to feel local, one should stay at Ian's place. Although it is located on the 5th floor, his house is very nice and stylish. can be a littlr warm during summer, but I was lucky Paris's temperature dropped after a rain. u can see half of the Eiffle tower from the balcony. The place is very quiet and walking distance to Eiffle tower. I wouldnt recommend if you have elderly people or very young kids with you because of the stairs.