Overpriced and substandard
Really bad places for way too much money (Turin 2026). I can not recommend.
Response from developer
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Review of HousingAnywhere – My Experience as a Student in Berlin
I moved to Berlin as a student and chose HousingAnywhere because it seemed like the easiest and most trustworthy option, based on recommendations and reviews. Unfortunately, my experience has been disappointing so far.
First Room Experience
The apartment had 7–8 tenants sharing one kitchen and one bathroom. This made daily living quite difficult. Cleanliness was a major issue from the beginning. When I moved in, I had to clean everything myself before settling in. The floors were clearly not mopped—it was obvious from how dirty my wipes became.
Living with so many tenants also made it hard to maintain hygiene in shared spaces. Not everyone cleaned up after themselves, and basic sanitation standards were not met.
Another issue is transparency: the exact property address is not provided before payment. You only see an approximate location on the map. I only discovered the actual address after paying the rent and deposit—and it turned out to be far from my university.
I did take photos and videos when moving in, but I regret not documenting the condition of the mattress. This later became a problem.
Deposit Issues
After moving out, I thoroughly cleaned the room (vacuumed, mopped, and documented everything). I was told the deposit would be returned within 8 weeks—which already feels excessive.
After waiting, I followed up and was told my deposit had been transferred to my new room without my knowledge or consent. This was never communicated beforehand.
When I challenged this and provided proof of paying a new deposit, they later claimed the deposit had already been refunded earlier—without any receipt or confirmation. Coincidentally, I only received the refund after I followed up.
To make things worse, they deducted €110 for a mattress replacement, claiming I didn’t report its condition—even though it was already worn when I moved in.
Second Room Experience
I moved into a new room and followed the same routine: documenting and cleaning everything upon arrival. Again, the room was not properly cleaned—the floor was dirty, and the room smelled strongly of cigarette smoke.
I reported this, and someone came to inspect it, but the only advice given was to “air it out.” This was not practical, especially during winter. I ended up spending my own money on charcoal bags and a humidifier, and it took nearly three months to fully remove the smell.
The balcony was also left dirty with leaves everywhere. It really felt like no proper cleaning or preparation was done before I moved in.
Overall Concerns
It seems like rooms are not properly cleaned or maintained between tenants. Additionally, tenants may be unfairly charged for pre-existing wear and tear if they don’t document everything in detail.
Key Takeaways
Document everything when you move in (photos and videos of all items, including mattress condition)
Track your deposit closely and follow up if needed
Keep all payment receipts
Clean thoroughly before using anything
Ask as many questions as possible (exact location, number of tenants, gender mix, etc.)
Final Thoughts
While HousingAnywhere may seem convenient at first, my experience shows that there are serious issues with transparency, cleanliness, and deposit handling. Proceed with caution and make sure you protect yourself throughout the process.
Good luck finding a decent apartment—especially in Berlin.
First Room Experience
The apartment had 7–8 tenants sharing one kitchen and one bathroom. This made daily living quite difficult. Cleanliness was a major issue from the beginning. When I moved in, I had to clean everything myself before settling in. The floors were clearly not mopped—it was obvious from how dirty my wipes became.
Living with so many tenants also made it hard to maintain hygiene in shared spaces. Not everyone cleaned up after themselves, and basic sanitation standards were not met.
Another issue is transparency: the exact property address is not provided before payment. You only see an approximate location on the map. I only discovered the actual address after paying the rent and deposit—and it turned out to be far from my university.
I did take photos and videos when moving in, but I regret not documenting the condition of the mattress. This later became a problem.
Deposit Issues
After moving out, I thoroughly cleaned the room (vacuumed, mopped, and documented everything). I was told the deposit would be returned within 8 weeks—which already feels excessive.
After waiting, I followed up and was told my deposit had been transferred to my new room without my knowledge or consent. This was never communicated beforehand.
When I challenged this and provided proof of paying a new deposit, they later claimed the deposit had already been refunded earlier—without any receipt or confirmation. Coincidentally, I only received the refund after I followed up.
To make things worse, they deducted €110 for a mattress replacement, claiming I didn’t report its condition—even though it was already worn when I moved in.
Second Room Experience
I moved into a new room and followed the same routine: documenting and cleaning everything upon arrival. Again, the room was not properly cleaned—the floor was dirty, and the room smelled strongly of cigarette smoke.
I reported this, and someone came to inspect it, but the only advice given was to “air it out.” This was not practical, especially during winter. I ended up spending my own money on charcoal bags and a humidifier, and it took nearly three months to fully remove the smell.
The balcony was also left dirty with leaves everywhere. It really felt like no proper cleaning or preparation was done before I moved in.
Overall Concerns
It seems like rooms are not properly cleaned or maintained between tenants. Additionally, tenants may be unfairly charged for pre-existing wear and tear if they don’t document everything in detail.
Key Takeaways
Document everything when you move in (photos and videos of all items, including mattress condition)
Track your deposit closely and follow up if needed
Keep all payment receipts
Clean thoroughly before using anything
Ask as many questions as possible (exact location, number of tenants, gender mix, etc.)
Final Thoughts
While HousingAnywhere may seem convenient at first, my experience shows that there are serious issues with transparency, cleanliness, and deposit handling. Proceed with caution and make sure you protect yourself throughout the process.
Good luck finding a decent apartment—especially in Berlin.
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Terrible map functionality
Unable to search by zooming out the map. You can only search each city individually.
Ужасно
Худшее приложение, долго грузится, папка с сообщениями открывается через раз!
A scam?
I created two accounts since the first one was blocked right after I submitted my Passport ID, Bank Information and photo, guest what the second one as well was blocked right after I’ve done the same, now the “security team” is requesting me to provide again my documents as a separate attachment. Beware!
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