The location of the apartment is excellent. Unfortunately, the photos are extremely misleading and border on dishonest.
First, the apartment is smaller than it appears in the photographs. Second, the door to the main bedroom opens directly onto the building’s staircase; it’s the main way into the apartment, and can be very noisy as neighbors come and go. Third, the staircase itself is very narrow and steep; for older guests, this could be dangerous.
Of course, none of this would be an issue if it were included in the description. However, it was not. On the whole, the apartment was fine (as in, not terrible but not great, either). The internet worked, the bathroom was comfortable, and the location is excellent. But if you’re considering staying here on the strength of the photos, beware. It’s common for hosts to use flattering photos on AirBnb; that’s to be expected. In this case, though, the photos are WAY off the mark. As soon as we entered the apartment, my son and I both looked at one another and asked, “Is this the same place from the listing?” That’s frustrating, disappointing, and made for an unfortunate reception.