It’s a peak August heat in Milano, my friend and I arrive at 11 am and reach through the boiling hot asphalt of the building where the room is located.
Luckily, the hosts preliminary agreed that I check in before 1 pm, which had been started as a standard time. It takes us 17 minutes, one yellow metro station and some walking to the Airbnb.
I’m travelling with a heavy suitcase. After opening the inner yard doors I face old stairs. The building is indeed historical because there is no elevator. The rental room is on floor 5 (ground floor + 4 more). The climb is so tough that one of the neighbours sees me struggle and offers help.
But I’m a girl with no climbing background. Might all be easier for backpackers…
There is a blessing named Airconditioner. I'm thankful. There are two single beds with two single mattresses put together, a tiny (~20 cm height, like the one you win at red bull promo competitions) portable fridge, a working iron, and an electric kettle on a slim desk next to the sleeping place. In addition, there is a TV.
After a small negotiation with the host on why I needed shampoo and soap for 2 people, the host arrives within a couple of hours with two full bottles of bathroom cosmetics. In addition, the host invites us to visit a terrace upstairs. We didn't really spend time there, but a quick glimpse of a cosy terrace with a view over the inner yard there was.
The initial price of the room stated by the hosts was 60€ and it's honest for the central location and the AC in the room (I wish there was more kitchenware though, it is my recommendation - for example, the host left over a bottle opener, but there were no glasses to pour a drink, let alone plates etc).
Nonetheless, I paid a 100€ sum total thanks to the Airbnb service + cleaning fee and this seems a little bit of a rip-off for what was provided. Would I stay there for the same price? Probably not. But as a place to overnight walking distance from the central station with hot modern shower and fast internet - why not.
PS It is stated that the government of Milano asks to provide personal ID photos, it is okay, but honestly, I see the first time the need to make a selfie next to your passport and upload it as well. :P