Barbara our host was so welcoming, greeting us with a glass of wine as we arrived, even though one of our connecting trains was late which delayed us an hour. The appartment is very stylish indeed and and was just perfect for the two of us, cosy and warm and very convenient to get in an out of the central areas - perhaps 5-10 mins by tram to Alexanderplatz. There are cafes restaurants and food shops all around, and it's also only a 10 minute walk to the market on Kollwitzstrasse ( Thursdays and Fridays ) via Immanuelkirchstrasse and Knaackstrasse, stop at Gagarin's Bar on the corner of Rykestrasse on the way for a relaxed breakfast, or any number of other cafes and bars adjacent to the market. Altogether a great place to stay. Thank you again, all the best Phil & Janet