The apartment is in a nice residential neighborhood with shops and cafes and a few really great parks. It's also not far from some tourist sites, though if you don't mind taking the metro you'll be fine anyway. The best part of the apartment is the balcony, which is pleasant to sit on at night, as well as the location being very near the river. I stayed for three weeks, and only had two small complaints. Some of the fixtures (like water faucets) were difficult to turn on and off, and some areas of the apartment had a slight smell, perhaps of smoke. I kept the windows open and it wasn't too bad. Overall, a decent stay, though if you are visiting Berlin for the first time, the neighborhood may not be exciting enough for you. But if you're looking for a quiet place to sleep at night, it's great.