Weichselstraße 13), offering vegan donuts in flavors like matcha and salted caramel, around 4 euros each.
🌿 Vegetarian and Vegan Options
Berlin is a paradise for plant-based eaters. Try Kopps in Mitte (Linienstraße 94), a fine-dining vegan restaurant with a seasonal menu, mains around 18 euros. For casual eats, go to 1990 Vegan Living in Kreuzberg (Wiener Straße 22), serving Vietnamese-inspired bowls and pho for 10 to 12 euros.
🍺 Best Evening Spots
End your food tour at a traditional beer garden like Prater Garten in Prenzlauer Berg (Kastanienallee 7-9), open from April to September, serving hearty snacks and local beers. For a more modern vibe, head to Klunkerkranich on the rooftop of Neukölln Arcaden (Karl-Marx-Straße 66), offering panoramic views and a rotating selection of food trucks.
💶 Budget Tips
Eat like a local by hitting up the weekly street food markets, such as the one at Boxhagener Platz in Friedrichshain every Saturday, where you can grab a falafel wrap for 5 euros. Many restaurants offer Mittagstisch (lunch specials) from 11 am to 3 pm, with dishes like currywurst and fries for under 8 euros.
solid guide. i'd add that the döner scene is more than just mustafa's, even if that one is iconic. head to rüyam gemüse kebap in neukölln, their döner with grilled veggies and feta is around 7 euro and honestly beats the queue at mustafa's for me. the bread is baked fresh right there
for a real hidden gem, check out the breakfast at haus hiltl in mitte. it's a swiss-style spot with incredible homemade bircher muesli and fresh pastries, around 12 euro for a big plate. quiet in the mornings before the lunch rush hits, and the courtyard seating is lovely when it's warm
one thing the guide missed is the african food scene. try mokum in kreuzberg for a proper ethiopian platter with injera, the combo for two is about 25 euro and the berbere spice mix is unreal. get there early on weekends or you'll wait