The flat is in a great location! The neighborhood was easy walking distance to several major attractions (ex. the Louvre, Notre Dame) and we only used the tube once (coming home from the Catacombs). The street is quiet enough to feel like you get a break from the hustle and bustle of the city, but has some great restaurants and a friendly vibe. We particularly enjoyed the breakfast place Guillaume recommended, and the Italian restaurant a few doors down. The courtyard also separates the flat from the street which keeps it very quiet (the only noises we heard were a few people coming and going in other units, which is to be expected. We weren't bothered by the noise from the tube that some other guests had mentioned). The flat was tidy and all the major surfaces were clean (floors, shower, kitchen counter). If you need a place to drop your bags, get out and explore the city, shower in the evening and sleep at night this is a good value. For us, it wasn't an ideal space to hang out and cook in the mornings or drink a glass of wine in the evenings- the window looks out into the courtyard (a very pleasant view) but is the only natural light, and the furnishings are modest (they have to be to fit the space- the loft is a tight fit. My husband is 6 ft tall and slender and it was a close fit for both the shower and the bed). A few other things to note are that we were there on a warm weekend and the flat stayed cool during the day but a bit warm at night.