I decided to go with Rey‘s apartment for my Erasmus semester. It was either booking apartments on websites that don‘t allow video calls to view the flat, living far away from university or the safe but not as cheap option with AirBnB.
Rey agreed to do a video call before booking which was really appreciated. Her apartment is perfect for students at Polimi (Leonardo campus) since it is in walking distance. The room is spacious and the sleeping couch has a big mattress and comfy bedsheets. There is a train line quite close to the apartment, so there is some noise. But: the train noise is much better than busy street noise! The apartment is not the newest. Windows and seals should be exchanged to some modern standards, but that is something the landlord controls, not Rey. Rey tries her best to fix everything she can. Living together with her was really enjoyable, friendly and calm. It was perfect also for working from home. She even cared for me when I was sick with Covid!