Liya (and her cats!) were wonderful hosts for my week in Berlin. Liya's place is located in a very cool and interesting part of Berlin, Moabit, and it's only a few minutes to all nearby amenities (grocery stores, bars, restaurants, doner kebab spots, ice cream, cafes, etc.). 5-10 minute walk down to the river. Bike share bikes nearby. And the U-bahn stop at Turmstrasse is just a few minutes around the corner. The building is beautiful - bright pink on the outside, cool classical look and feel on the inside. The apartment itself is gorgeous - modern touches but a classic feel. The balcony is BEAUTIFUL - a great place to start the day with a cup of coffee and watching Moabit and our street wake up. It was worth paying a bit more to stay here in a safe, beautiful spot with Liya than some of the other slightly cheaper options around. Liya is great and had lots of thoughts on what to do in the area. A WONDERFUL week n Berlin!