We booked this without knowing that it was a shared space! Our bad. It was a lovely private room, and Alex was very kind about us running a little behind for check in. We didn’t see him much since we were out of the apartment most of the time, but we had a good stay. It was comfortable and things were generally clean. The shared living room is gorgeous and the little window in the bedroom is great for looking out of/getting some fresh air. This is in the red light district of Paris (near moulin rouge/many sex paraphernalia shops), so it probably would not be best for children/families. That said, it was great for two girls in their twenties to feel safe and enjoy a budget-friendly couple of days in Paris. Very close to the metro & Montemarte has many attractions nearby. Overall, I would recommend this place highly!