Barbara and Alessandro's private bedroom is a great place to stay in Berlin, especially if you are on a tight budget. For very few euros, it provides you with a clean and secure base for exploring the city, as well as access to a number of very cheap places to grab a drink or meal. In addition, you will find your hosts to be excellent communicators and always more than happy to help with regard to locating things such as supermarkets and laundrettes, as well as places to work, transport services and sites to see. Their own café, Neon Toaster, is a comfortable place to hang out in - and they serve delicious food and wine! That said, we have three small suggestions. Firstly, that they consider adding a bar fridge with a freezer section. Secondly, that they provide a portable fan. And, thirdly, that they look into ways of speeding up the internet service, which was not only a bit slow, but also (at times) a bit hit and miss. These would be great additions for the summer months and would make an already good place to stay even better. In short, we enthusiastically recommend this cosy offering ... and its welcoming owners: in particular, to those seeking an affordable place to crash after a long day of sightseeing!