In the neighbourhood

Welcome to Berlin!

Staying at the Josty apartments, you will be spoiled for choice of places to eat, drink, shop and discover. Here are a selection of our favourites.

In the immediate vicinity you can enjoy the wide range of restaurants, pubs and galleries of Mitte and Prenzlauer Berg. Also nearby are Staatsoper, theaters and museums. The next tram stop is just around the corner, Underground and S-Bahn stations are within walking distance.

More information on: www.berlin.de

Our picks

Restaurants

1 minute walk

Modern yet comforting dining right on our doorstep. A fixture of the Berlin food scene for over a decade now, with an international menu in a lively setting.

In summer guests are served in the courtyard. The terrace closes at 10 pm so that the night’s rest isn’t disturbed.

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(from 12 PM Mon – Fri / 3 PM at weekends)

opening hours:

Monday to Sunday, 6AM to 1AM

Bergstraße 22, 10115
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3 minute walk
Japanese vegan Dining. A place of tranquility and mindfulness in the heart of Berlin. Has an amazing selection of Asian teas too.
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Tuesday – Saturday 6PM -11PM

Ackerstraße 144, 10115
4 minute walk
1 Michelin star, multi-course menu. This 18 seater offers casual fine dining, where Provence meets Berlin.
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Monday – Friday 6:3PM – 11PM

Torstraße 167, 10115
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4 minute walk

French restaurant with a lovely atmosphere. The menu features classics such as Steak Tatar, Salad Niçoise and Crème Bruleé. Highly recommended the entrecote with sauce bearnaise.

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Wednesday – Saturday 6PM – 11PM

Torstraße 167, 10115
corner to Bergstraße
6 minute walk
A fun place to eat, drink and be merry. Serving classic brasserie dishes for dinner. Walk ins for drinks and snacks welcome.
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Monday – Thursday 6PM – 12AM, Friday – Saturday 6PM – 2AM

Torstraße 183, 10115
8 minute walk
Organic plant-based restaurant operating with a Zero Waste concept. Sophisticated yet cosy.
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7 days, 5:30PM – 12:00AM

Kleine Hamburger Str. 2, 10115
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9 minute walk
Charming and cosy restaurant serving modern German bistro style food.
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Tuesday – Saturday 5PM – 12AM

Linienstraße 160, 10115
10 minute walk

A real piece of Berlin history! Built in 1913, with two ballrooms and a beautiful dining area serving modern German food. Check their website for the dance lesson schedule.

Beer garden very well frequented in summer.

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Tuesday – Friday 5PM – 11PM, Weekends 2PM – 11PM

Auguststraße 24/25, 10117
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10 minute walk
Great sushi, also serves ramen and a wide range of Japanese fusion food.
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Monday – Saturday 12PM – 11PM

Gipsstraße 3, 10119

Bars

3 minute walk
Bar and culture spot. Rare movie screenings and small stage shows
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opening hours:

7 days, 7PM until late

Bergstraße 2, 10115
6 minute walk
Classic and creative cocktails in a sleek, hidden space. 14 seats only
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opening hours:

Sunday – Friday 7PM – 2AM

Brunnenstraße 177, 10119
9 minute walk
Cosy and relaxed bar with an old Berlin vibe. Antique furniture and a real fireplace! Smoking is allowed
opening hours:

7 days, from 3PM to late

Auguststraße 61, 10117

Cafes

1 minute walk
Modern all day breakfast and lunch menu. Plus pastries and great coffee
opening hours:

Monday – Friday 8:30AM – 5PM, Weekends 9:30AM – 5PM

Bergstraße 68, 10115
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3 minute walk
Plant based zero-waste bakery. As well as baked goods, they also serve breakfast and sandwiches.
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7 days, 8AM – 5PM

Hamburger Str. 2, 10115
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4 minute walk
Small Italian vegan artisanal workshop. Stop by for a Pistachio creme-filled cornetto and coffee in the morning or a focaccia for lunch.

opening hours:

Tuesday – Saturday 9:3AM – 6PM, Sunday 10AM – 6PM

Torstraße 175, 10115
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5 minute walk
Delicious baked goods in big and bright corner space. The Cruffin is very popular here!
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Monday – Friday 8AM – 6PM, Weekends 9AM – 6PM

Invalidenstraße 1, 10115
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6 minute walk
We think this is the best ice cream in Berlin! Be sure to try the namesake flavour “Hokey Pokey”

