This place was super cool, and nicer than I thought it would be, given that the street level initially appears a little trashy and graffiti-covered; now that I know the environment, I absolutely love the neighborhood, filled with more hip cafes and stylish lounges, small and casual restaurants than I could count and a nearby boulevard with grocery stores, baklava shops, and everything one of the largest cities in the world can offer. I cherished the local families and friendliness of the community in such an overwhelmingly large city, and came to admire its blend of the casual with the artistic, the stylish with the essential. Our hostess was very responsive, and while there was no elevator and the apartment atop about 3-5 flights of stairs, it was really minimal, clean, and comfortable. It may not be like a sterile hotel with polish and price, but that's exactly what I liked about it! I hope to return.