Alex and his partner are VERY friendly and welcoming; highly recommended hosts. The neighborhood is quite nice, with a fantastic park right next door (great for morning runs), two gyms within a couple of blocks (I paid 40€ for a one-week pass at Simply Gym around the corner...if you are a good negotiator, you might be able to get a free guest pass), good restaurants in easy walking distance (try Cafè Menssana, you won't be disappointed), and convenient access (through the nice park!) to the Gothic Quarter. Great value!