The apartment was secure, spotlessly clean, very well equipped and comfortable. A good location with convenient local transport links - there are bus stops right outside and the Metro is a 10 minute walk away. The taxi fare back to the apartment from the city centre at night was about €10/€12. It was a very good base from which to explore the city.

Sonia was frequently in touch beforehand providing great confidence in our first Airbnb experience, and she organised our transport to and from the airport - cost €40 each journey.

There is a drawback - the apartment is on a busy main road and so traffic noise is constantly audible, even with the shutters fully closed. Some noise is to be expected in a city of course, but if you are a light sleeper this may cause problems. There are also large communal bins on the street immediately opposite the main bedroom window, which are emptied by refuse lorries at 5am on some mornings.

The noise was an issue for us, and for that reason we wouldn't return, but we wouldn't hesitate to recommend the apartment in all other aspects.