Federica's apartment is in an excellent location so if you like walking you won't need public transport. The room is big and can be locked from the outside, and there are 2 bathrooms to be shared with the other guests. Our only minor complaint was the noise that some of the other guests made, so I guess that's the downside to backpacker-style rooms as opposed to staying with people in their own homes. It wasn't a big deal though, and obviously depends on who else is staying there at the time.