The attic niche is indeed charming! Right up front I want to say that Monika and her staff are very helpful, communicate well, and did everything they could to make our stay welcoming, happy and pleasant. The main reason for five stars on this review is because of them, not so much the place itself. Monika has many other properties, so please check her website to review other properties as well, she has a lot to offer and you will be very happy with her services and how she takes care of you.
First the good: The view from the living room and the deck is indeed wonderful, the space clean and spacious, the bed very comfortable, and everything there you need to stay for several days. It has a fun, "bohemian" vibe to it, and it's lovely to sit out on the deck in the mornings and evenings sipping coffee or wine and looking out at the city around you.
The deck is definitely the star, with the table as well as the comfortable couch to sit on, and the lovely plants. The furniture is nice, and again, the couch was comfortable. Being the middle of July we weren't able to sit out during the day (way too hot, and there was a heatwave going on also), but in the mornings and evenings it was very pleasant as a breeze came off the river to cool it down and the awning provided shade. We'd watch the sunset from up there as we sipped our wine - just a beautiful view. And it is a large deck, big enough that a group can easily enjoy it together. I suspect in the Spring and Fall it is especially wonderful to enjoy as you can probably use it all day if you desire. Of course, for us we didn't worry about that as we were out during the day exploring the city anyway, so it was perfect.
To comment on some other reviews: You will hear the noise of the city outside, but inside it's really not noticeable even with the windows open. Granted, we also did not have the Disco across the street open at all (they close from July through September, so we just missed it). We were actually a little disappointed as it is a very famous place that's a landmark which has been there since the 1960s and has hosted many famous celebrities and rock stars. It would've been cool to visit. But otherwise, for those reviews that commented on the noise, for us it wasn't really a factor even with windows open, but we enjoy being in a city and the energy and life of it.
The layout is interesting, I liked it, with the living room on one level with the deck, and the kitchen and bedroom on the other level to the back of the building. I love old buildings and those unique experiences and architecture they provide. It has lovely hardwood floors throughout, and large windows in the living room and kitchen/dining areas. It's actually very spacious, a family of four, or two couples, could easily stay there. With the layout, other than sharing a bathroom, there would be privacy for sleeping arrangements as the couch in the living room is also a pull out bed, and based on sitting on it probably also very comfortable (it was extremely comfortable to sit on). It had springs for the mattress.
Some other things to note however:
The stairs! Many reviews have mentioned this, but we are reiterating it strongly: those stairs are VERY narrow and VERY steep, and at the top the door does not have a landing on the outside, it just goes directly onto the stairs, which can be tricky. You also have to pay attention to make sure you turn on the stairwell lights at the bottom before you go up or it will be dark! There is a light on each level so if you forget you can turn it on as you go up, but know that at night you should be careful. So if you have any vertigo, bad knees, are not in very good shape, have trouble climbing, whatever... look into one of Monika's other places where there aren't so many stairs. We are both in good shape, hike and climb a lot, and even for us, carrying our backpacks up these stairs was definitely a challenge.
Also: the shower. It is tiny. And there's no place to put your soap/shampoo/etc. but on the floor of it. However, if you bend down to get it, you will bump open the door or bump the shower handle causing the water to turn hot or cold or off... it's a tight fit. It's a nice shower, but just note, it's something that a larger person may find challenging. (This was not the first shower we've experienced like this, so those who aren't used to European showers, be aware - many of them are tiny like this, even in 4-star hotels. Not a criticism, just a note.)
The stove: note that it is only two small burners and electric. By this point in our trip we weren't cooking a lot, but had planned on doing some. We did only one night, then chose to eat out the rest of the time, so this didn't bother us. much, but just a note for those who may have families wanting to stay there. Also: the refrigerator - it has no freezer area, not even a tiny one to make ice. So no evening homemade Aperol Spritzers for us, which was something we'd been doing in all our other places. It's a standard Italian apartment sized fridge otherwise (in other words, for those from the US, think college dorm room size, maybe 3 cubic feet). Again, not an issue for us, but just an FYI for those who aren't aware that in Europe many places have small refrigerators like this.
Finally, one last story,