We were met by hosts mother. She gave us a lot of information on how to get around on public transit and lent us some maps that were very useful. The place was near the Louve and walking distance of the river and Effiel tower and lots of restaurants. There is no elevator to the apt which makes it difficult to get to if you have heavy luggage. I would recommend the room we stayed in but just for 2 people, there were three of us.