My wife and I really enjoyed staying at Davide's flat, which sits in a nice, quiet street in Islington. While it's about a 12-15 minute walk to the nearest tube, you're only 1 stop from King's Cross, which is one of London's main transport hubs. The nearest pub, The Lord Stanley, is only a 5 minute walk, and is quite a nice little place. The good thing about this neighborhood, while not filled with restaurants and shops, is that it's also not full of tourists. It's about a 25-minute walk to the main commercial area in Islington. The flat itself is roomy, with a nice big bedroom and comfy mattress. The shower is a little low and not ideal for someone taller than 6' like myself, but it's not the end of the world. We found Davide's flat to be a secluded little oasis within busy London.