So much of my stay was so enjoyable. Francesco was a very helpful & gracious host, and was very generous. The kitchen and refrigerator were abundantly stocked with many of the initial items to help a guest feel comfortable (coffee, milk, yogurts, fruit, cereals etc...) If you want to be immersed right in the heart of a very authentic neighborhood, that captures the spirit of everyday life in Bari, this is your place. The terrace is a wonderful, large, sunny space to get outside, and soak up the incredible view of the cathedral and the immediate surrounding neighborhood, which is filled with local fruit vendors, fresh fish vendors, bars, genuine Barese street food, fresh faccaccie, the local meat shop, and a very active hustle and bustle of street life in Bari - immediately right outside your door. The sounds and smells of old Bari are a constant backdrop to your stay. Everything that you may want to access is no more than a 10 - 15 minute walk throughout the Centro Storico. The only problem I had was with the noise. Sleeping was difficult, and finding any time for quiet peace and rest was challenging. The noise subsides from a little after midnight, and then starts up again continuously starting in the very early morning hours. Go to the local farmacia and buy the wax ear plugs. Then close all the windows & shutters in the bedroom, and then turn on the fan next to the bed, creating white noise. That helped. Otherwise, the place was impeccably clean, very comfortable, and the best location to be in the heart of what you came to experience - the sensations of Bari - a spectacular town!