I’ll start with the good. This place is ok if it’s a short layover or stay. The room is basic, clean & tidy. Do note that you only get the room to yourself and the other common spaces are shared (ie bathroom). It’s also close to the train station & airport.
What I didn’t appreciate was the host & communication bit. There were no check in details even when I was about to arrive. I was told the host would be there to open the door for me and yes she was but when I arrived at 12 midnight after a long train ride really exhausted, she called from the balcony and didn’t explain how to open the main gate. I stood there for a couple of mins trying to figure it out until she sent a msg to me on Airbnb to say “push”. After that, i couldn’t figure out how to use the elevator because it’s a really old elevator. Where I’m from, we don’t have elevators like that. My mom and I had to figure out how to use it again (frustrated & tired) and wondering if they’re even going to make an effort to come down to help us with our luggage. We had 2 huge luggage & there’s no way we could carry it up the narrow stairs to the 4th floor by ourselves. Thankfully, the host husband came down to get us (after awhile) and helped us operate the lift.
Next, when I got into her house, the host demanded me to pay extra for another guest. Granted it might be my fault for assuming they could take it two guests, because my booking only stated “one”, but she demanded for another 20euros for ONE night when we arrived past midnight and was going to leave the next morning. That’s basically the price of the entire room. Also before this, I tried to select 2 person in the system but it didn’t allow me to. However the bed is a double bed so I assumed it could accommodate 2 guests. I did the same with another Airbnb in the same area and the other host didn’t charge me extra. But anyway, it was just her unwelcoming attitude that really put us off. She didn’t want to give us access to the room until we paid the extra and the whole time it was so hard to communicate because she can’t speak English at all, neither does she know how to use google translate. She even asked us to call Airbnb if we’re not happy. In the end, we managed to settle for an extra 10euros which she gave us an extra towel, that’s about it.
We only did it because I didn’t wanna go through the hassle of having to find a place to stay past midnight in a foreign country or calling Airbnb and wasting data roaming fees but this left a bad taste in my mouth. Lastly, the room is right next to the window and street and the entire flat is not soundproof so you’re not gonna get a good rest if you’re a light sleeper.
I wouldn’t recommend this place. There are other options in this neighborhood with far more amazing hosts that’ll make you feel at home.