The Mini & Original apartment is really just that, tiny yet cosy! The location is right on the Gürtel and close to some popular bars there (Chealsea, etc.). The UBahn only just around the corner, as well as the 5 tram, with other tram and bus options in walking distance (46 and 48A). There are multiple supermarkets close by (Hofer and Zielpunkt), plus Denn's, a specialized bio and whole-foods market, which is definitely worth a visit, especially if you're vegan or vegetarian!

When we arrived Celine was there to greet us, at which point she told us that the internet was out due to the construction work in the building. We were given a prepaid SIM card as a replacement, which unfortunately didn't work well in the apartment at all. We got in contact with them again, to let them know that the SIM card wasn't the greatest solution and asking if there was anything else that they could do. On the fourth day they came by and got the internet up and running again, for which we were very thankful!

Otherwise, the kitchen was useful, although missing a few useful things such as a corkscrew or extra pots (there were only two). The water was always either scalding hot or freezing cold, anything in the middle was nearly impossible to attain. The heating was also a bit difficult to regulate, so the apartment was often cold or overly warm. The loft space was quite cosy, but after our week there we both had bruises on our knees and legs from crawling between the two sections of the loft. Oh and the bathroom was really tight. The sliding door allowed for little privacy and the shower was built in a way that you had to hold the shower head at all times. Combine that with the difficult to regulate water temperature and you have a very unenjoyable shower experience.

All in all, I would recommend the apartment for people who are agile and fairly physically fit (the ladder, stairs and steps could otherwise prove to be dangerous). As long as you're physically fit and not expecting too much privacy, this apartment is great! :)