The best part about Fralma’s apartment is the location. Hands down. The area has tons of charm and the apartment is a short walking distance from plenty of shops, cafes, landmarks and great restaurants. Travel by metro is easy and accessible, but there’s plenty to do in Montmartre.
Other pros:
-Check in/check out was convenient and manageable.
-Questions directed to the host were answered promptly and communication was very smooth.
-Fralma hooked up directions and relevant details promptly.
Some cons:
-The apartment is very small, but if you just want a place to shower and sleep, then it’s not a major issue. It’s just not the kind of place you would want to luxuriate in (if that’s what you’re after).
-There are certain quirks about the apartment that were not explained prior to arrival, and I had to just figure them out. For example, the toilet didn’t have a clear handle or button to flush and I had to play with it for a while to figure out how to get it to flush.
-Some of the linens/bedding could use replacing in general.
-Hot water in the shower was limited at times.
-The apartment has thins walls and you can hear the goings on’s of surrounding neighbors. Nothing too major. I didn’t lose sleep over it.
Also, don’t forget to bring your own power adapter to charge your phone if you’re from the U.S. It was my fault for dropping the ball on that detail, but it would’ve been a nice touch if Fralma had supplied a spare adapter for her guests.
Overall, if you just want a place to crash with access to a great location, this apartment is great for that. But if you enjoy your comforts and like to spend a quiet evening indoors reading in bed after a being out all day, this apartment may be a bit too rustic for that kind of thing.