This place was great! Small space, no frills, but everything was neat and clean. You have to climb a ladder to get to the king-size bed (watch your head!) as indicated in the ad, but I found this to be a very efficient use of space. And the place is on the ground floor – no small perk in a city with lots of steep staircases and few elevators.
We had everything we needed inside, and the location was outstanding. Despite being in a very vibrant area within the Latin Quarter (there’s a decent pub adjacent to the building), the studio is nestled in a courtyard that’s sonically insulated from the streets outside. You have to use a series of keys and codes to get in, but I found the extra layer of security reassuring. The neighborhood is perfectly safe, but peace of mind counts for a lot when you’re traveling.
Part of our thinking in renting an apartment was we would save money by not eating all our meals in restaurants. This proved a smart move. The place is just across the street from the daily market in Place Monge, and a 3-minute walk from the famous food street Rue Mouffetard. Plus there are two supermarkets within easy walking distance. And we never went thirsty – you couldn’t throw a rock without hitting a café or a bar.
Pierre was a great host – he was flexible and communicative (mostly through the AirBnB app), but he gave us all the privacy we could want. And he was a really nice guy.
I highly recommend this place. It’s got all the privacy and flexibility of a studio apartment, it’s in a very lively and central part of the city, and it’s quite affordable. We had a fantastic stay. Merci Pierre!