Francesca has a great unit – it is very comfortable and she has tastefully filled it with everything a guest could require. We felt very comfortable and at home here and it was a very good base to explore Bari from. The location is excellent as it is within easy walking distance from the train station Bari Centrale and also close to the old city and waterfront. The main street just outside, Corso Cavour, is one of the main avenues that run through Bari and is great for shopping and picking up a meal. Francesca was not in town during our visit and her mother checked us in. She lives in the same building but in the 4 days we stayed there we did not need to contact her as the unit was totally self-sufficient.
The experience of staying would usually deserve 5 stars but I can only give 4 stars as the neighbour upstairs was renovating their unit during our stay. Drilling and hammering sounds would start at 8 AM everyday during the weekdays. I did inform Francesca of this but she did not respond as I suppose realistically there is nothing she can do about this (except perhaps informing guests in advance so they know what to expect). We lived with it and were usually out all day but if you are the type who wants to sleep in or have a siesta in the afternoon, do enquire 1st if the renovations are still going on.