This was our first time in Berlin and we couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. The apartment was exactly as advertised. There were three of us and it was just the right size. It was clean and amenities made the stay enjoyable. The location also can't be beat. It's just a few minutes to two different S-Bahn stations, minutes to either Alexanderplatz or Hackescher Market, and surrounded by restaurants and shopping. While the Brandenburg gate might be a bit too far to walk, Museum Island is literally minutes away. We would certainly recommend Ariane's apartment...we had a great time and the apartment itself and it's location were certainly both big factors in that.