The hill is as descripted: a bit stiff. Some buses pass nearby if you don't feel like walking (it is a good walk from the train or bus station)
the down side and I'm surprised to be the first one to say it, but it's very noisy. I couldn't sleep at all. it's an old wooden floor house, you litteraly hear the other person in the bedroom nextdoor thinking... I don't recommend if you are like me a light sleeper. the road, the house are quite loud. other than that it's clean, well situated, good indication.