This small but neat room was just right for my stay, and I didn't feel like I was imposing on Esme's housemates by being there, which was nice. The area is absolutely fantastic - as soon as you step out of the door you're in the heart of a culturally rich and oh-so-cool little network of streets and independent shops and bars. Yet it's somehow not noisy in the apartment, even though Esme's room is on the street side. All in all, a cheap and cheerful way to stay in Paris, especially if you're not actually planning to spend much time at the flat. But beware, you might want to move to Paris after a few days pretending you live there!!