Alicja is a lovely host. She is very kind and welcoming and will help you feel comfortable. She even made me some coffee in the morning! The bed was very comfortable, and the room very spacious. She has a balcony which is nice to hear the city through. I loved staying with her. I wish I spoke Italian, but even with the language barrier, I felt more than welcomed!
I put 4 stars because as a single traveler, the location is not ideal. I arrived late at night and I felt on edge on my walk back to Alicja's apartment. However, she is about a 4-minute walk from the metro, so the walk wasn't long. Alicja was waiting for me on the balcony and helped to guide me to her place, which was very helpful and eased my uneasiness. If you arrive during the day, I reckon you'd feel more comfortable. Just be aware that it isn't going to be a romantic roman villa. As far as the part of town, you get what you pay for.
A great stay for the price, and though my stay was short, I have some sweet memories of Alicja's kindness that are invaluable :)