When I travel, I like to live like the locals. Walking home from the metro or catching a bus home is fine for me. I love being in real neighborhoods with real people doing every day things; going to the market, the butcher, the cafe, the pizzeria etc.
You can expect to walk uphill because Italy is very mountainous. You can expect lots of sun in your room and you can expect a clean , cozy place that makes you feel right at home. The neighborhood has lots of shops, restaurants and everyone was very friendly. You can expect to feel like you are living in the Mediterranean with an amazing host.