Reading the other reviews, lots of people have stayed here and had a great time, and I wouldn't argue with what they've said - I had a good time too.

You need to be aware, though, that this is a very lively area, not just during the daytime but at night as well. Throughout the night there are people going up and down the street, and they make an extraordinary amount of noise - drunks shouting, couples and groups chattering and laughing and arguing together, delivery vehicles crashing and clattering stuff around, rubbish trucks collecting glass, police and ambulance sirens screaming up the road, idiots revving sportscar and motorbike engines just for the hell of it, and so on. The apartment has big windows facing onto the street with no double glazing, and as you lie in bed you can hear it all. So every night I was there I was woken up several times. If you suffer from insomnia, or just need to be sure of a good night's sleep, this may not be the best place for you.

Other than that, the apartment's good. Well equipped, characterful, different and quirky, clean and tidy, VERY close to Kings Cross station so giving great access to the whole city - it did everything I needed. My only other criticism (which didn't matter to me as I was on my own) is that the second "bed" is just a mattress on the floor, reached via a very steep ladder through a small hole. Fun for kids, but virtually impossible to get to unless you're slim and agile.

So, if you're the sort of person who wants to be part of the whole inner city lifestyle and fully intend to contribute to the sounds of the night time yourself, this is for you. If you're just someone who wants a good night's sleep, perhaps look elsewhere.