Justine’s apartment close to La République and Canal Saint-Martin was great! The apartment itself is on the 3rd floor, accessible by stairs. It’s small but has everything needed: a private bedroom for guests with a very comfortable bed, a clean bathroom with a fantastic shower, and a kitchen with basic supplies if you plan to do any cooking. It’s only blocks away from Gare de l’Est and only about a 15min walk from Gare du Nord with other metro stations nearby, so I had no problem getting around. All the big tourist sites seem to be well within about a 30min ride if not less on the metro, and there’s a ton to see and do right around the apartment. Anything else you might need during your stay (bank, market, boulangerie) are all right outside the apartment! I would definitely recommend staying with Justine.