This studio is a real find - a cozy, well-equipped studio that is very efficient with space, with a larger bed upstairs in the loft and a sofa bed downstairs. And it is a very comfortable sofa bed - I slept there for 3 nights while my daughter was upstairs, and we both slept very well. The location is perfect - right next to one metro stop and less than 5 minutes to Bastille. The neighborhood is safe and filled with great shopping - both for food and clothing. It is in a very quiet interior courtyard. Yes, there is some noise from the stairwell upstairs, but it is not often or excessive, and Alicia assured us it was being addressed. The shower was great - lots of hot water, good pressure, and one of the few showers that doesn't leak onto the bathroom floor! The kitchen is well-stocked. Alicia is a very helpful and responsive host, who was flexible when we had some schedule issues. She also helped us store our luggage after our morning checkout. We will definitely return.