The apartment (the photo does it justice) is really close to the Duomo (5 minutes walking distance), 2 minutes from Metro and tram stops but hidden in a picturesque alley so the noise is limited. It's like staying in a good hotel room in the center plus a kitchenette and privacy and a sense of being local. There a few steps to climb (about 10) once you've reached (via elevator) the fifth floor. Ferdinando was a great host; helpful, punctuate and gregarious.