The apartment is at walking distance of Gare du Nord. The area is mostly Indian, so very nice food places and (night) shops nearby. Closest metro stations are La Chappelle and Stalingrad. Location was important for me as I was there during the major public transport strikes and had no problems getting around. Karima was travelling, so I was received by her mother who was kind. She doesn't speak a lot of English/French, but Karima was always available and replied very very quickly to all messages from the very moment I booked until when I returned home. The room has all the basics you need for staying a few days. For me, the room wasn't very clean but Karima was very responsive to the issue and quick to find a solution. If you plan on taking late showers, be mindful that showering is allowed until 22:30 hrs. Excellent communication and location are the main pros.