You may need temporary accomodation for the first few days in Berlin to give yourself time to find a nice place to live. The Humboldt University and the Free University have their own guest houses providing temporary accommodation. Temporary accommodation is also offered at the House of Nations and the Studentendorf Schlachtensee. Please bear in mind that these guest houses are very popular so make the reservation as soon as possible and before you travel to Berlin otherwise they may already be fully booked and you will not have anywhere to stay.
