Valentina has a beautiful, super-spacious apartment, with gorgeous, sunny views from a very ample balcony. It's in an old building, and it's lovingly renovated in a contemporary yet warm style. It was spotless and supremely comfortable! It's in a vibrant, gritty part of town... very pedestrian-friendly... there are plenty of places to get food/snacks nearby. The building's front door is a little unassuming, and you do have four flights of stairs to climb (bring several small bags instead of one big heavy one, like we did - rookie mistake) (Valentina's brother helped me with the bag, thank goodness) ... but once inside, you are in a calm, expansive sanctuary. It's right across from an incredible old bell tower, which you have views of as you ascend and descend the stairs (which are curiously easier to navigate than you'd expect). Air conditioning was terrific and welcome in July. Kitchen is modern, attractive, large, and has everything you'll need. Beds were really comfortable and we slept better than we had in a while! Remember this apartment is right in the middle of the city... you will definitely hear city hubbub, but nothing at all unpleasant: mostly you'll just hear fabulous street music, sometimes from two or three sources at a time! It's a wonderful feeling to be in the middle of it all. The bedrooms face away from the street, so they are nice and quiet, and you'll sleep well. We'd definitely stay there again... Valentina made everything very easy and comfy for us.