This is as lovely as it looks in the photos. Prinzlauer Allee S-Bahn station is on the corner, as are major bus and tram lines, so access is brilliant.The immediate neighbourhood around Helmholtz square is lively with great eateries and outdoor seating; interesting artisan shops in vibrant painted buildings are all around and there are table tennis tables in the square, bring bats and balls.The area is very safe and the apartment faces into the courtyard so only the sound of birds can be heard from the bedrooms at dawn. You are left to it; there is wifi, tv and dvd, lots of corner shops and fab fruit vendors, Mark helpfully gives you tips of good hangouts. The AB all day transport pass was 6.50E. They were flexible with times which was very kind and helpful. Highly recommended.