Let me start by saying that I don’t normally write negative reviews because a) I’m not super picky and b) I try to think everyone has good intentions. That being said, I wasn’t happy with this stay.
The cost of this ‘cozy studio’ was more than the current cost of a hotel in Berlin. I know because I also stayed in a hotel during my time in Berlin. Here are some of the things I got in a hotel for less per night which I didn’t get here:
-the ability to check in after 8:00 p.m. (we arrived at 8:20) without having to pay 20€ extra
-a clean room which is further cleaned daily
-functional furniture where clothing and luggage could be stored
-tea, coffee, bottled water, etc.
-soap (the hand soap dispenser in the bathroom was empty)
-a lift to the floor where the room is located
Whilst none of these things were promised in the listing and I was in fact informed of the late check-in fee, my point is this: if you are going to charge more than a hotel and run your operation similar to a hotel, then offer some value for money.
The reason I say it is run like a hotel is that the entire building seems to be flats used for AirBnB although the listing does not give this impression. However, the flat was sparsely, cheaply decorated. There was one tiny chest of drawers to use for clothing and a small bar for hanging, but this was not enough for two people. The bed was small and uncomfortable. The bathroom and the entire place were dirty with hair and dust all over, including between the floor boards.
Also, the fact that the building was full of Airbnb flats meant that there were a lot of tourists in the building in town for a good time who enjoyed smoking and talking loudly in the courtyard until very early hours in the morning (2-3 a.m.) and yet no one around to ask for assistance in getting a bit of peace and quiet in the middle of the night.
I never once met the ‘owner’ in person and although the communication and instructions etc. were quite good, I have my doubts about whether it was really as ‘personal’ as was made out, and not some company running the show but being made to look like you were getting a personal touch.
I’ll probably get some clap-back for this review, but if you’re reading this, just be aware what you are getting for your money with this flat, which isn’t much. I’ve stayed in many many Airbnb flats all over the world and in probably ten times as many hotels, and this is one of the worst experiences I’ve ever had.