Lis's place is beautifully decorated and a great hub for exploring East London. It's a short (5-10 min) walk to Hackney Central overground, which can easily take you into the city centre. The area is colourful and eclectic, and I generally felt safe although probably wouldn't go out alone late at night as a female traveller. I enjoyed Lis's tips for local restaurants, cafes and shops. The building itself has several stairs and no lift, so that's worth noting if you have mobility issues, but Lis's colleague kindly helped me with my bags, so I didn't have any trouble. Thanks for a nice stay!