This is a great compromise. Location, only two flights of stairs up, no street noise to speak of, roomy enough for two, both private yet the host is available and willing to interact and help. The location is just five minutes on foot to one of the biggest Metro, regional train, and bus stations on the central part of the city. The area seems very safe, well lit, and friendly. Access to the apartment room is easy. The host was flexible about check-in, provided keys, offered help in any dimension of my local travels. He's a good communicator, speaks English as well as anybody, and is very friendly/amiable. The room is not spacious but is very adequate. Pictures are just as the place is. The shared bath, down a short hall, was tidy even though shared with the host. The bed was adequately comfortable and the room's windows face an uninteresting courtyard of mostly brick and other apartment windows, but that kept it quiet. The price is good value. I'd recommend staying at Carsten's place and I'd do it again upon visiting the city.