Wohnheim Gelfertstraße

Overview

The student residence "Gelfertstraße" is located near the underground railway station Thielplatz very close to the Freie Universität Berlin. It is a small communal residence composed of three two-storey houses in attractive green grounds.

Mostly there are small single rooms but also some double apartments. The rooms are furnished and friendly and full of natural light. Every house has kitchens and bathrooms that are shared spaces. The small kitchens have cosy interiors and offer the opportunity to sit together with other residents.

Residents tend to meet in the student pub. Activities include table football tournaments and watching major sports events together on television.

The FU is easily reached by foot, the refectory there offers meals to reasonable prices. It is adviced to get a bike for going shopping, there are little opportunities in the close neighbourhood. Berlin Downtown can be swiftly reached with public transport.

Operator
Studierendenwerk Berlin

Places
83

Rent deposit
The rental deposit is one and a half times one month's rent.

Duration of housing
As a rule, students can stay up to ten semesters in a dorm. In compliance with the contract type, the minimum period of residence is three months.

The period of occupancy can be extended by up to four semesters for foreign students, students with chronic illnesses or physical or mental impairments, single parents, for students close to finishing their degree and for part-time students.

Internet access
Yes

TV connection
Yes

Shared facilities
Recreation rooms, washing machine room, fitness room, ping-pong room, small pub, outdoor area with barbecue area

Shopping and infrastructure (supermarket, post office, bank, etc.)
Several supermarkets are within ten minutes walking distance.