I stayed in Sam’s place for 6 nights. It is priced very fairly; the accommodations are modest. The room, itself, is comfortable albeit with some mold in the corner and sometimes a little chilly in the mornings or nights. Wifi coverage in the room is a little spotty, but works perfectly downstairs. Do note that the toilet is downstairs and the shower and sink are upstairs which can be a bit of an inconvenience. The surrounding neighborhood is safe and well lit— I walked back from Old Street station multiple times anywhere from 9 pm - 12 am at night, as a young woman by myself. It’s about a 10 minute walk to Old Street station and 15-20 min walk to Shoreditch area. It takes maybe 20+ minutes via bus or tube to get to the main London attractions from Sam’s place, but I didn’t mind since once I left for the day, I did not need to return until 12 or so hours later.
I appreciate Sam’s hospitality despite his busy schedule. He provided me towels, shampoo, body wash, toothpaste, toothbrushes upon arrival, and a hair dryer by my request. His roommates are also nice.
Check-in and check-out were easy! Honestly, Sam's place is a great deal so long as you don't expect anything more than basic!