Spent a very pleasant, if exhausting, time in Paris. Karim's apartment is very clean, light and airy and has all the facilities required including very good wifi. The bed is on a platform, but as the ceiling is high it is a pleasant experience, perhaps not so easy for older guests! It has a great view of the Canal St Martin; the area is young, slightly edgy and arty in feel, with a good selection of restaurants to suit all pockets. The flat is a 20 min walk from the Place de la République or the Gare de Nord, and is served by 2 metro stations within a 10 minute walk. We didn't meet Karim directly, but he was good enough to phone us to make sure we were ok and to recommend restaurants! Perfect host, highly recommended.