I stayed in this apartment in April 2022. My intention was to stay here for a full month, yet unfortunately I was unable to.
I would like to first cover what was wonderful about this place: The host greeted me upon arrival. He was very welcoming and kind. He even showed me around the neighborhood. The location is ideal for anyone that loves cafes, bars, restaurants, shops... everything you need is nearby, including a healthy local grocery store. Malasana is definitely more bohemian that other parts of the city, and with a younger crowd, a mixture of tourists and locals. It has a vibe. Even though it can get loud on weekends and at night... since people are out and about, partying etc... on most days the apartment felt quiet and peaceful. The apartment is very similar to the photos. It has plenty of room, with a bedroom and office space. And it also has nice views and a lot of light. It's on the last floor but there is an elevator.
On the downside, there was a major issue having to do with the apartment's cleanliness. When I arrived everything was organized, put away and cleared.. even though the apartment is an a classic old building and has not being renovated. However, when unpacking I noticed that the floors and surfaces had not been properly cleaned. I had to go purchases cleaning supplies and an air purifier to clean on my behalf in order to a feel comfortable and safe in the environment. This was a major issue, given that as I was sweeping and cleaning the floors I found dirt and a great amount of animal hairs, which I then found out were due to there being a cat in the apartment priorly. Something I was unaware of. The posting does admit guests to bring animals but I never imagined that the owner had animals. I am allergic to cats, but beyond my allergies I don't believe anyone wants to come to an apartment that is covered with dirt and animal hair. I did communicate this to the host and he did what he could to find a solution, including having a professional come in to clean the space the following week. This was something that needed to be done prior to my arrival to prevent such an unfortunate circumstance. Also the communication became tense when I mentioned what was happening to the host. My recommendation so that this does not happen to you is that you verify with the host regarding their pet policy and if they themselves have had animals in the space. I was very communicative about my needed to cleanliness so I was surprised to find this. I did all I could to stay and solve it but I was so sick after several days in the environment that unfortunately the situation led me to have to leave the apartment weeks before and go to the hospital due to a reaction in the middle of the night. Even though the host did all he could to solve the problem, the issue could've been avoided to begin with with a proper cleaning and or clearer communication. I do hope that this is a problem that will be solved because other than that the apartment is a decent place to stay.