This is the best location I can imagine for Boston. Walkable to dozens of great restaurants, cafes, grocers, and a short walk from the Haymarket T. Yes, the door from the street is small and you have to duck under, so you need to be fairly mobile to duck and then get your suitcases down the stairs (but, my husband and I are in our early 60s and we had no issues). The apartment has the charm of an old building and is decorated with lots of nods to the Italian roots of the North End. Stove, fridge, dishwasher all worked great, table for four enabled our son (who lives in Boston) to cook for us one night. (Be sure to check the oven before you turn it on — some pots and pans stored in there). Nothing overly fancy, and it’s not all brand new, granite countertop, HGTV picture perfect — but it’s clean and comfortable and full of charm. Check in and check out were a breeze, and the owner was responsive to our questions. Be sure to eat at Cantina Italiana (since 1931) on Hanover St. (reservation a week or so in advance recommended) and get Italian sandwiches from Salumeria Italiana. Cannoli from Mike’s, Modern or Bova’s are a must — don’t let the long lines discourage you. A few times there were outside noises, but the fan provided enough white noise that we slept with no problems. Don’t stay in a cookie-cutter hotel in the middle of downtown, come stay in the North End where you’re going to come to eat anyway.