My husband and I stayed at Alfia's place in February. Despite the cold, we had a great time in Montreal! Alfia's studio is located in the heart of the Plateau neighborhood, which means many of Montreal's must-try foods/restaurants are within walking distance-- La Banquise, Schwartz's Deli, Yokato Yokabia, and even Viateur bagels (it's a longer walk but you get to walk through Plateau & Mile End). Alfia provided us with many thoughtful and helpful amenities, such as a space heater, chocolates, and plenty of bottled water. The building entrance appears a bit run down, but DO NOT fret, it is actually totally clean and safe. The studio itself was very clean and presentable. There was definitely street parking available nearby, but you can also Uber yourself around town for $7-13 (as of Feb 2020 Lyft is not available in Montreal). Overall, we had a very pleasant stay and would highly recommend staying at Alfia's place if you're visiting Montreal.