This apt is very close to metro stops, drug stores, bars and restaurants. As mentioned in the description, it does get noisy at night so if you are a light sleeper, this may not be the place for you. Three flights of stairs. Great communication with host....lockbox is across the street. Lots of graffitti on front door so look hard for address. Apt was clean. Host provided online list of activities/restaurants. Living area a little worn...basically we used this as a place to sleep and spent most of our time exploring.