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opening hours:

Differ depending on the time of year.
Please check their website

Torstraße 141, 10119
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8 minute walk

The original location of The Barn, one of the pioneers of Berlin’s third wave coffee scene. Delicious coffees and small bites, pick up a bag of beans here to take back to your apartment.
opening hours:

Weekdays 8AM – 6PM, Saturday 9AM – 6PM, Sunday 10AM – 6PM

Auguststraße 58, 10119
10 minute walk
Jewish Deli with comfort staples such as matzah ball soup, new york cheesecake and the best Pastrami sandwiches. Housed in a modernist former Jewish girls school built in 1927.
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Monday – Saturday 12PM – 8PM, Sunday 12PM – 6PM

Auguststraße 11-13, 10117

Shops & Boutiques

2 minute walk

Concept store offering unique furniture, fancy pantry items, homewares and other tools for living.
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opening hours:

Thursday – Saturday 10AM – 6PM

Schröderstraße 13, 10115
3 minute walk
Classic yet unique Jewellery. Designed and made by a former student of architecture, this studio / store was established in 2008.
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Wednesday – Friday 2PM – 7PM, Saturday 2PM – 6PM

Schröderstraße 14, 10115 Berlin
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4 minute walk

A boutique with a beautiful collection of womenswear, from established and upcoming designers
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opening hours:

Monday – Saturday 12PM – 6PM

Torstraße 173, 10115 Berlin

6 minute walk

Furniture accessories. Colourful, sophisticated and unique products.
opening hours:

Monday – Saturday 11AM – 7PM

Ackerstraße 1A, 10115
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6 minute walk
Bookstore with a carefully chosen selection of books in English and German. Great postcards and greeting cards, and has a small cafe.

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opening hours:

Monday – Saturday 10AM – 8PM

Brunnenstraße 181, 10119
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9 minute walk
A well curated assortments of books (and some magazines) covering fashion, photography and art, architecture, interior and design.
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Monday – Saturday 11AM – 7PM

Auguststraße 28, 10117
9 minute walk
Playful, on-trend jewellery, with new lines designed every season.

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opening hours:

Monday – Saturday 12PM – 6PM

Auguststraße 26A, 10117
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9 minute walk
Gallery for contemporary jewellery, established in 2000. Features truly unique pieces by practicing artists.
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Tuesday – Friday 2PM- 6PM, Saturday 1PM – 6PM

Auguststraße 26, 10117

Galleries

9 minute walk
Gallery presenting work from international contemporary artists
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Tuesday – Saturday 11AM – 6PM

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Auguststraße 26, 10117
10 minute walk
A space for progressive and innovative artistic practice, with a diverse collection of contemporary art.

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opening hours:

Wednesday – Monday 11AM – 7PM (until 9PM on Thursdays)

Auguststraße 69, 10117
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19 minute walk
Internationally renowned contemporary art collection, housed in a former bunker. Be sure to make your booking several weeks in advance!

opening hours:

Friday – Sunday 10AM – 8PM

Reinhardtstraße 20, 10117
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Places of Interest

4 minute walk
A 50 metre swimming pool in a huge, beautiful light-filled space.
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opening hours:

Please check website

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Gartenstraße 5, 10115 Berlin
10 minute walk
A free open-air museum, including a preserved section of the original wall.
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7 days, 8AM -10PM

Bernauer Str. 111, 13355
12 minute walk
Over 47 sandy beach volleyball courts within a large park. Available all year round, thanks to a dome in the wintertime.
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opening hours:

7 days, 10AM – 10PM

Caroline-Michaelis-Straße 8, 10115
15 minute walk
A small flea market, known for well curated stands with good quality wares.
opening hours:

Sundays only 10AM – 4PM

Arkonaplatz, 10435
15 minute walk
Children’s swimming pool, open only in the summertime
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opening hours:

Subject to change, please check website

Oranienburger Str. 78, 10178
19 minute walk
Food and culture spot, featuring a beer garden, Kink Bar & Restaurant, galleries and a theatre. On the street level is Markthalle Pfefferberg, with a wide range of delicious food vendors and market shops.
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Schönhauser Allee 176, 10119

the area

Excellent location

berlin – mitte

Dur apartments are perfectly located in the calm and safe nighbourhood Rosenthaler Vorstadt. Lots of bars, restaurants, shops and touristic hotspots in walking distance.