Gast House

“Very small, badly equipped, damp in walls, badly in need of renovation, NOISY. Nice host.”

The host was friendly and helpful, but honestly there was almost nothing to enjoy about the stay or the property. The place is very small, but that wasn’t an issue since it’s right in town centre and the location on the map was spot on, so the size didn’t matter. The building is very old, barely renovated, and while the main sleeping area had enough room to lie down, the tiny, cramped second room where our daughter slept on a futon was awful. The kitchen was barely a room, with broken appliances, almost no equipment, and no light coming in. There were also bare concrete steps leading up to a floor with a dusty laundry area that felt like a horror film set. That’s not the worst part. It was quiet when we arrived, but once the nightlife kicked in after 12, chaos erupted outside the house: shouting, screaming, falling, running, drinking, and banging on doors and windows all night. The public disorder was horrendous and seemed to happen regularly. None of us slept.

Asesha·Il y a un mois

The place is pretty spacious and in a very central spot.

Andre·Il y a 10 mois

“Não foi uma boa experiência...”

The location is fine. The accommodation is old, as we saw in the photos, but when we arrived it seemed poorly maintained. The bathroom was renovated, yet the design forces the shower to fit inside a square tile area on the floor with almost no room to move, and the curtain sticks to the body if you try to avoid splashing the bathroom; if you keep your face toward the door you risk touching the tap and having the water temperature change abruptly, hitting the most intimate parts. After showering you have to leave to dry the poorly designed bathroom for the next guest, but there’s no mop or broom, just a bad manual mop. The hairdryer is old and unattractive for a lodging. The kitchen is simple and functional, but the dish towels are very dirty, the fridge doesn’t defrost automatically and the freezer is full of ice. There was expired milk over a month old inside it. Near the sink is a staircase that leads to another guest’s room, so watch your step. The door of this room is glass, cracked and glued with tape. Next to the kitchen is a small door that opens to a laundry area – the machine wasn’t available because it was “broken” awaiting a technician. That area gives the impression that all laundry is done there, without sorting clothes or enough space to dry them properly. The place is poorly maintained, with loose ceiling panels. There’s no sink. The main door, when opened, leads to the left to an independent accommodation, and ahead to another door that opens to the stairs leading to the shared accommodation upstairs. That door isn’t locked and has no key. On the night of the 22nd a guest for the lower accommodation rang the bell; we didn’t open because we weren’t informed. A few minutes later the person in charge appeared and directed him to the individual accommodation.

José·Il y a 10 mois

“Very dated furnishings and overall setup.”

The location is great.

Mary·Il y a 11 mois

“Good choice for early or late season short stay or those wanting a convenient location near airport.”

Communication with Ana was quick and efficient via WhatsApp. The spot is excellent for being close to town, the bus/train station is just a 5‑minute walk, and the 16 bus to the airport takes 20 minutes. I was lucky to have the place to myself for the night and, being midweek out of season, there were no late‑night noise issues. Some facilities feel a bit dated but are perfectly adequate. Tea and coffee are available (you’ll need to bring or buy your own milk), and there are plenty of cooking utensils if you’re not eating out. I couldn’t get the air‑con to blow heat (probably just me!), and sharing the bathroom/kitchen could be a problem depending on who you’re sharing with, but it wasn’t an issue for my one‑night stay.

Keith·Il y a 11 mois