I loved staying at Benjamin's place. It was super easy to get to from the airport or the center of the city. I felt safe walking around on my own and all of the shop owners nearby were very nice and friendly even though my attempts at speaking French were very bad. Benjamin's apartment is very neat, clean, and organized. The bed was very comfortable and I appreciated the deep bathtub after walking around all day. I took advantage of his pod espresso maker and washing machine. And although I brought earplugs, I ended up not using them as the windows are very sound proof. There are various little shops and a farmers market just outside the apartment, and crepe shops and restaurants are about a 5-10 minute walk. The Sacre Couer and Montmarte is about a 20 minute walk south or 2 or 3 stops on the metro. It only took about 10 minutes by metro to get to the Louvre and other central areas. I really enjoyed relaxing at Benjamin's after roaming the city all day. The neighborhood is more residential than a "hangout" area but hangout spots are very easy to get to and the comfort and ease of Benjamin's apartment are worth the 5-10 walk. :)