Ira and Agata's apartment is in a superb location near the heart of the city. The unit is well laid out and has all the conveniences you should need. It is in a new building near Chinatown, built in a compatible redbrick style. Easy walking distance to all the downtown attractions. Loads of restaurants and pubs nearby. The restaurants span a range of cuisines and price ranges. Habit is an excellent coffee house right across the road. There are a couple of small stores for food within walking distance, but if you plan to cook there its worth stocking up at a larger store if you have a vehicle.
Parking during the day might be challenging, although there is a lot right behind the building ($4/hour or $13 for 24 hours). There are a few cheaper lots within 5 minutes walk. We were ablate find free overnight street parking (6pm-9am, plus Sundays and holidays) right in front or on adjacent streets.
If you are new to Victoria,its a great city for walking. Good walks include 1) across the harbour bridge on Pandora, left along the harbour trail past the Delta Hotel all the way to West Bay in Esquimault. 40-45 minutes each way (~3,5km) or take a water taxi back to Old Town. 2) Through town past the waterfront and The Empress Hotel, and the Government Legislature Building, through Beacon Hill Park to Dallas Road and along the cliffs to Ross Bay (~3miles or 5km). 3) Along the waterfront, right past the ferry terminal to Fishermans Wharf, around to Ogden Point, out on the harbour wall, and then either return the same way, back through the residential neighbourhoods or follow the cliffs to join walk #2 at Beacon Hill Park.