My husband and I felt very comfortable and at home at Fran's flat. Franziska and her daughter are very sweet and welcoming. Fran's daughter is a young teen, but so mature and communicative! Their kitchen is spacious and inviting - a perfect environment for a a morning of planning the day. The Tram 8 and U Bahn 8 are just outside with a brief stroll. We loved our five days in Berlin - so much to see and do! The neighborhood around this apartment is fantastic - just above many shops, and next to a full grocery store. Just down the street is a nice green park, and wonderful restaurants. We found the public transportation in Berlin to be very easy to take us wherever we wanted to go. This is a great place to stay!