I had a great visit to Berlin. Staying at this cool apartment felt like a lovely little retreat. Amad and his sister were helpful, friendly and discrete. Their place is very much like in the pictures, tidy, clean, old, artsy and deliberate.
I was actually surprised by how central it all felt. Yes, there are trams, but Alexanderplatz is such a short walk away, and it seemed safe to walk there even at night. The neighborhood feels very Berlin, with all sorts of interesting NGOs located in the buildings around. And just on the diagonal street corner is a cosy cafe. Across the street is a good massage place. Downstairs a talented hairdresser. Hope to be back:-)