Location in Paris is great. Set back from a quiet street so no traffic noise - however a little wake up call at 7 am with some bin manoevering in the small courtyard was inevitable as the little studio is located by the bins. Great if you are going to be out all day and use it as a base to sleep - not sure I would like to spend time in a basement flat with no aspect - space is snug once the sofa bed is out. So not a place to rely on if you were hoping to cook and eat in. But amazing eateries near by so hopefully not necessary.