The apartment is wonderful. It's clean and bright and there's a pleasant balcony to boot. Sadia has prepared everything, from dishes and flatware to maps of Brussels--she's a great host. And the neighborhood, while not wealthy or fancy, is pleasant, with a convenient all-night grocery and a friterie steps away (the most important thing in Brussels, n'est-ce pas?). It's only a 15-minute walk from the center of the city and a 15-minute walk from the Brussels Nord train station. The one sketchy thing is, you're likely to pass streetwalkers on nearby corners, which might make some people a bit uncomfortable. But they say hello pleasantly and don't hassle you at all.