it is a 5 story walk up ! with very long stairs . getting up there with the suitcases and multiple times a day was a NIGHTMARE! and I fell down the stairs on my way down with the suitcases. The apartment is beautiful and it has everything you want, except for enough closet space. one of the bedrooms does not have a closet, it's locked. Luigi is a terrific host, great check in experience and communication.