When it comes to this spacious and well-lit penthouse apartment, a large part of the draw is being central to to so much that is "Berlin." While my partner and I very much appreciated the roomy sophistication of the space, the location was at least on a par with the layout.
The underground is literally steps away--convenient and easy to navigate. Only a few stops and there you are at the Zoo, Tiergarten, Brandenburg or the Reichstag. Uber is always around and will be at the door in five minutes.
Walking locally along the busy Berlin streets during rush hour made me feel that I was part of an urban hub, a place where locals live and work and shop.
I bought coffee for the apartment in the shop/cafe located directly downstairs. It is called Karaca, and they serve up sweets, healthy snacks, vegetarian meals. The place is cordial and filled with locals, yet more than welcoming to visitors.
As you turn right out of the apartment you will find a convenience store, a French bistro, and a local supermarket. There is also a market that carries organics. We shopped locally and ate most of our meals "at home." The kitchen is easy to use, well-stocked with an assortment of pots and pans and dishes. An array of eateries are locally available.
As you continue to walk past the supermarket, on the same side of the street, you will come to a small walled cemetery. Bertolt Brecht is buried there, and there is a Brecht society located nearby where lectures on his life's work are offered, mostly in German of course. Another important historical figure buried there is the philosopher Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel. A neon church located on the grounds lends a surreal air to the innovative headstones and memorials. The World War II member of the German underground Dietrich Bonhoeffer is memorialized there as well. What can I say? I like graveyards.
A portion of the Berlin Wall is still standing and memorialized within walking distance. Whether you want to visit the Gemäldegalerie, Museum Island, or the Berlin Philharmonic, they will all be accessible to you from this Mitte neighborhood. If you have any questions, text Marcus. He's always right there with a quick answer.
Lastly, while I only like to travel on the off season, those of you who decide to stay here during more clement seasons will be sure to appreciate the outdoor rooftop garden--a friend, a cocktail, a Berlin spring evening . . . You'll like it.