I highly recommend staying in Little Italy. The markets and restaurants are amazing. Best bagels on the planet. Brigitte's place is in a great location. Easy to get on buses or le Metro. The guest room is small. It was difficult to find a spot for my suitcase. But the bed is very comfortable. Brigitte's shared rooms are very clean. Brigitte was so helpful in pointing me to the best places to see and how to get there.