Paris Apartment - 1 Bedroom Rental in Place de la République, Canal Saint Martin - Gare du Nord - Gare de l'Est (PA-2289)

A sexy little place in an ideal location; sunny and comfortably appointed.

it was very Parisian and very cute but it was falling apart.
The apartment is located away from the main tourist districts but was still a direct metro line to our university. It is also only a few minutes from the canal, surrounded by cheap eats and funky bars. That said, I got harassed by a few men walking home from gare de l'est on multiple occasions at night. This is what you expect in a lit of Paris.
The apartment was "clean". It was just a bit shabby because I think it had been renovated cheaply. Tiles had started to come off, there were stains on the couch, carpet and mattress.
As per above. Also the sink kept getting blocked, the stove top barely worked and the kettle broke. All little things that did not change out overall happiness with the apartment itself.
We were in a cute attic space, there was a lift if you were too tired to take the stairs, rarely spoke to neighbours. Occasionally some homeless people/refugees were sleeping in the lobby and on our landing. This seems extreme looking back although at the time it didn't seem quite as strange... It was winter and they were cold.
We lived a block from a fire station/ambulance centre so we would be woken up to sirens all night. This was part of the experience living in the city so it did not worry us too much but after a while got frustrating.

Overall we have so many fond memories of our apartment in Paris and would happily stay there again. Life in Paris just takes some getting used to - and once you have the hang of it, you're gone!!

I lived there for four months and overall it was a quite positive experience. The location is strategic and close to 3 train lines; plus, it's close to several bus stops (there is night bus service). Right across the street there is a supermarket. The apartment is not big but big enough for two people, especially for a couple. The kitchen is fully equipped and there are cleaning supplies. The landlords have always been nice and helpful; another positive aspect.

I rented this apartment for six months during the fall and winter seasons. I was a little nervous about renting without first seeing the property, but the previous reviews convinced me it would be a good choice. I lived here alone as a 22 year old American female and felt very comfortable!

The apartment was lovely and I felt I had enough space and all of the amenities I needed. Coming from living in America and knowing the amount of space you would get for this price in rent, I was a bit shocked at the size at first as it felt a bit small. I realized, however that for Paris this apartment is just the right size. I could fit all of my clothes, and shoes (which is always a bonus for me!) and I didn't feel overly crowded when I had guests stay, or people over.

My favorite part of this apartment was the light and amount of windows. For me, natural light and great views are very important. The apartment gets just the right amount of sun on nice days, and opening the windows allows you to hear the Paris streets around you. You will simply love the views!

The bed and the pull-out couch were both very comfortable. All of my guests said they slept very well on the pull-out bed, which is surprising because they are normally just awful.

All of the appliances in the apartment were up-to-date. I am not someone who cooks, however there seemed to be enough cooking appliances to meet all of your needs. The wifi was excellent and never failed me, which made it easy to get work done. This apartment also has a music player to plug your iPhone into which was really nice for hosting.

Just across the street is a market, making grocery shopping very easy. There are metro stops very close to the apartment, which makes getting around an absolute breeze! the only negative thing I have to say about this apartment, honestly is that if you walk in the opposite direction of Gare d'lest, the neighborhood can be a bit concerning. I always felt safe around the flat, however. At the location, I never had a hard time finding a taxi (which is a great thing in Paris), and there are plenty of bars and restaurants very close by at Republique.

The landlord is very sweet and extremely helpful. This was really nice because a good landord can be hard to come by. He checked in a couple of times via email to see how things were going, and if I ever had a question, it was answered almost immediately. On top of that, I made a mistake with rent when I first moved in and he was incredibly understanding and gracious about it. That never happens!!

I really had a great experience in this flat and would recommend it to anyone. It really was a dream come true!

I had a pleasant stay at this apartment. My time wasn't spectacular, but as I was often gone during the day, I simply needed a place to lay my head at night. I slept on the pullout couch in the living room, which was quite comfortable, while my roommate took the small bedroom. The apartment itself was dusty when we arrived. It needs a good deep cleaning before the next tenant checks in. I did clean while I was there, but lacked the necessary equipment (stronger vacuum, rags, surface and floor cleaner, etc) to be as thorough as the apartment needs. There was black mold in the bathroom that I couldn't even attempt to remove.

The view from the small living room/kitchenette was astounding. Paris was laid out in front of me when I went to sleep every night. The neighborhood is loud, but I slept soundly regardless.

The few kitchen appliances are in decent condition, though I had to wash every dish before I used it--lots of dust and the occasional food particle. A shelf above the sink fell down in the middle of the night during my second week. Scared me half to death and spread glass shards into the sink, onto the floor, and into my bed. Thankfully I was not charged for this. I would advise a new shelf as soon as possible. Maybe one with screws instead of slips of paper securing it to the bracket.

The building itself was beautiful. Historic 18th century building with spiral staircase (as most low rises in Paris have). I was disappointed that the elevator broke just a few days into my stay.

The apartment is the very last door on the top floor (5th story in Europe, 6th in the US) and the stairs are exhausting.

I loved the apartment, very nice, homy, and cozy. The owner Stale is the best landlord I've ever dealt with. Wonderful people. The location of the apartment is great, very close to Gare de l'Est and Gare du Nord.

The apartment was great. It had everything I needed for a long-term stay. The owners were friendly and very helpful; anytime I had a problem with so much as a lightbulb they would come right over and fix it. The apartment is a bit smaller than it appears in the photos, but again it had everything one person needs.

My only 2 (minor) problems were the location and the quietness. When I arrived I learned that the apartment was very close to the new red-light district AND a hospital. Sirens go off at all hours of the night, and I felt uncomfortable being out late.