James is a very good host and I would totally recommend staying in his flat. He is working most of the time and respects his own time, but also very communicative and helpful. An apartment is a good value for money if you don't have very high standards. The neighborhood does not seem to be the safest and I would not walk a lot, especially during the night. I didn't have any problems, but always tried to be careful from the flat to the train station.