The place is charming: you walk up an old stairway from a bustling cafe and pub scene to discover a door tucked away from a public eye. Renovated as a loft unit inside, the apartment captivates with its staircase taking you up and down two levels. You get an authentic experience of living in Rome. But there are downsides: you can hear all the street noises, you can’t fully stand upright downstairs if you are 6 ft tall or upstairs if you are 5 ft 4 inches tall, and the lights can’t be completely turned off because minimal light needs to illuminate the staircase to avoid falls at night.