We loved the vibe of the neighborhood, safe, super convenient near numerous restaurants, groceries and a 5-10 minute walk to volkstheater U bahn station. We stayed during the heat wave and specifically chose an apt with an air conditioner although it actually felt cool in the apt perhaps due to its ground floor location with high ceilings in an older (but charming) building. There wasn’t much natural light in the apt but many lamps were provided. Having a dishwasher and a washer was a true luxury yet the apt’s cloth hanging racks made perfect sense in the summer to protect the environment!