i have stayed in many airbnbs, and I was born in France, and let me just say… this is by far the best Airbnb in all of Paris. this should be on EVERYONE’S bucket list. I thought “there’s no way this place will actually be as good as the pictures.” when in fact, the pictures don’t even do it justice. it is more amazing in person than you could ever imagine. the eiffel tower is almost so close that you can touch it.
the stay was already off to a good start before I even stepped foot inside. I had the pleasure of meeting one of the super sweet hostesses (Sophie) and she gave the whole little welcome tour for the apartment. As a single young woman, safety was a big priority. there is a gate code to get into the entrance and a secondary gate code to actually get into the building, so it felt extremely safe.
the room is on the seventh floor (there is an elevator up until the 6th and then you walk the few remaining steps to your room.) if you know France well, the room is what is called a “chambre de bonne.” this basically means it’s a smaller room on the top floor with a stunning view, so don’t expect some massive Hilton style hotel room. however, the room does not have any wasted space. the bed folds in from the wall so you can easily put it away in the morning to have more space, but even with the bed out, there is still more than enough room for comfort. there’s a great and thoughtful welcome basket with essentials! i remember at one point I was annoyed I had forgotten to pack slippers, and sure enough they were in my welcome basket! Sophie and Sanaa really thought of everything you could need during your stay. the location is perfect and within walking distance there’s multiple grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants/cafes, everything! if the view wasn’t obvious enough, you really are in the perfect location. i loved going to a bakery down the street to get my breakfast and enjoy it on the balcony!
This room should easily be 5-10 times more expensive, so it is an absolute steal and the best deal you could ever find for this view and location. the bed is very comfy, you can sit on the patio comfortably, there’s a smart TV with all apps like Netflix and Prime, a kitchenette area with multiple different types of coffee, I really couldn’t think of anything the stay was missing!
i would say there are probably only two very small downsides with the room. 1. being a chambre de bonne, the shower is in the room but the toilet is shared just outside the room (less than 5 feet away.) it’s really not an issue, just worth knowing in case you are someone who uses the bathroom often. and 2. i couldn’t stay forever!
My stay wasn’t even over and I was already looking at dates to see when I could plan a trip back. This will be a regular stay any time I am back in France. Book it, you won’t regret it!