Michael’s place did not disappoint. The apartment was very clean, equipped with a Nespresso which was nice, and the beds were very very fluffy and comfy including the sofa bed which is hard to find.. but not including the single fold out bed (bit stiff). Some people might think the apartment is a bit small but he does state in the ad that it is 40sqm so please read carefully. It did the job for us since we were barely ever in the apartment (you should be out sightseeing anyways!)
The area was a stone throws away from the metro stations Bastille station and Ledru-Rollin. The area is lively with people walking around at all hours with some very cute shops, restaurants, cafes just downstairs and bars/clubs very close by.
We came late into the evening around 11pm and I was prepared with prior reviews about the stairs. It was quite dark and we were a bit hesitant with the look of the stairs but like others have stated, absolutely nothing to worry about as the apartment is brand new and super clean and modern. We felt safe 100% of the time in this area.
We walked around Rue da la Roquette on our first night looking for street food and although we were a bit apprehensive at first, felt totally safe after. Street food was very good! If it’s your first time in Paris, make sure you try raclette there was one nearby called Chalet Savoyard(the cheese was so amazing compared to North American cheese!!). Also, croissants at nearby patisserie Ble sucre nearby were to die for! Super crunchy and flaky outside and soft inside. I will be dreaming about these croissants...
Thank you again, Michael. We had an unforgettable stay in Paris and I won’t hesitate to recommend this apartment to friends.