Coming to Berlin the first time I wasn’t sure what to expect of this location. First, it’s very easy to get there from the airport (airport bus to U7). And once you’re settled in, the U8 line takes you to the center of the city, or out to the ring line. So, the Hermannplatz lines are very convenient. Moreover it’s perfect for exploring Neukolln and Kreuzberg by foot. Hasenheide park is one block away, great for taking a jog in the morning.
Check in was very easy, with clear instructions. Response to messages was fast.
The apartment doesn’t face the street, it’s on the inside of the building courtyard. Ample room for one or two people. The beds were not the most comfortable in the word but, from what I gather, customary for what German beds tend to be like. I didn’t have much interaction with the neighbors, they seemed friendly (came back quietly very late a few nights, no issue with that). There is a bakery below which sometimes makes some noise at night.. nothing too loud. The positive side of that, of course, is that the front door is next to a bakery with fresh bread and coffee in the morning.
All in all, I would definitely recommend this as a comfortable and unpretentious base for exploring Berlin, especially if you intend to hang out in Kreuzberg and Neukolln.
Thanks again to the hosts.