Tarik's place is an excellent location! Close to lots of shops, bars, restaurants, etc. short walk to the central station. Close to historical sites. I really enjoyed my stay at Tarik's place. The 7 flights of stairs are a lot, especially if you have a big, heavy suitcase like me, but otherwise it was great. If you stay at Tarik's place, be aware that all of the restaurants in that neighborhood solicit your company in their restaurant. They will ask you to eat, offer free drinks, etc. There are a few good late night Döner shops, some good cafés for breakfast, lots of souvenir shops, etc. There's some shopping nearby but it's not the shopping area, if that makes sense? If I could recommend anything, it would be a pastry and coffee from Boulangerie Charli.