If you want to see Paris properly this is a great location. Its a very busy area with a great neighbourhood feel about it. Its well away and also very convienient to the tourist area around the river because you are so well connected. 5 mins to Gare du Nord by bus or metro just outside. Mountmartre close by. Its a great appartment. Bedroom v.quiet eventhough street is busy. A solo female traveler I never felt unsafe, in fact I found people to be very friendly and helpful as I only know about 5 words of french. Lovely fresh food market a few minutes away. Nicholas is an amazing host with the patience of a saint. I would definately reccomend this appartment for a trip to Paris.