Sanders Old Port - Charming 1-bdr. Apt. w/ Balcony

We froze for all five days. The marble floor stayed cold, the AC barely heated the place, and although there was a central heating remote, it wasn't connected to the breakers. We were told to switch on the breakers for hot water, then turn them off after 30 minutes so we wouldn't get blown up or electrocuted. There was just one paper-thin duvet, so we shivered for five nights, and nowhere to hang the towels to dry. The photos on Booking and the website showed sunshine, a sea view and a seafront property. The apartment had modern, trendy furniture, but it didn't feel safe enough for somewhere advertised as luxury. One kitchen view looked onto an abandoned building; from the other side of the room, we saw a partly ruined old building. The location wasn't by the sea or near the center as advertised. It was in Thessaloniki's red light district, the streets were dark and felt unsafe, and we saw suspicious activity by the entrance, including what looked like drug deals and people we took to be pimps, sex workers, homeless people and junkies. If you book here, don't walk around the block at night, get a taxi, or find somewhere nearer the center. There was hair in the bathroom from previous guests, and although the listing said it wasn't pet-friendly, the apartment still smelled like a wet dog. Please stay away from this property.