My husband and I were pleased with our 2 night experience overall. I would recommend staying here, keeping in mind the pros and cons below.
Pros:
- Pictures are as advertised - very stylish, clean and comfortable
- The host, Margherita, was very communicative and easy to reach
- She has great tips for us to explore in the area
- The location was centrally located making it seamless to get to and from a lot of places in the city — from restaurants and shopping to attractions like the university and local markets
- Local appliances like hair dryer and iron came in handy, especially since we’re traveling internationally
Cons (for us specifically, may not be the case for others):
- Located on a quiet street, which is appreciated when trying to sleep, but it also made for some unsettling encounters with odd characters on both nights we were there. First night, there was a group of men loitering then arguing loudly for several hours. Second night, a man who appeared to be on something or just completely out of it was just milling about aimlessly in front of the apt building door.
- Lack of flexibility, strict check out time, cannot store luggage (we are the type to need this type of flexibility, so a hotel may be the better move for us moving forward)
- Since the host is an interior designer, some of the decor items/structures were made of delicate materials, like glass, which adds to the aesthetic, but not the best if you want to feel comfortable like you’re at home (again, maybe a hotel would be a better fit for us given our preferences as travelers). We felt a little anxious that if we accidentally broke something it would be a big deal.
- historic building ... which means charm, but also a top floor of 3+story walk-up building. Narrow stairwell with no elevator. We understand an elevator may be hard to come by, but it’s something to keep in mind.