Prenzlauer Berg is both lively and peaceful, and very well-situated. The streets feel safe and clean. We found out it is the place in Berlin with most young families - it is so common to see young parents cycling with their children or walking them to school.
We found cafés, bookstores, pharmacies, food markets, boutiques and laundries within a 10-minute walk.
Public transportation is great. We never missed our car.