We had a great stay at Alexandre's place. The location was great and within a five to eight minute walk to two metro stations. Even though the area is quite lively, the apartment itself was nice and quiet. We also felt safe when returning to the apartment late at night, which was one of my biggest priorities when looking for a place to stay. The apartment itself is rather small (for American standards), but certainly adequate and bigger than any hotel that was within our budget. We also enjoyed having an apartment at ground level and not having to drag our giant suitcases up the stairs like we have had to do at other places where we have stayed. The furnishings are simple, and apartment didn't have a balcony or views of the city, so I wouldn't stay here if you're looking for a fancy place to sit and hang out all day. But if you're looking for a clean, safe, centrally located place to come back to after a day of exploring the city, then this is a great choice.