We had some problems checking into the apartment as there was some confusion about when and where we were supposed to meet Elsa's father. After all of that was sorted out, we enjoyed staying in Elsa's cute, quirky apartment that is close to the Metro. There was plenty of space for the two of us and it was nice to be able to relax on the couch and sit at the kitchen table. The apartment also has these big windows in every room and we loved being able to open the windows and get some sunlight into the rooms although we mostly kept them closed because it was a bit chilly when we visited. The washing machine is also nice to have although it does take quite a while to wash clothes (typical of the smaller European models).

We did not have any problems walking through the area to get home at night but I would not recommend that solo females or even small groups of females do this (stick to the Metro). The area seemed a bit sketchy in the evening and even with my boyfriend, I felt uncomfortable at night time.

The walls are thin so beware if you plan on sleeping in past 8am as many of the mornings we were able to hear the neighbours' conversations. It is also quite loud on the street at night but that didn't bother us too much.

Elsa was kind enough to leave her hair dryer for my use, as well as clean towels and linens. Everything was very clean which we appreciated and the wifi was reliable and fast. Overall, we enjoyed our stay at Elsa's apartment!