Pension Freiraum

This is a nice little apartment setup – you basically get your own apartment (including silverware, pots, pans, coffeemaker, etc.) and live in a building like most of the other residential buildings in the neighborhood, with entry way, courtyard, etc. So if this is what you want (I did - a "resident" feel, not a hotel/tourist feel), it's great – if you're looking for a more traditional hotel setup with a lobby, full-time desk, etc. this is probably not for you. Everything seems to be run out of the restaurant which "anchors" the place, and everyone there was friendly and casual. (Note: I was in a "modern (comfort type) style" room – I didn't see the "rustic" rooms.)

I too experienced the not so great shower curtain – and the same bad curtain in another place I stayed at in Kreutzberg! Strange, but not a big deal. Also, they don't give you clean towels/sheets daily, though they might if you ask. I was only there a few days and didn't need brand new stuff every day, so it wasn't a problem for me.

Nice hotel with a great location. The staff was very helpful. The breakfast was splendid, both the buffet and the regular one. Cheap and good restaurants close by, including the hotel.

The showers were alright but the shower curtains did not work very well. The floor ended up wet.

I loved this hotel. The attached restaurant was great, staff very friendly and helpful...very homey feel. The rooms are converted apartments on the first floor of an apartment building. There are several doors for access (very secure) and each room has a little kitchenette so you don't have to eat out all the time. The location is incredible. Right in the middle of everything, very close to trains, and within easy walking distance of all kinds of interesting stuff. Great place to get a good feel for the City, so you can have a more "local" experience. I will definitely stay here again.

No fresh towels while I was there, cloth shower curtains only so water goes everywhere despite best efforts to contrary.