Thanks to Yvonne and the team at Vilhelm 7, we were both made to feel very welcome and you couldn't do enough for us. This is a hotel rather than a private let and therefore you definitely get what you pay for.

This was a last minute booking as another host let us down, so I ended up paying twice the price that I had planned so that I could still stay in this area (near the Tempodrom for a birthday surprise). Twice the price and worth every penny. The room was lovely, the shower was amazing, the building awesome with its original features and contemporary decoration.

Yvonne was charming, that mix of relaxed information point and trusted local guide without being overbearing or intrusive. The breakfast was amazing and she even got us her favourite cakes as a birthday surprise.

We'll definitely come again and would recommend others to do likewise if they want to explore the city but be in an area with character. 10 minute walk to Checkpoint Charlie, 20 to the Brandenburg Gate.