Gonna go through the pros and cons of the apartment. We picked the apartment due to its close proximity to family that lives in the 7th. We would have rated our stay higher were it not for some significant factors. We’ll start with the pros.
- The communication was super easy and very thorough making the check-in to the Airbnb easy and painless.
- The place had all the basics an Airbnb should have.
- The place was quiet and dark so we weren’t bothered by city sounds at night.
- It was cheaper than a lot of other neighborhoods for those looking for cost effective stays in Paris.
Now for the cons.
- The apartment had a terrible smell of burnt cigarettes that hit us the moment we walked into the place. It never went away during the 5 nights we stayed.
- The place is very far away from anything and everything you would want to do or see in Paris, except for the Eiffel Tower, which was only about a 6 minute walk. However, you can’t see it from the apartment so it doesn’t really matter being that close. There are no cool bars or restaurants around the Airbnb either so it’s not ideal if you’re someone who likes to go out.
- The apartment is very very small. The pictures made it seem bigger. You will not get a sense of feel for being in Paris by staying here. What the listing did not mention is that the apartment is on the ground floor of the building, next to all the garbage cans of the restaurant next door. It felt like we were in a makeshift apartment in a basement. After a long day of walking and sightseeing, it would have been nice to come to our apartment to relax, but with the smell and underground feel for the apartment, it was not a place to rest.
Unfortunately, we have to say that this is not a spot we would recommend. Had we had a chance to go back in time, we would have picked a slightly more expensive apartment that is more central. Saving a few bucks was not worth it.