Ahhh... can't wait for this trip. It's t-minus 28 days left to berlin and then an EasyJet to Paris, yo! It was a tough one this time around selecting a suitable place as our temporary home in Berlin. In my previous post, I had mentioned that our preference is always to stay in self-owned apartments so that we will be able to experience the "real" city lifestyle. Browsing through some of the sites though, I figured we'll just go for a hotel and be done with it. Initially, a hotel was the choice because I didn't want to think too much. As my husband had expected, I had second thoughts and started looking for apartments instead. However, at the rate things are going at work, browsing for nice apartments took too much effort! So, in Berlin, after much research I could muster, and advise from previous holiday-makers, it's this...
The structure looks mighty interesting to me and I hope against hope that we won't be disappointed with the rooms. Reasons for choosing this over others - a darned good deal, of course. Based on travellers' reviews, the rooms are not too shabby though on the smaller side unless one goes for the suite - maybe not since I'm not about to splurge more than I already have! Another reason for opting this spanky lookin' accommodation is that it's right smack in the middle of town and either way, walking to any of the sites is almost equal distance. At least, that's what it looks like on the map. Eeeep! Oh, and lastly, other hotels in the reviews didn't bode really well with the majority. Nett nett, I hope they make good breakfast!
Anyway, a whole week, and then it's off to Paris. Where we will stay at...
Tadaaaaaaa!!!! Woot!!
During our previous trip to Paris, we stayed near the Notre Dame and this time around, I thought why not try the other swanky end of town. Madame Chanel, we'll be on our merry way soon, y'all.
Picture taken from travelfranceonline.com
Eight full days plying this street. I shall NOT complain. Okay, so reason we choose the apartment particularly on this street apart from the obvious is again based on reviews via airbnb, the way it's decorated (pictures will come later when I review the apartment) and the fact that the price commensurates with the space and facilities. Surprisingly fair, I must say, considering that it's not the 'burbs! It's also fairly quieter - another factor that we looked for particularly on this trip. It's been a really tiring year and frankly, all I want to do is spend time in an area where there's less noise (that's why we didn't opt for Marais!) and we don't have to bump into so many tourists. I mean really, compared to the other popular sites in Paris, I honestly doubt if there'd be hoards of people on the sidewalk where everything is way too expensive, right? We'll see, I guess. So the plan seems to be going well. Daytime, hustle with the people. Evening, come back to a nice, quiet place...
So that's that. Time to pull out all the jumpers, sweaters, coats and jackets! Can't wait.
