Mafalda's place is a lovely, comfortable flat with old-world European style, a tasteful selection of art and personal touches, and a bathroom to die for. It has a view of the water from the top of the street and is off the beaten path. A few minutes of walk down on the steep street takes you to the the heart of the city. You can (and should!) walk anywhere as a cab ride actually takes longer - but for longer trips there is a metro station at the bottom of the hill. It was our first time and we fell in love with the city.