Penelope Holiday

Me and my friend had a fantastic stay. Francesca our host kindly upgraded us to the bigger room as it was available - she provided us with lots of recommendations, all of which we did. The room was always cleaned, and it was perfect for the time we were there (3 nights). Everything is within walking distance, the location is absolutely perfect and very secure.

The owners were very friendly and accommodating. They showed us how to get into the building and room and welcomed us with some bottled water. They also gave us awesome restaurant recommendations and told us what parts of town to avoid and when. The room itself is only about a 20-25min walk from tourist attractions and is tucked away in a quieter neighborhood. This was perfect because it had more authentic feeling restaurants and cafes! We loved how clean the room was (it got cleaned daily!) and found the bed to be super comfortable. The AC unit worked great and the window can also be opened/closed as you wish to either let in or block out sunlight.

The shower is on the smaller side, but the bathroom is VERY clean and the shower itself had great water pressure and an adjustable head. It was a minor inconvenience at worst!

Great place in a lovely location. Our hosts (Francesca and her husband) were so lovely and made us feel very welcome and at home. They gave us great recommendations for places to eat in the neighbourhood, including one of the greatest gelato places we ever tried! All in all, we highly recommend Penelope Holiday!

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The hosts were extremely kind, welcoming, and very responsive. They replied quickly and were always helpful whenever we needed anything. The room was very clean and well maintained, which we really appreciated.

Unfortunately, it was not mentioned beforehand that the room does not get any sunlight at all and has no view—the windows face a back courtyard. The lack of sunlight and ventilation made the room feel very humid, to the point that our clothes felt constantly damp. There was also no sound insulation. We could hear even the smallest noises from the neighboring room, which affected privacy and made it difficult to sleep comfortably at night. The property is more like a house with separate rooms rather than a hotel, and these negative points were not clearly communicated in advance. For the same price, I would prefer to book a hotel next time. The place is suitable only if you are looking for a clean place just to sleep, nothing more. Additionally, the Wi-Fi was very weak, even when using our own mobile data.