My partner and I stayed at this apartment for 4 nights at the end of December and thought it was a good cost-effective option compared with hotels at this time of year.
Pros
- Location: Croix-Rousse is a lovely neighbourhood with lots of local bars, restaurants and shops which means you don't have to venture too far into town for a meal etc if you don't want to. It is set up on the hill, but easily accessible to/from central Lyon via a pedestrianised street (steep but manageable) or the metro. The apartment is a short 5ish minute walk to Croix-Rousse metro.
- Space: the apartment is cosy but has all you need for a short stay. The kitchenette isn't really practical for cooking, but suitable for preparing tea/coffee/cereal etc for a simple breakfast before setting out for the day.
- Shower: plenty of hot water and good shower pressure.
- Noise: apartment is on the first floor so you can hear street noise, but it is a quiet street so minimal issues.
- Communication: Rocco and Charles (who met us at the apartment for check in etc) were both prompt in their replies. Check in was a quick process.
Cons
- Space: we expected the apartment to be small however, the only thing that wasn't clear to us from the photos was that there really isn't space to walk across the end of the bed. If staying as a couple, the person sleeping closest to the window side will need to clamber over the other to leave the room.
- Bedroom: the bedding could be better; mattress was comfortable but the pillows (one each, more like lumpy and flimsy cushion inners) were not great, and duvet/sheets could be nicer.