This place is located in a great area of Paris. Place de Bastille is a happening place in of its own right and is just around the corner from other great places like Hotel de Ville. The host, Fred, is absolutely fantastic. I ended up getting in quite late due to some travel delays and he graciously stayed up until 12:30 at night to receive me. While I was staying with Fred, he took the time to recommend and even show me fabulous things to do in the 11th like la Coulee Verte and a Sunday brunch of charcuterie. Fred is extremely knowledgeable about Paris and does everything he can to make your experience an enjoyable one. He is a really cool guy with whom you can discuss any topic in French or English. Due to the living situation, he is like your super cool roommate during your stay in Paris. I highly recommend, although it would probably be best if you are only one person staying in his place (like I was) as two might get a bit too crowded (this is near the center of Paris after all).