This location is exactly where you want to be if you've never been to Paris. Be prepared, it's in a neighborhood that has late nights and sleepy mornings. There are bars below the windows and partiers along the streets until 3 or 4 in the morning. The upside is that you can walk anywhere from this apartment. It is central to everything that is worth visiting. If you're the type of traveler/adventurer who doesn't want to sleep their time away, stay at this efficient studio. It was really only big enough for two people and the shower is quite small, but again, it's in the middle of everything. There are plenty of restaurants and supermarkets in the immediate area. When I return to Paris, I'll look to see if this apartment is available before looking elsewhere.