Carmen's place was very quaint in a quiet neighborhood in the lower East side. It is not a tourist part of town, but that is what we liked about it there was a lot of restaurants within walking distance. We felt walking around at night. The subway is about half a mile away, but feels like a quick walk. She left a few drinks in the fridge for us which really made it feel like home. The bed was comfy which was really needed after all the walking.