My girlfriend and I recently visited Paris to celebrate our one year anniversary. We truly enjoyed our time there, however this Air BnB was not exactly what we expected. There were definitely some pros about this air bnb such as location and access to metro stations that made navigating the city easy. But there were some cons that made our stay less than ideal.
I will start with the pros:
Great location. Short walk to the Bastille metro state that made getting to and from places like the air port, Eiffel Tower, Lourve, etc easy. There are plenty of restaurants and shops in the neighborhood. There are also grocery stores if you plan to cook. The neighborhood was nice and lively and the people were friendly and helpful. Lots of nice things to see and do if you want to walk around and explore! The security codes to access the air bnb made us feel safe. The kitchen contained dishes and cooking utensils.
Now for the cons:
We indicated that there would be two adults staying when we booked the air bnb, however when we arrived there was only one large bath towel and a one medium/ face towel. The bathroom is small, which made maneuvering difficult. There was not mat for the bathroom floor, so when stepping out of the shower we had to be careful as to not slip. We had to use singes and wash clothes from the local store to bathe. When we messaged the host about extra towels he told us where we could find them in the apartment but when we looked they were not there. The lighting in the unit was scarce to say the least. There was one light that kept going on and off.
Things to consider:
The unit is upstairs so if you have lots of luggage keep that in mind
The hot plate in the kitchen gets very hot when on the lowest setting so you’ll need to open a window when cooking
If you plan to cook you’ll need to buy your own spices as there weren’t many in the pantry wine we arrived. There is a grocery story nearby.
Overall:
We enjoyed our time in Paris, but wished the Airbnb was more equipped to hosts us both.
In total, for 3 nights we paid £280, €331, $336.