How can i find room in shared flat in germany?

Question

I am going to stay in Germany for some months and i wouldnt like to spend a fortune on hotels till i find a bedroom in shared flat (cheapest accommodation that is)

anyone knows what relevant links exists online and also, any other practical info about accommodation hunting in germany?

thanx!

Answer 1

I would check out a youth hostel first and then after being there search for a flat to share this is usually a better way to go so that you can meet the person you will be sharing the flat with.  Youth Hostel are very inexpensive.

Answer 2

If you have the possibility to get a regional daily post from the german city, where you're looking for a flat, it would be the best way!

Greetings from Wilhelmshaven

Answer 3

You could try a youth hostel or bed and breakfast.

If you are a student, you can check back with your university, there are usually offers for affordable accomodation.

Single flats are very expensive to rent in Germany, i.e. in cities that have universities.

Answer 4

Search for "WG" plus name of the city or "zwischenmiete" plus name of the city. "WG" is short for a shared flat, zwischenmiete means short-term rental.

If you find an email, contact them with the following text:

Hallo,

ich heisse (your name here) und ich suche nach einem möblierten Zimmer in einer WG in (name of the city/area) von (from-date) bis (to-date). Bitte antworten sie mir in Englisch wenn möglich, diese Nachricht wurde für mich übersetzt.  

Mit freundlichen Gruessen

(your name)

Hope this helps!