Sophie's flat is exactly as pictures, really beautiful and in a fantastic area. Sophie was very helpful at every step of the process and the flat has everything you could need. Sophie provided excellent information regarding how to get from the airport to the flat, access to the flat, information of places to check out, etc. We loved being right on the doorstep of such a vibrant part of the city. Although you are just a few steps off Broadway Market, the flat was extremely quiet and a wonderful respite from touring the city. Be sure to go to the local market on Saturday - it was teeming with foods, flowers and items to purchase - it was a great beginning to our journey. The local markets kept us well stocked and there is a brilliant variety of bars, shops and restaurants so you won't go hungry. Definitely check out the Market Cafe, the fish and chips place on the corner, the two pizza spots that face each other on Broadway, Pavilion and la Bouche. Close-by is the Haggerston Pub which has Jazz Sundays from 11pm-3am. Arrive early, order some food and drinks and enjoy! There were other pubs with music in the area as well. Also, the end of Broadway Market (a couple of min walk) leads right into London Fields park which is beautiful and contains a fun pub or two. From the flat their are a variety of ways into the city to tour historic sights - most times we used a combination of a short walk, bus and then tube. We would definitely go back to the area and would stay at Sophie's flat again.