Sandro's house is located in Santa Teresa, a beautiful hilltop neighbourhood with a bohemian character. To get into the heart of the neighbourhood, with the excellent restaurants and shops, you have to travel down the hill, either on foot or by bus or tram. It's important to note that after dark you are not advised to go back up the hill on foot and you will have to get a taxi or Uber. This can sometimes be difficult: drivers don't like Santa Teresa's steep inclines, so Ubers often cancel and taxi drivers may charge extra. Those looking for a more accessible and tourist-friendly experience may prefer an area further south.
Sandro was a very friendly and welcoming host. He gave us local restaurant tips and kindly let us play the instruments in his house. He also gave us a lift into town a couple of times which was helpful.
Tourists expecting a consistently high level of service should probably opt for a hotel as the atmosphere at Sandro's is very laid back. For example, he had friends round at all hours and it could get noisy. To use the stove, we needed a lighter but the lighter wasn't always there when we needed it. The wifi was unreliable (not Sandro's fault but annoying) and due to miscommunication our bathroom was not cleaned during our stay. We enjoyed our stay overall but these kinds of things might bother others.
Finally, how could I review Sandro's place without mentioning the stunning view over the city from the balcony? A truly amazing spot to have your morning coffee.