Main Square – Modern Apartment – 7 Gertrudy street

Main Square – Modern Apartment – 7 Gertrudy street Overview

Look, I’ll be straight with you about this place on Gertrudy Street – it’s one of those finds that actually lives up to its four-star rating without trying too hard. The apartment sits right there by the main square (hence the name, obviously), and honestly, the location is pretty much perfect if you want to feel like you’re living in the city rather than just visiting it. When I first walked up to number 7, I was a bit skeptical because the street itself is fairly quiet – you know how sometimes the best-located places are on these unassuming side streets? Well, that’s exactly what this is.

The modern apartment bit isn’t just marketing speak either. Everything inside feels fresh and well-thought-out, like someone actually considered how real people move through a space. The kitchen isn’t one of those sad hotel kitchenettes – you can actually cook a proper meal if you want to hit up the local markets (which, by the way, are fantastic and just a few minutes’ walk away). I mean, the whole setup feels more like borrowing a friend’s really nice apartment than staying in typical tourist accommodation. The wifi is solid, the shower pressure is better than my place at home, and there’s this great natural light that comes through in the mornings. You’ll hear some street sounds – it’s the city center, after all – but nothing that kept me awake.

What really sold me on the place was how it strikes this balance between being modern and efficient without feeling sterile. The hosts clearly know what they’re doing – check-in was smooth, they gave me actual useful tips about the neighborhood (not just the obvious tourist stuff), and when I had a small issue with the heating, someone sorted it out within hours. The main square location means you’re walking distance to pretty much everything worth seeing, but you’re also tucked away enough that you don’t have crowds of tourists stumbling past your windows at all hours. Parking can be a bit tricky if you’ve got a car – street parking fills up fast, especially on weekends – but honestly, you probably won’t need one anyway. I’d definitely stay here again, and that 8/10 rating feels about right. It’s not luxury resort fancy, but it’s exactly what you want when you’re exploring a city and need a comfortable, well-located base that doesn’t break the bank.

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