Brilliant Apartments - at Home in Berlin

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14. Juni

Verfasst von Gabriele Kreuter / Christoph Kreuter

A living room with a blue sofa, striped cushions, white table, leather armchair and wooden wardrobe with palm print panels, set against a wall of exposed brick in soft daylight.

in short….

a home away in Prenzlauer Berg - with hotel service on demand
right on Oderberger Strasse, yet blissfully quiet in a courtyard building
perfect neighbours - breakfast at Café Krone and dinner at Otto

Brilliant Apartments - the name may sound plain, but the apartments on the charming Oderberger Straße are anything but.

Lovingly designed, familiar and full of character, they exude a sense of home away from home.

Nestled in Prenzlauer Berg, these fourteen unique apartments are spread across the front and rear building, in true Berlin fashion.

Multi-story residential building on Oderberger Street with balconies and large windows. Shops and cafés occupy the ground floor, while people are gathered outside on the sidewalk.

Weekly cleaning services and an on-site breakfast café provide just the right amount of convenience, so that we don’t miss the advantages of a hotel.

There are even facilities for doing laundry at home or dropping it off at the dry cleaner around the corner.

Eine kompakte Küchenzeile in einem Apartment zeigt einen Holzarbeitsplatz mit Spüle, weiße Unterschränke, offene Holzborde, eine vintage Hängeschrank-Vitrine, Kochutensilien und ein kleines Fenster mit Vorhang.

Each apartment comes equipped with a fully functional kitchen for cooking our own meals.

Though with many of our favorite Berlin restaurants, such as Otto and MaMi’s, just a short walk away, staying in might not be all that tempting.

Person lying covered in bed with brown headboard in front of pink wallpaper with palm print. A framed David Bowie poster hangs on the wall, next to a copper-colored wall lamp.

Heavenly Silence

Despite being situated in the heart of Prenzlauer Berg’s lively nightlife district, the apartments, arranged around a tranquil courtyard, offer remarkable quiet.

It’s hard to believe that bustling Berlin Mitte is just next door.

A night without the sound of cars or trams clattering by is a rare luxury in the capital.

View through a window onto a small courtyard table with two wooden chairs. In the background, the Café Krone counter with hanging lights, tiled wall, glassware, and chalkboard menu.

Each morning, Café Krone, which opens onto the shared courtyard, greets us with the gentle clatter of dishes.

Downstairs, lavishly topped pancakes and hearty sandwiches await.

A plate of stacked pancakes topped with blueberry sauce, yogurt cream, nuts, and berries. In the background, chairs and tables at Café Krone appear in front of a patterned wall.

Turn-of-the-Century Charm

Next to the café lies the entrance to the residential building.

Straightforward and fuss-free, with a simple code, we were able to let ourself in, even as we arrived late at night.

We’re charmed by the historic details of the passageway and the creaky staircase.

A hallway at Brilliant Apartments in Berlin featuring striped wallpaper and a black and white checkered tile floor. The interior includes a purple bench and a modern wall lamp on a blue wall with red trim.

During the 2017 renovation, the apartments were beautifully updated to meet modern standards while preserving the building’s early 20th-century character.

We can easily imagine staying here for more than just a few days in “one of the most beautiful streets in Berlin” - as the hosts rightly describe Oderberger Straße.