The location of the apartment is perfect. Kreuzberg is a cool neighborhood with a lot going on. The apartment is one block from the canal which is full of restaurants, coffee, etc. as well as a cool Turkish market on certain days. Four flights of steps with luggage is a bummer, but not something our host can control, obviously. We felt perfectly safe in this neighborhood and Philipp and his sister Caroline do a fantastic job recommending places to eat and drink. I would stay here again, for sure.