The apartment is in a residential part of Kreuzberg. About a 20-25 minute walk to the trendy parts of Mitte and Kreuzberg, but only minutes away from some of the commercial shopping areas and Checkpoint Charlie. The apartment itself faces a common courtyard shared with several families. It is very quiet at night. The neighborhood seems to be very safe, with lots of children and families. We chose to eat in the trendier parts of Mitte and Kreuzberg (about a 10 min taxi ride) so we aren't able to recommend any of the local food options. The apartment is very close to the subway. It is nicely designed and fairly central. The hosts were very responsive and helpful.