Cons: Basement. Basement unit has unique features: entryway may require additional directions, bare minimum essentials provided, and a number of rules that appear not be required by occupants upstairs. Loud. Dog barking in the quiet hours for long durations and other mysterious noises late at night - sounding like a dryer running aggressively right above the basement bedroom.
Pros: Located in a beautiful and safe neighborhood. Short walk to metro stations.
Low budget, no frills stay - that comes with too many headaches to make it feel worth it saving a few bucks.