It was our first time in Paris and I don’t understand how this place has a 92% rating. Location The apartment is in Saint-Denis, an unsafe area with prostitution, drugs, and pickpockets. We had no incidents because we stayed very alert. It’s far from the main attractions, and it’s not true that you can reach the center in “6 minutes by car.” Maybe at dawn without traffic, but normally it’s long and complicated. The metro is also not practical or safe at certain hours. Building and access It’s on the fourth floor of an old building with no elevator and very narrow stairs: carrying heavy suitcases was a nightmare. Definitely not suitable for elderly people or anyone with mobility issues. Apartment Minimalist and lacking charm. The views are unpleasant and there was scaffolding with workers right in front of the living room. Dirty carpet, dusty sofa, and a broken chair. The bathroom was the best part: plenty of hot water and good pressure, though the shower hose was damaged. The bedroom was the most uncomfortable: mattress and pillows were not in bad condition but very uncomfortable, causing back and neck pain. Heating worked fine and the washing machine was useful. Check-in A complete disaster. They first sent us to a hotel for keys that didn’t work. Then, wrong and confusing codes made us waste over an hour outside at night in the cold. Conclusion Paris is an amazing city, but this apartment was expensive, uncomfortable, far from everything, and had a chaotic check-in process. I would not recommend it and I wouldn’t return.