I would like to thanks Ute and Hans for letting my wife and I stay in their place. It was very pleasurable, comfortable, quiet, secure, with all the elementary tools you need at home, and very central. From here you can find everything you need at short distance walk (restaurants, supermarkets, bakery, bars, pharmacies, train stations, buses, tram, and much more). I highly recommend this place if you are looking for sightseeing because everything is very close to public transportation (PT). *The Berlin Wall Memorial is within walking distance from there. At the apartment, they have prepared a book with all the information you need to know from the surrounding area and good suggestions regarding places and to visit (that Döner Kebab place suggested was great). For those looking for a close place from the Berlin Marathon start line, this is the one for you (close to 20 min by PT). Thank you one more time for your hospitality and quick responses when needed