This apartment, which my mother and I lovingly nicknamed ‘The Castle,’ is everything you want and more! The location is fantastic, an easy walk to Santa Croce (3min), the Duomo (6min), and the train station (15-20 depending on how crowded the sidewalks are). And the two metrics by which I measure all accommodations - comfort of the bed and reliability of a hot shower. And let me assure you, both are amazing. The bed is the best we’ve ever found in a European Airbnb. And the shower has perfect water pressure and plenty of hot water. We loved the back entrance with the circular staircase , both very charming and nice to have a private entrance. Our host María Teresa was so warm and helpful and we loved the chance to meet her. She was always quick to respond to any questions we had. Would stay here again in a heartbeat!