I was pleasantly surprised by my stay at Hotel Seifert in a great neighborhood in Berlin. If you're looking for a non-traditional place, Hotel Seifert might be right up your alley. I picked it because the price was reasonable and not far from the TXL airport. When my husband and I walked into the building, I did not see a front desk immediately, but signage guided me to the elevator and then other signs indicated an upstairs reception area. We did have to navigate a few stairs, so please be prepared. There is an elevator, but my room included a flight of stairs to get to it (which was fine). The lobby looked old, but it did have the character of an old wooden stairway that had an elegance in an antique sort of way. At first I thought I might be disappointed in the place, but the room itself was clean and comfortable with a modern private bathroom. (For a bit cheaper, there are a couple of rooms that share a bathroom.) Not sure if it's a European thing or not, but I did not see soap or shampoo provided (which was fine), and hand towels and bath towels (no wash cloths) were provided. The gal who checked us in was friendly and kind enough to show me on a map the location of the nearby bus stop (2.8 euros to the airport). We ate at a nearby Turkish restaurant. Prices were reasonable (fast food items there were 1/3 the cost). The neighborhood has lots of nearby shopping and a wide variety of restaurants and bars. I wished I'd had more time to explore, but we'd stay there again.