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Want to use Conny.de but stay in the same flat. Any experiences?
The thing is, we actually love the flat and… Me and my partner are thinking to try out Conny.de and see if we can reduce our rent, as seems absolutely too expensive and we also have the Staffelmiete.
The thing is, we actually love the flat and wouldn't mind staying (as also it is impossible to find new places lol). Will it be possible or the situation will be too bitter with the landlord company? Anyone has an experience in regard? I've read many conny posts but everyone always moved out of the flat and got the money back later on.
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I've had friends who used Conny while staying in their Neukölln flat. The landlord company didn't make it pleasant, but they couldn't do much since the rent was clearly over the Mietspiegel. One thing to watch for is that some landlords will try to claim the flat needs major renovations after you win, then try to renoviction you. Make sure your contract isn't befristet and you should be fine legally. The tension is real though, expect them to be slow with any repairs after that.
yeah so the thing with conny is they basically put ur landlord on notice that you're disputing the rent, which legally they can do but it does create tension. i've seen it go both ways with the big verwaltungen like deutsche wohnen or vonovia - sometimes they just cave and adjust, other times they drag it out and try to make things awkward at renewal time
if you really love the flat and don't want to move, maybe worth considering just doing the mietpreisbremse check yourself first. there are free berlin-specific checklists online (berliner mietspiegel 2023 is public). if you're clearly over the ortsübliche vergleichsmiete, then conny might be fine since you have a solid case
but if you're on staffelmiete that's already locked in, the savings might not be huge unless the base rent itself was illegal from the start. just something to factor in before you start the process
yeah it's doable but prepare for the landlord to be cold about it. i used conny with a private landlord in prenzlauer berg and they didn't try to evict me but they basically stopped doing any repairs for like 6 months after the case closed. got about 200 euro back though so worth it for me. just know the relationship will shift from friendly to strictly business if you go through with it
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