I loved staying at Mario's place. The view is amazing, and there is a little window that magically frames the Se Cathedral when you are sitting against the wall ready for bed. It's small, but that didn't bother me at all, in fact I liked how compact and cozy it was. The stairs were not a big deal for me and worth the view. There's a rundown building below across the alley, but I even found beauty in that because it is so old. The location couldn't be better, especially if you are traveling through San Bento train station.