The location couldn't be better! Lively street with excellent restaurants (Gramm is amazing & across the street; Selecto is also great and next door); next to Christmas markets in December. Close to Grand Place, Bourse/pietons, Place St Gery & MIMA & 2 minutes walk to St Catherine metro line. Bedroom is not directly on Rue de Flandre so no real noise from the pubs. Apartment was clean, bed comfortable & sitting room was nice for company. Access to apartment was easy as host was communicative & timely (although we did not meet her, she was accessible). Stairs are steep but with railing (normal for Brussels). Great stay!