This place was a dream. It couldn't be more central, and the space--a new, second-story (primo piano) apartment in an ancient cluster of buildings--is clean, cozy, and comfortable. Just a stone's throw from the Duomo, the entrance on a typical canyon-like street leads into a large, sunny, serene courtyard, where, if we hadn't been so busy sightseeing, it would have been great to spend time relaxing or doing some work.

The living room sofa converts to a double bed, which gives you two rather spacious private bedrooms overlooking the courtyard and a small but serviceable kitchen. If you use the living room as a bedroom as we did, you end up with no common area to sit in, for eating, for instance, but we didn't miss it.

Alain was super available and friendly, though we didn't need him much. He speaks three languages (at least?) and happy to help. The wifi was a bit slow but we didn't need it much.

Next time I go I won't put any time into apartment or hotel hunting--this place is all I'd ever need.