Well the old adage is true: you get what you pay for! The positives first: brilliant communication and good local tips. Flat basic and adequate for a short stay. The negatives: the area is clearly suffering. There was rough sleeping evident and squatting close by. The area didn’t feel totally safe ( particularly at night). The walk to and from the nearest Metro station was slightly disconcerting. Not the fault of Edgar but something to keep in mind.