I have to admit that when I first arrived, I was a bit skeptical of the area. At first glance, there's not much around. But, I was totally wrong. The outdoor Wall museum/monument is less than a ten minute walk, there's great shopping/restaurants a few streets over, and several markets within a twenty minutes walk (although they are only open on the weekends, I think.) What it's lacking in charm is made up for in amenities. I was very appreciative of the empty wardrobes in the bedroom which actually let us unpack! Also, the computer was great to have. Lastly, the proximity to the subway system was a huge perk. So easy to get around!