We found this apartment to be quite nice and close to the metro and major sightseeing. It took a little while to get used to the 2-3 steps up to the main bedroom and bathroom, but they fine once oyu got used to them. All communictions were quickly responded to and a great host. There was a lot of noise from peolpe who gather across the park outside the apartment, they were chatting and a few arguing for most of the night, so it took awhile to get to sleep. There is a back bedroom which would have blocked out alll the noise. We spoke to a policeman who just happened to be on the corner and he told us it was not safe in some of the neighbouring street after dark, but was fine during the day. We had no problems but kept aware of our surroundings. We felt safe on the Metro side of the area.