This was our first trip to New Orleans. We couldn't have had a better stay! The studio is in a quiet and safe neighborhood. We did a lot of walking and everyone we came across seemed friendly. It is close to City Park with walking trails, coffee shop, museum. The studio is also walking distance to several restaurants (Parkway Bakery and Tavern is a Po-boy must go) and walking distsnce to tram and bus lines. We used public transportation to get to Bourbon Street. It was so easy. The studio has the essentials and was perfect for a couple. We didn't cook there but there is a small cooktop, microwave and single serve coffee maker. We highly recommend Helma's studio.