Franca's apartment is in a great location as it's close to everything. There are quite a few stairs to go up as it's on the top floor however I embraced them with all the carbs that I ate! :) however if you have mobility issues this could be an issue. My friend and I stayed over a weekend and yes there was a bit of noise in the evening and early morning (still dark) when vendors are putting their stalls in storage below, so you may need ear plugs but it doesn't last long