My husband and I stayed at Sophie's place for 6 nights. We would stay there again! I think it actually even better than the photos show. The neighborhood was perfect! For first timers in Paris, who are well traveled, we loved having the Eiffel Tower outside our door, but also being able to retreat to less touristic area than the 1st and 2nd Arrondissement at the ed of our days. Sophie's place faces a private courtyard, which provided quiet and privacy. We enjoyed using the tiny kitchenette to cook our breakfasts and coffee at the start of each day. Just out side the doors were plenty of restaurants, the adorable Rue Cler, and plenty to do! The 8 line took us everywhere we needed to go outside the neighborhood. We were at the Louvre, Notre Dame, l'Opera, and Montmatre very easily. The price for Sophie's place was also far more reasonable than everything else we looked at in this area, 1st, 2nd, and the Marais. We would highly recommend staying here.