We had the most amazing stay at this super convenient apartment. The neighborhood is walkable to everywhere, because public transport is so close and so easy. Every day we walked out of the door and within 20 minutes we were all over Berlin. There is a convenient bus stop a block away where the M29 will take you to Check Point Charlie in 15 min. The trains, trams and Buses all work on the same ticket, how easy is that! While it might seem that no one checks your ticket - trust me they do! Always get a ticket! The apartment is super! Really comfy beds and the warmest duvets. The kitchen is well appointed. There is an ample refrigerator but no freezer (so that’s good to know). We were there in the dead of winter, and the flat was always warm to come home too. It’s surprisingly spacious - we had 7 adults for 10 days – even with 7 adults it was plenty of space, and you can’t beat 2 full bathrooms! There is no way we’d get out the door if not for that. Convenient markets (but not on Sundays!) are right around the corner, as is a laundromat. Our hosts were extremely responsive with any questions we had while there. There are little notes all over the apartment with how to do things, which was really helpful. The apartment sleeps 6 super comfortable, but that would be 3 couples or people that don’t mind sleeping together. The z-beds/roll-a-way beds are not comfortable for adults, they would be fine for kids, but not so much for anyone over 15ish. The couch is also great for kids to sleep on. I would absolutely stay in this apartment again, it was the perfect location for exploring, it was spacious, comfortable, and near lots of bars and restaurants! Berlin Observations: On-Putting. FOOD. Talk about a city with everything! We had a culinary tour of the world in Berlin, just by walking in our little neighborhood! And so many Vegetarian options. This puts even the most eco-artsy of California cities to shame. Portland - eat your soya heart out, you can’t touch this. BARS. While as smoky as a California wildfire (see below) it is so great to have so many places to go and hangout. With so many social and cultural people to drink with, eavesdrop on, attempt appalling international sign language with. Any day/night of the week. I loved the taper candles on all the tables in all the bars a cozy touch in the winter inviting you in, even if after you get in you realize they are just convenient cigarette lighters. STREET CULTURE. Everything is art or artsy in Berlin. It smacks you in the face. I like the Graffiti - some of it is badly done and some of it takes your breath away. Even in the smallest of spaces. Hard to believe it’s illegal to do. Some love it - some hate it. I don’t...