The building being used for housing exchange students means that one always has to go downstairs to access the kitchen, but this is not too much of an inconvenience. There might be other people in the shared areas, of course. The apartment was spacious and clean. The metro station is very close, and the area is quiet and out of the touristy zone. We only had one key for six people which was a bit inconvenient. Overall, this a great budget choice to stay with a bigger group of people.