We travel frequently, and sometimes in big cities we stay at places that might not be quite welcoming, but the “affordability” factor compensates for certain deficiencies. Not quite in this case.
(i)	The place is a formal “communal apartment”, which is technically a larger apartment (one entry door leading to a corridor) with three doors for subdivided units, with all windows facing closed courtyard
(ii)	The unit is on ground floor and has a constant humidity level of 100%. Berlin was rainy during our visits, and none of our clothe dried overnight in the unit, even our passport books became wrinkly from humidity.
(iii)	To add to this, shower is a foot away from the toilet, and doesn’t have a surrounding curtain or floor step to prevent the spill, basically taking a shower result in the entire bathroom floor mini flooding, and you need to push the leaked water into the shower sewer hole.
(iv)	Mattress wasn’t bad, but due to humidity sheets and pillows were always moist.
(v)	Kitchen doesn’t have build in appliances and very basic. Max you can expect is to make some tea or boil eggs, the space is limited in general.
(vi)	It requires to open three doors to enter the unit, of which the first one leads to unilluminated hallway that has a drop ceiling and at night not only you can’t see where the floor is but also may hit your head to a ceiling.
(vii)	Parking- no free parking anywhere near, prepare to pay Mon-Saturday 3 euros per hour from 9:00 to 17:00, and 2 euros per hour from 17:00 to 22:00. Technically it is free from 22:00 to 9:00 and on Sundays, the only problem is finding a spot in those hours, or planning your day around those hours.
(viii)	Location is a residential district that is close to restaurants, public transportation, and grocery shopping. Beautiful Park across the street.
Berlin is expensive, and this unit was on a lower pricing point, however if your budget allows increasing your per night rate $20/$30, I’d suggest comparing your options wisely.