Giovanni's place was exactly what we were looking for -- in a real neighborhood about a seven-minute walk to the metro (or less if you want to take the tram right in front of the building and transfer to the metro), a pastry shop across the street, a very popular pizza shop next door, a nearby grocery store, a well-stocked kitchen and an apartment full of amenities. Giovanni welcomed us in person and answered any questions. I loved the bed - a very firm queen size futon-style mattress. I would definitely stay again.