Mata’s place was cool, and was basically set up like a hostel in a nice building.
There were plenty of snacks and amenities, and lots of stuff to cook with in the morning. We only stayed one night but enjoyed the area, although it was necessary to buy a subway ticket to get to the major spots like the duomo.
We arrived late in the day due to the Italian train system going on strike (we had no idea), and it took us almost 10 hours to get to Milan instead of the 1.5 that it was supposed to take. We communicated this as best as we could with Mata but he seemed very aggravated that he had to wait on us to check in - something that was clearly out of our control.
The other downside for us was the chronic smell of pot smoke, which was overwhelming at times from our room. Those that don’t care about this should be fine, though.
Overall, if you are ok with the last point, then this is a good place to stay for the price. The amenities are great and the snacks are plentiful, and the location works out just fine thanks to the cheap subway prices in Milan.