Laura is a great host, and her place offers good value for money. Albeit not charming, the surroundings seemed rather safe. It is located at walking distance from Central Station, and well connected to the rest of Milan via the underground. It should be noted that the accommodation is in a basement, and therefore could be rather damp, even though there are two dehumidifiers. I slept there in summer, and this was not a problem, but perhaps this could be the case in winter.