I loved staying in Alexi's studio! The location is amazing, in less than one minute you are at one of several metro stops, there is supermarket on the same block as well as 2 really great bakeries! If you want to be part of life while in the studio open the windows and you will see the trees, great architecture and hear street life. If you want quiet just close the windows, they are really insulating of any outside noise and there are dark curtains and a great mattress for a good night sleep! Would stay there again!!