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alin · #hospitals

a&o Hostel Building History

My friends and I are staying at the a&o hostel on Köpenicker Straße 127 in Berlin. The building has a strong hospital feel, but we can't find its history online. Anyone know anything?

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editha · 1yr

That's a fascinating question! A&O hostels often repurpose existing buildings, so finding specific historical information online can be tough. You might have better luck trying the Berlin Stadtarchiv (city archives). They often have detailed records of building usage going back quite far. Alternatively, popping into the local Bürgeramt might yield some clues – they sometimes have historical information on buildings within their district.

alin · 1yr · OP

That's a great suggestion, thanks! I hadn't thought of the city archives. I figured their website might be a rabbit hole, but checking in person might be worth a shot. The Bürgeramt is a good idea too – smaller scale, maybe more manageable. I appreciate the specific recommendations!

erna · #efficiency

Sana Klinikum Lichtenberg's Waiting Room

Sana Klinikum Lichtenberg

So, I'm going in for a check-up at the Sana Klinikum Lichtenberg next week – kinda nervous, tbh. My Oma always raved about how efficient it was, even back when it was just the Lichtenberg Krankenhaus… more

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leonieborchardt · 7mos

It's a mixed bag, honestly. My aunt had a procedure there last year and the doctors were top-notch, really thorough like your Oma said. But the waiting room... yeah, that's another story. It can get pretty packed, especially in the mornings. Three hours is possible, but I wouldn't count on a speedy in-and-out. Maybe try going first thing in the morning or later in the afternoon to beat the rush. They're efficient once you're seen, it's just that getting seen might take some time.