We had a fabulous time in Berlin and staying at Solvig’s apartment. Unfortunately, we did not get to meet her in person but she made arrangements for the key delivery and kept in excellent communication with us before and during our stay.

The flat is lovely and homey, filled with knick-knacks and personal touches that make it clear you are staying in someone’s home not an impersonal hotel. Solvig clearly loves fresh flowers and had left beautiful bouquets in every room! The main bathroom has a tub and hand shower and a much-appreciated towel warmer. The bed is large and comfortable, with a two-piece bathroom right next to it, and the terrace is as beautiful and serene as the photos. There were so many inexpensive restaurants nearby that we didn’t end up cooking at all.

The neighbourhood is fantastic! Beautiful, friendly, loads of great shops and restaurants, not too far from the action yet COMPLETELY quiet at night – it was hard to believe we were in the middle of a big city. We rented bikes from a great location a block away and rode all over the city and we were able to lock the bikes in the apartment courtyard overnight.

Do be aware that it is a five-flight walk up to the apartment (not counting the flight up to the bedroom level in the flat itself). It gets easier with practice but anyone with mobility issues should choose a different location.

We loved Berlin, Prenzlauer Berg, and Solvig’s apartment and would recommend them highly!