Schlafen im Spätkauf

The tiny spätkauf (kiosks with late opening hours, a novelty in Germany) on a quiet street in Prenzlauerberg has a hidden secret upstairs for backpacking students or travelers on a budget. For 20 Euros—less money than you’ll spend at the expensive Bio grocery up the street—you can sleep in one of the two rooms that the owners of the kiosk have set up—double bed or single bed, and a shared kitchen and bathroom.

The atmosphere is quite humble, but personal amenities—shuttle service, children under the age of six free, a late-night drink with the owners—make this a convenient stay for those who try to avoid beer-soaked hostels at all costs.