About the neighbourhood: Arriving here at night was terrifying. The neighbourhood was quiet but extremely unclean (streets were literally covered in trash) and it was almost completely dark. We saw 2 cars that had been burned down. The smell was so bad it woke me up in the middle of the night. However, the next morning the trash had been taken away and the smell got better too. After 1 or 2 days we have gotten used to the neighbourhood and even started to like it once we have discovered it. It is at a convenient location. I would not recommend for women to walk here alone at night, didn't feel that safe. With that said, as the other reviews say, it feels authentic and interesting (even if as a woman I would probably not have stayed here alone). About the apartment: It was everything the reviews said and more! Perfectly equipped, cute balconies, great TV, comfy bed, we have felt very much at home during our one week stay. We haven't personally met our hosts but they were super nice. :)