We were looking for a place within walking distance to all the good things that make Berlin so special: really pleasant places to grab a bite (there's a "typical German" breakfast spot right there on the corner overlooking the canal), easy access to music venues, shops, a beautiful walk down the canal, and museums (check out the Werkbund museum for a quick and really cool museum experience). Could not have asked for more. Regina's apartment is clean as a whistle and our room was SILENT which is amazing considering I was coming from NYC with all our noise.