This is a great location to explore from. It is very close to, and an easy walk to the Vatican but away from the big crowds. We did walk to most of the other major sites too. Both during the day and at night with no issues at all. there are a good number of restaurants, bars, gelato and grocery places very near by. excellent market 1 block away. The apartment itself has no common sitting area which we were aware of when we booked. It was not any trouble for our short stay but if you spent a large amount of time at the apartment the only place to sit is the very small kitchen. Very basic cooking supplies are there. We tend to spend next to no time at our rental place when we travel as we are always out and about so this apartment worked well for our short 3 night stay.