My stay at Francesco's was just perfect. He was very kind to come pick me up at the Station and help me with luggage. Communication was super easy. The apartment was exactly how I hoped it would be: cozy and warm, and in a very strategic but quiet area. It's about 12 min walking from Centrale, and 5 min from the metro stop Repubblica. If you like walking, the city centre is about 20/25 min walk. You'll find plenty of restaurants and bars, as well as supermarkets nearby, and Francesco provides hosts with coffee, teas, jam and croissants, and with some kitchen basics, such as salt and oil. The bathroom is really comfortable, with a good shower, and so are the mattress and memory-foam pillows. Everything (lights, washing machine, kitchen hob) works well. I often need to stay in Milan for work, and I would definitely stay there again! Thank you Francesco!