We loved staying at Francesco's apartment. Although the area is mixed, with a fancy hotel and lots of rubbish in the street, we always felt safe. It was a great location for walking to all the sights in Centro Storico as well as the train station. There was a great family run sea food restaurant at the end of the street, very authentic.
The apartment is quirky and the terrace stunning. We enjoyed relaxing there listening to the church bells after a day's sightseeing.