Street noise is a severe and confirmed problem. 18 of 26 low reviews mention it, and it also appears in five-star reviews where guests acknowledge it despite loving the place. The noise comes from heavy traffic on the main road below and affects sleep, especially for light sleepers.
What the stars hide
Heavy traffic noise from the street below disturbs sleep, particularly at night. Thin windows allow sound to penetrate easily. The apartment sits on a main road with consistent truck and highway traffic, plus sirens and police activity. Many guests recommend earplugs or white noise.
Counted68 reviews mention noise · 12 in the last year · 1 bad enough to change a booking · also raised by guests who still gave five stars
The apartment gets very cold and the AC is faint, making it difficult to cool the space even with the system running. Direct sunlight heats it quickly when blinds are open. Temperature control is unreliable.
Counted12 reviews mention maintenance · 1 in the last year · also raised by guests who still gave five stars
The bedroom and bathroom are tight, requiring guests to squeeze around. The listing photos do not convey how small the actual space is. This catches couples off guard despite the attractive view.
Counted6 reviews mention accuracy · 1 in the last year · also raised by guests who still gave five stars
Bedroom sliding door rubber seal hangs off, allowing street noise and air infiltration. Windows are thin and do not block outside sound effectively. These conditions worsen the noise problem.
Counted12 reviews mention maintenance · 1 in the last year · also raised by guests who still gave five stars
Apartment had no water on arrival and hot water failed, requiring troubleshooting with security. TV had no sound and Netflix did not work. These are guest-facing systems that need attention.
Counted12 reviews mention maintenance · 1 in the last year · also raised by guests who still gave five stars
Problems run at 11.4% of recent reviews against 7.4% before, which is the same listing either side of the year.
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