When booking in a location I wasnt familiar with I found this to be exactly right for us in a location that had fun local markets, walking distance to many sites, and easy to get around. I was traveling with my college age daughter and elderly mother and we walked many places. I was comfortable and never felt unsafe. Communication was excellent with our host and entry details were perfect. We had no trouble at all (except the strike had us taking taxis instead of trains on occassion). It was an experience! We loved walking everywhere and shopping and cooking in the apartment, too. This was a wonderful experience for my daughter who's thinking about studying abroad here. I was never uncomfortable letting her go and do her own thing. Thank you!