Philippes studio is very cantral, close to Place de Bastille, few subway and bus stops. many restaurants and bars around, even in a same building. It is same time great and problem. Because it is on the corner of few touristic streets it is one of the loudest places I ever been, sometimes you can't sleep till morning. But if you plan yo see Paris and to spent time in bars after midnight and just need a place to sleep few hours in a morning just for few days it could be great for you. It was only available place near Bastille and good for it's price.