LOCAMI ROOMS CASTALDI, Milan

The property sits in a lively area with numerous restaurants, cafés and shops immediately around it - including Ristorante Da Oscar, Osteria Tipica Pugliese, 40 Pizza e Cucina and other options all within 0.5 km. Porta Venezia metro station (line M1) is directly around the corner, making the city centre and major landmarks like Brera Art Gallery (2 km) and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele (2 km) easily reachable. The building itself is not clearly signposted, so first-time arrivals should plan to use the provided WhatsApp photo instructions to locate the entrance. Milan Linate Airport is 7 km away and the main train station is about an 18-minute walk.

Rooms are part of a shared apartment with 3 separate letting bedrooms and a communal hallway. For rooms 1 and 2, the private bathroom is located across this hallway rather than inside the room. Room 3 has an ensuite bathroom and is recommended for a more self-contained stay. The bathrooms can be very compact - the walk-in shower is tight, with limited space - and some bathrooms lack ventilation, which may lead to a musty smell or mould. Sound insulation between rooms and the hallway is minimal, making it possible to hear neighbours' conversations, doors closing and bathroom use throughout the night. Windows in some rooms face an internal courtyard, offering quieter conditions. The overall decor is described as basic and sometimes dark, with worn mattresses, squeaky beds, and older furniture.