My boyfriend and I stayed at Lisa’s apartment for three nights in March 2015.

We met Lisa in a café near the apartment to pick up the keys. She was very friendly and helpful, and gave us clear directions to her home. The apartment is located in a residential neighbourhood in Mitte, near Bernauer Straße – an area which used to be divided by the Berlin Wall, so there’s lots of interesting memorial plaques to read on your way to and from the apartment.

The apartment looked just like it did in the photos and every room was completely spotless. Lisa had left us a pile of Berlin travel guides, as well as a small booklet on her own personal recommendations which were very useful – we particularly enjoyed the amazing Japanese food at Dudu and the rooftop views at Monkey Bar. Lisa also provided us with clean sheets, towels and a small selection of toiletries, and we were able to pick up breakfast and snacks from Kaiser’s – a supermarket just behind the apartment.

The bed was very comfortable, and the apartment block and surrounding area were quiet at night meaning we slept well throughout our stay.

The closest train station was a short 5-10 minute walk away, so it was very easy to get in and out of the city centre. There’s also lots of cool restaurants, cafes and bars in the local area – and all within walking distance too.

Overall, Lisa’s apartment proved a great base to explore Berlin – especially if you are looking for quieter, more affordable accommodation a little out of the buzz of central Berlin. We really enjoyed our stay here.