The apartment was in a great location, right in the fashion district and 5 min walk to Duomo, great restaurants and other shopping. Even if you can't afford Prada (can view the store from the apartment balcony) , it is still a fun location to live in. The apartment is high up, but the elevator is helpful for luggage or at the end of a long day. Kitchen is very small but we didn't attempt to cook at all anyways.