The good: solid budget accommodation option in Paris that is extremely affordable while providing the basics plus in-unit laundry. The apartment is located on the ground floor in a quiet inner courtyard with a comfortable mattress (on the floor) that is only a couple of minutes walk from Château Rouge métro. Not your stereotypical Parisian neighborhood - it’s a lively African market during the day and felt safe and animated. It’s only a 10 mn walk from sacre cœur and many good restaurants and shops in the 18th. The skylight leaked during our stay and Fabien was great about it - super responsive and handled everything quickly. He provided coffee and milk and other basics as well as ample linens and towels which was appreciated since we were there for 10 days.
The bad: the stairs leading up to the mezzanine are more treacherous than they appear on the photos - they’re different widths and made us nervous every time we had to use the bathroom at night. It’s a tiny space - there’s nowhere to put clothes so you live out of your suitcase. Totally fine for short stays but felt cramped for 2 people a longer stay. Finally, the
Neighborhood has a different feel at night as it gets much quieter. We were
Told by locals that it’s safe though always appreciated being 2 people to come home at night. I’d have been nervous by myself.
Overall, solid and comfortable budget accommodation that provides all the basics in a lively neighborhood.