At Balances, you’ll find industrial-inspired exposed brick and pipework, which the host has lovingly combined with minimalist furnishings that give this home a New York-like appeal. It is situated on the lower ground floor, but with plenty of natural light and its location on a quiet street, we’re willing to look past this minor detail. More importantly, Balances sits smack dab between some of Berlin’s most famous, and most important, sites. You can easily walk around this part of town visiting modern art galleries, historic museums or the Berlin Wall Memorial. Home truths: *This home is located on the ground floor of the building and your bedroom faces the street *Guests three and four will sleep on the sofa bed in the living area *When we visited the Wi-Fi wasn’t working *The kitchen is small and equipped with only the basics