Arnie was a great host and the place was nice and centrally located. Despite Arnie warning me on several occasions to be careful in the building and around the area, I never once felt unsafe. While the area immediately surrounding the flat isn't very lively, it's a short walk to The Angel and about 20 to 30 minutes from Shoreditch where I ended up more often than not. I stayed with Arnie for nearly 10 weeks and for the price you are not likely to find better accommodations in central london. Arnie was very welcoming and respected my privacy.

My only regret is that I definitely underestimated how much I prefer showering over bathing, so if you don't like taking baths on a regular basis, you may want to stay elsewhere (or get a nearby gym membership like I did - it gives you motivation to go to the gym on a regular basis!).