Staying at Aras' home is an incredible experience since his flat is located within a great area of Kreuzberg. Despite of the fact it is close to restaurants, bars (the Turkish area), canals and parks, it's also in the middle of tranquil park which make it perfect for sleeping and in a walking distance of everything. The metro/subway station is one block away so you can also go easy to the touristic attractions of Berlin. Anyway, you if you want to feel the real Berlin, the freedom of its environment then you have to stay in this neighborhood. I stayed one week and feel I need at least two in order to enjoy everything that Berlin offers.