The place is far from most of the sights to see. About 40-60 min to walk to Alexandtplatz. But you can buy day pass for public transportation. Host doesn't speak English, but it wasn't a problem. Pillows were too skinn. Regarding noise, there a bar behind the wall. Sometimes it gets really noisy, depends how sensitive you are. In general I can recommend staying at Malik's place. Reasonable price for reasonable apartment. Double bed is okay now. Idk how it was before.