HUGE bargain! In a busy area next to the trains and buses, lots of great restaurants, with a McDonalds next door where you can use the WiFi until you can get phone service going. On that, around the corner (going northeast next to a cafe) you'll find a phone store where you can get a sim card and 5-10 GB of data & a phone# for twenty Euros, a must have to get around on Google maps.
The challenges I dealt with was more in line with the language barrier which isn't really anyone's fault but nothing Google translate can't fix. Leo was very fast in responding to all inquiries which was about checking in. You need a code to go through the lobby and you need to meet the mother or daughter staying there to get your key and explain to you how everything works. Sokka was wonderful and very helpful the time I saw her.
It's also very private. Yes two other people live there but they're either never there or in their room and being on vacation I wasn't planning on being around much other than to sleep or regroup which it worked out great.
The building, it's decent, clean, basic accommodations but stay out of the stairwell, it's disgusting full of sewage, cigarette smell, and pretty filthy. Other than that the building was fine, it's in a safe environment, lots of tourists and activity, older people, and whatever your needs are is walking distance. The tourist attractions (Eiffel Tower, tour buses, etc.) are about a 30 min. train ride as Paris is very big.
The French overall are friendly when you are assertive enough to ask for help but most of them do not like to speak English and will not unless they absolutely have to so plan your trips the night before at the airbnb the night before accordingly.
There was one more issue with this long WiFi password I couldn't log onto and it was very frustrating. The daughter did it for me but me and the mother couldn't log on after several attempts so if I had to choose the worst part of the experience then it would be that. Finally had to rely on my phone which delayed a number of things. All and all it was a good experience and I would definitely recommend it if you're on a budget.