Firstly, the host miscommunicated the actual address on a number of occasions prior to our stay and it all got very confusing!
Secondly, as other reviews have mentioned, the outside of this building and the communal areas are not great, to say the least. We actually entered by the rear doors which were unlocked all throughout our stay, making the need for a key to the block defunct. There was rubbish everywhere, broken glass, discarded furniture, and a lovely little welcome group sharing a communal “cigarette” by the door.
We were then joined in the lift by a local resident who proceeded to inform us of how displeased the other tenants with with the owner of our “bnb” due to hassles with guests.
Upon entering the apartment, it soon became clear that it was a little rougher round the edges than expected! Some parts of the flat were simply not clean. The host had not left us a blow up bed as previously arranged, and the shower did not appear to be working! A quick phone call did sort this out, but he hadn’t even got a blow up bed and he was going to have to go out and buy one! There was one toilet roll and a box of tissues in each bathroom. For TEN people! The ONLY bathroom was totally inadequate for the amount of residents, it was filthy, and the water temperature difficult to control. There was another toilet/washroom but the macerating toilet made a constant noise and we had to switch it off.
However, the bedrooms were fine, beds comfortable, and sheets clean, towels provided. The outside terrace is very run down but magnificent views and a fabulous space if it’s warm. Nice communal space with a piano, and a great tv.
Kitchen and dining space is lovely. Situation close to city centre is fantastic.
It could be an amazing property, but as it is, fine for one or two nights. Certainly not a “luxurious penthouse.”