it's a great place to be - lovely old style Italian courtyard, I felt like I was inside a black-and-white movie! lovely atmosphere! very nice restaurant just on the ground floor of the building. Alessandra's apartment is really nicely designed, very cosy! if you are like me, easily disturbed by outside noses, take earplugs with you - it is a city apartment :) located very close to all sorts of transportation. I had a lovely stay overall, however, got locked out one night due to miscommunication, it was ok in the end, since the weather was good. so in case you're attending a dance festival like I did, make sure you double check with the host about the door situation :)