Before we actually saw the location of the flat, we were wary about being south of the river, but it was actually the perfect location for us. It was walking distance to everything but away from the crowds, which made it quieter. The elevator, albeit small, was very convenient so we didn't have to walk up all the stairs (the unit is on the top 4th floor) with all our luggage. The extra loft bed area was perfect for our daughter who wanted her own space, though the bottom 2 steps to it were a bit unsteady. One neighbor was rude/made rude comments and followed us to the top floor where the flat is located just to watch where we were going and then went back down the elevator. Overall, we were very satisfied.