Our host Richard, met us promptly and gave us an overview of the neighborhood, including where to eat and shop, where to catch a taxi, and where the U-bahn stop was located. He emailed us an additional list of authentic German dining spots. He was very helpful and was easy to reach via email. The apartment is in a good location for tourist spots in the former East Berlin. Museum Island, Checkpoint Charlie, Mall of Berlin and Gendarmenmarkt are easy walks. West Berlin spots, Ku'damm, Bau Haus Archiv, as well as restaurants are a taxi or U-bahn ride away.