Overall not the experience I was expecting. However, in light of the price, one should be more flexible. The apartment was clean and located close to the subway station, albeit not in the best neighbourhood.

I booked this unit over a month ago, specifically filtering for air conditioning given the heat in August and the fact that the unit is on the very top 6th floor. Upon arrival the unit was very hot (> 30 degrees Celsius inside, even with the windows open) and it was just upon arrival that we were informed by the host that the air conditioning unit was in fact broken and would not to be fixed until the following week. Also, be aware that it was not mentioned that guests would have to pay extra for air conditioning in the description (although this of course did not end up being a relevant cost to our stay).

The host should be credited for being responsive and accommodating to our needs (our train out of Budapest was late and he had his friends wait for us upon arrival). However, he was also quick to voice his frustrations with us with respect to the dispute over the broken air conditioning.