The apartment is very well situated for anyone arriving or departing by train from the Gare du Nord, Gare de l'Est, or Gare de Lyon (reachable by a quick hop on the RER D). It's also right in front of the Stalingrad station on the line 2 and close to the RER B and D, which means it's easily accessible from CDG airport. Whether or not you like the neighborhood will depend on your personal interests, but I've always liked the area around the Bassin de la Villette. While relatively small (as most apartments and hotel rooms in Paris are) the apartment is very well decorated and comfortable (I especially liked the tiles), and we were happy to spend our week there. Our hosts were very communicative and accommodating at our arrival and departure. For those with mobility constraints, note that it's on an upper floor without an elevator, but again this is the norm in Paris. And that's how you get the great views across the rooftops!