Boris' apartment is in an excellent location right off of the Place Bellecour, giving it easy access to the metro, and a quick walk to the commercial district, the old town across the river, and most of the other main sites of Lyon. As other posters mentioned, this is the fifth floor of a walk-up building, but as long as you're prepared for this it isn't bad. The room itself is very clean, and you get your own bathroom. The internet worked perfectly. Unfortunately I didn't get much time to talk to Boris but he was a very gracious host and was flexible with me when my arrival time was delayed.