Melanie’s apartment was as described on Airbnb website. Well decorated, clean, excellent hot shower and cool air con. Walking up the stairs of the building it feels like one is going back in time but the apartment is very modern. The large bath towels were a touch of luxury. The area is very convenient for shops, restaurants, accessing sights and the station. If you have large or lots of suitcases like us, take a taxi. Melanie was very kind and responded to our requests, and booked us a taxi to get to the airport. There have been comments about the area and whether people feel safe walking about the streets. For us with 2 teenagers we had no problems walking about although we did not stay out very late at night. If you want a sanitised city experience then this is not the area for you but if you want to experience an authentic living city then this is a great place: bustling, chaotic, noisy full of people living in the area.