The place is located in the lively African neighborhood of Matonge, which is 20 mins walk from the center and near the cool spots of Ixelles. You get a little bit of street noise in the evening and there is quite a bit of dealing that goes on at the street level, though we never felt threatened (I’m a female traveling with a male). The apt seemed a bit dodgy upon arrival as it’s behind a few shops, and it’s semi under construction. You do need to climb several flights of stairs and the room itself is in a loft. A decent, very basic stay and tica is an excellent communicator should you need anything.