LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION!!! Amazing!!! You’re right next to everything. View of the street and cable car from small balcony, walking distance to the bay and many main attractions. Short walk from metro coming from airport.
I had 10 hour layover that night in the airport and no sleep. The staff helped me check in early and even brought my bag up the stairs for me. I was so exhausted and couldn’t be more thankful for these small gestures.
As for the space, I want to make clear that this is not “an entire flat” not is it very private. This is moreso a mini hostel with two rooms and small common area where the staff does laundry etc. The doors are make-shift of unfinished plywood and thus, quite thin. I heard everything my neighbors and the staff were doing.
The room itself had a few flaws as well, the “bathroom” was also make-shift out of plywood and placed in the middle of the space, next to a shower with no door. This all felt very primitive. Also, the plumbing sometimes had an unpleasant odor.
This is kind of a funny observation, but the bed was so squeaky and loud that it actually woke me up out of my sleep several times (I’m a solo traveler). Due to this, I also heard whenever my neighbors (a couple) were not sleeping on their bed lol, if you know what I mean. I noticed that the wall doe not meet the ceiling and this is probably why you hear so much.
Another noise factor is the street below, you hear the cable car throughout the night. If you are a sensitive sleeper, it’s not the place for you unless you have ear plugs.
Lastly, there is no light in the hallway when exiting the flat. The layout is very dark and it’s hard to see going down the stairs.
None of these things would really matter to me if the ABNB was listed as a hostel / hotel, and had a price reflecting that. You can get similar “hostels” that are more modern for half the price on the same street, without private bathroom. If you’re willing to pay double for a random bathroom in the middle of your room, this is a good option for you.