I loved my stay at Gloria’s AirBNB. The apartment was small, essentially a studio, but big enough that it didn’t feel cramped at all. I stayed as a solo-traveler but I believe it could easily fit a couple. I’m a sucker for interior design and that’s initially what drew me to this listing. Inside you’ll find a very clean, modern, minimalistic touch. Not different from the photos but even better in real life. The building is less than modern but still had a lot of character and charm. The stairs were a bit rough but worth the work. The bathroom being down the hall might be unusual for some but I didn’t find it terribly inconvenient. Watch your head on the apartment ceilings and beams though. I bumped my head a few times by not quite paying attention to heights in certain areas (completely my fault, not a detractor from the apartment at all!).
Walk one block over you’ll find a main road with patisseries, boulangeries, brasseries, shopping, groceries - anything you need. It’s all right there. You can walk into any shop and none of them will be a bad decision. It’s located quite close to La Favorite, which I found out is quite popular on IG if you want that picture-perfect atmosphere along with a delicious meal. Don’t overlook all the other eateries though! Rue des Rosiers is also just around the corner as is Centre Pompidou, which is teaming with restaurants, bars, ice cream shops, and shopping.
The apartment is just moments from the St. Paul line 1 metro stop, with Bastille just a short walk away. The 7 & 14 are also quite close. However, I felt central enough to most of my destinations that I could just walk to wherever I wanted to go.
I could go on and on but ultimately I give my stay a 5/5 and wouldn’t hesitate to stay at Gloria’s AirBNB given the chance!