This place was a good choice for us - a party of 3: my parents and myself.
What I liked:
1/ Location : safe, well connected with metro station a few steps away, walking distance to touristic attractions
2/ Apartment: cozy (=tiny), very quiet, homy (not impersonal), with 2 comfortable beds
3/ Guest: responsive via Airbnb messages
What may be a challenge or a no go for some guests:
1/ Apartment accessibility :
It fits 3 people if you don’t spend your all day inside because it’s tiny, a bit dark (all windows on the courtyard), so not recommended for home office for instance. Access through a tiny corridor and located on the 4th floor, so people with mobility issue will be seriously challenged. Main bedroom door opens only 30 degrees as blocked by the bed, so large people or large luggage may not go through easily
2/ Apartment look and feel :
It may not appeal to guests who prefer minimalist hotel room decoration. It has personal collectibles and some personal items. The building is also very old and not well maintained with cracked paint and broken features (like ceiling lamp)
What could be improved:
1/ cleanliness :
Kitchen area was not clean by my standard (sticky counter, dining table had to be cleaned before using it, sticky bin). The rest of the apartment was clean (including bedding & bathroom)
2/ guest experience:
Check in & out was organised with a key café system where the key is picked up in a 24/24 7/7 convenience store one block away. It’s convenient on both side, but I would have preferred to have been informed of that more in advance as I did not have wifi straight away so I got the information a bit late.
There was no guide of tips or recommendations left to the guest to navigate better in the neighbourhood. That’s part of what Airbnb is about, experiencing the stay like a local. Like where to find the best coffee, best juice, best restaurants etc.
Overall, I would recommend this place to people who are prioritising convenience, good sleep and location with budget constraints. It could become an even better experience with some effort put in the apartment maintenance (new coat of paint, fixture fixes) and guest welcoming and guidance (guide of tips and recommendations).