The best thing about this place is its location in the center Lyon, within the walking distance from the main tourist attractions, as well as quite close to the bus station and train station.
There is a beautiful view from the living room window.
Benjamen the host was responsive and helpful.
However, inside the apartment there was some disappointment.
- description claims the apartment is newly renovated. I think it was renovated sometime in the past, but currently cannot be considered as "newly renovated". Neither it was renovated fully (i.e. the front door is quite old).
- bathroom towel dryer was not functioning and the host was not even aware of that.
- it seems that during the renovation the bathroom door was painted only outside, therefore looks quite dirty from inside.
- the walls in the sleeping room had lots of dents and scratches.
- dust was found under the bed as well as on the towel dryer in the bathroom (that later had to be replaced due to not functioning).
- unpleasant smell right behind the front door.
Should I know about the smell in advance, I would not book this apartment.