The view from the apartment is lovely and the location is conveniently located near multiple metros and train stations, but we encountered a number of issues during our stay that make me very hesitant to recommend to other travelers. I don't typically write reviews that are this long or this nitpicky but feel like it's important to know what you're getting into (I wouldn't absolutely recommend against booking here, and I would consider staying here again if I knew to prep for the issues that came up). So a summary of challenges during the stay:
-The communication from the management company was pretty abysmal for the first portion of the trip - the WiFi did not work and we received no reply to multiple messages through the airbnb app, via email, and via text for 3 days. I had to cancel work engagements as a result, and the WiFi minimally worked for the entire stay which made booking reservations at sights in town very difficult. Communication eventually improved but I'm not sure if this was related to me reaching out to Airbnb directly for help.
-The apartment was quite cold at night, and we received no replies for days about the heat, ultimately learning that it's turned on centrally so there was no way to turn it on, and no space heater is provided. This would have been more manageable were there extra blankets provided (and it's not like we froze to death, the temp was only down to low 40s F at night so we slept in layers and it worked out).
-In the bedroom with a sofabed the mattress dips substantially in the middle creating an uncomfortable sleeping situation, and the width of the comforter is for a single bed, not double (the sheet it's wrapped in is for a double bed but that doesn't provide much extra warmth). There is also a door in one of the bedrooms that goes to the neighboring apartment and there is absolutely no sound barrier between the rooms (it is locked). We were able to hear the couple-next-door's detailed discussions/arguments about a myriad of things including bowel habits and jealousy concerns at all hours of the night. It was like they were in the same room with us. Based on the issues with the bed in this room and the noise level I would say this apartment is probably better suited for 2 people who can just use the upstairs bedroom and not deal with these issues.
-Shard of broken glass present in one of the beds
-Not enough toilet paper or soap for the number of days we were there
-Able to feel the metro trains under the building (at least we think that's what it was?) which was somewhat disruptive of sleep
-The front door can't lock or unlock from the inside without the key, and they only give you one key. So if anyone in your group wants to go off on their own for part of the day, they either lock you into the apartment with no way to get out (feels unsafe) or they can't take a key with them (and two groups couldn't go explore separately without a lot of coordination)
I of course want to acknowledge that the apartment had many positives as well, which included:
-great location near metros, canal, and train stations
-beautiful rooftop view
-very hot water in the showers, toilet worked well, kitchen met our needs well for the trip
-washer/dryer available in unit and worked well, allowed us to pack less for the trip
-able to check in 30 minutes early and easy check-in process
-the upstairs bed is very comfortable
Overall, for 2 people who don't need WiFi and can get by with the above issues this is a lovely place to stay, but for 3+ people or individuals who couldn't manage with the challenges described it might be worth reconsidering this location.