Well, after much procrastinating, flights booked to Berlin for start of November. Still looking for hotels, wanting to book it in the next couple of days, anyone who has stayed there before recommend a particular area? As far as sight seeing goes, travelling during the day isn't an issue but would like to be quite close to a rake of bars/restaurants at night so it's not too much of a trek getting back at night. Was thinking Mitte, that seems to be pretty central and most places i have read, recommend it for nightlife.