We didn't have a great experience with Syvlia's place. Based on a misunderstanding that was primarily my fault we expected more private space than we had and for our specific trip to Paris, Sivlia's place didn't fit our needs very well and we were better off relocating to a hotel in Saint Germain that was cheaper than Silvia's apartment with a much larger and more comfortable private room. Silvia's place is located in a fantastic location and if you are looking to interact and get to know fellow travelers it could be a fun communal living situation, there is just not a lot of personal space in the accommodation, especially if you are not traveling alone. It also feels worth noting that the ceiling in the bedroom is quite low, not a huge issue by any stretch but if you are taller than, say 5'8, beware that you will be in danger of hitting your head fairly regularly. All of this said, for certain trips Silvia's apartment is likely a great place to stay. It didn't end up being what we were looking for at all, and it didn't strike me as a great value as there were hotels that were more comfortable and less expensive in the area, but listen to what other renters have to say and research other options; for some trips this would be a very satisfactory accommodation.