Received the door code only the last day after 3 attempts to get hold of the host. According to Airbnb, I was supposed to receive the code a week before, and according to the host I was supposed to receive it 3 days before arrival. As I did not receive the door code until the day before, I contacted the host through email first, then 2 text messages, then voicemail and did not receive a reply until the next morning which was the day of travel. Also, although our check-out time was 11:00 am, the host showed up at 10:30 am. She was, however, very nice and gracious.
Almost 15-20 minutes from the center of the city. It looks like this used to be an industrial compound with old railway tracks in front of it turned into an apartment building. The streets were empty the entire day, especially at night.
Pretty pricey apartment based on location and quality. If you are sensitive to noise, this is not the place to stay. The floors are made of old creaky wood, with very little carpeting. When the tenants upstairs walk, you think they are in your apartment as the floor shakes. A good carpet with thick padding should be mandatory in those apartments.
Beautiful river view on the small balcony. However, when it rains you cannot sit on it, as the water sips through from the balcony above and there are a lot of bugs. No sun comes throughout the day which might be a plus during summer months.