I can honestly say I’ve never written a bad review on Airbnb but I’m doing you a solid by being honest.
A few things out of the hosts control:
- extremely loud neighbours/unit (I woke up multiple times thinking someone was in the apartment due to the noise) and apparently karaoke starts at midnight and finishes at 01:45 multiple times during the week,
- roadworks happening directly outside during my stay so the balcony was not usable due to the dust.
A few things very much within the hosts control:
- dead cockroaches found a few hours after checking in,
- dirty washing left in the machines from previous guest,
- dishwasher full from previous guest,
- kitchen appliances dirty upon check in,
- floor in the living room was so grimy I had to wash my feet 15 minutes after showering (I can’t stress how much this is not an exaggeration),
- I had assumed that the apartment I was staying was different from what was advertised because the interior is completely different,
- there are about 5 different written forms of warnings/threats about being removed from the property if you’re too loud but apartment is situated at the end of a long corridor with 2 heavy fire doors in constant use, do not expect any quiet (even at night).
The location is great, the bed is comfortable and if you’re prepared to deep clean the apartment upon check in, then this apartment could be an option.
I regret spending so much money on it. It reminds me of the place you pick to go on your first girls trip and everyone promises not to tell their mums how bad it was. So if you’re spending someone else’s money then definitely go for it!