Staying with Raul was a delight. The flat and the room were wonderful and felt like home. I felt very safe in the neighborhood. Shopping for good is very close by. The kitchen is perfect to prepare yourself a meal. Raul made sure to show me everything needed to cook. There was plenty of space in the refrigerator for my food. The room is HUGE and the bed is large and comfortable. A wardrobe and desk are also in the room. A big window overlooks the street. Yes, there is street noise as the apartment sits at an intersection. I personally enjoyed hearing the sound of the bustle of the city life. To be honest after spending 12 hours of walking and touring the city each day..I slept very sound in the comfortable bed. Raul was kind and considerate. If I needed any information, he gladly offered to help. His flat is very tidy and organized. I would hope that every guest would respect his home. There is a bus within a one minute walk from the front door that you can take from Gambetta metro station. it was a bit far for me to walk from as I was tired and carrying two small, but heavy bags. I should have just asked Raul ahead of time and saved myself a tiring walked late in the dark. The flat is very convenient to the bus line that will take you where you need to go. bit was s lovely experience!