If location is king, this is where you want to stay. Easy walking to many major sites and public transportation. Lots of restaurants and grocery store options nearby. The view of the Berlin Cathedral dome from the apartment balcony is incredible, a postcard-worthy view. Beds are comfortable and well arranged for a family of four. Rudie is a great hostess (she is not the apartment owner) and very easy to communicate with. The apartment is a bit on the dingy side. It hasn’t seen new paint or flooring in a long time. Also, because it is still used on occasion by the owner, there’s a lot of stuff in closets and drawers and corners. If your plan is to be out and about most of the time, and not spend a lot of time at the apartment, this is a great place. What this apartment lacks in ambience is made up for by location.