The studio is small, but very nice. It is situated in an modern-looking house that includes an elevator. The windows in the apartment provide a nice view toward the street and let in a lot of light.

Boris is a great host, he stayed in touch with me via email while on a trip and was helpful regarding all matters.

As a food chef, he asks guests to be considerate of his kitchen and, for example, not cook any meat, but I confirm that there are enough restaurants around the area to satisfy any taste :)

The house is technically situated in the Mitte, but cross the street and you're now in Kreuzberg – the famous food and nightlife district, which, however, doesn't seem to adhere to typical German cleanliness standards (it still seems to me very safe, as is all of Germany, by the standards of other countries).

It's also possible to walk from the place directly to the Berlin centre (around half and hour) without using any form of transportation.

Greatly recommended for anyone who wants a short stay in a nice place in Berlin but isn't willing to pay the exorbitant prices that are the usually charged by the hosts of large apartments.