Superhosts are superhosts for a reason so I already had high expectations. These were met admirably by Aglaja who welcomed me like an old friend and presented a welcome gift of a bottle of actually good East German sparkling wine. After booking the Gallery Apartment, but before my arrival I asked if my friend from Amsterdam could also stay in the second bedroom (and bathroom) to which Aglaja was 100% accommodating and had the room made up in advance.

Surrounded by art in the place you stay is a special feeling which was also agreed by my friend in the second bedroom. I immediately recognised that the 'Gallery Apartment' was intelligently designed and when Aglaja mentioned that her father was an architect, it all made perfect sense. The furniture is both appropriate and interesting. Thoughtful design is evident everywhere, but I would not describe it as a 'design apartment', as the main focus is still an art gallery.

Some minor housekeeping issues were noticed, such as nearly empty roll of toilet paper, no paper kitchen towels (for wiping up coffee I spilt) and perhaps a good idea would be to provide ground coffee to use with the filter coffee machine (only instant coffee was present). But overall experience and enjoyment was excellent and I would choose to stay in the Gallery Apartment again if it is available next time I visit Berlin. It represents good value and is particularly suited to those who appreciate fine art.