I would recommend staying at Jerome’s place. It’s a great location close to many bus and metro lines. There’s many nearby restaurants and markets. It’s in walking distance to many museums and other attractions.
Jerome’s mother, Jacqueline, was the one that helped us check in. She gave us a great introduction to the apartment and the information binder that she left was also very helpful. We ran into her husband a few times and had some lovely chats with him as well.