Francesco's place was amazing. Great view from the private balcony which was great to wake up to every morning. The area is less touristy with plenty of coffee shops, stores, pastry shops etc within walking distance. There is also a bank and taxi station half a block away. Also, there is a second taxi station a few blocks down that I used (Had to be at the Molo Beverello port by 8:10 am one day and the taxis at the station closest to the apartment do not start early that day). Everything was very conveniently close without the tourist crowds.