Charming host
Comfortable apartment
Perfect location

My husband and I stayed at one of Simona’s Via dei Banchi Vecchi apartments in June 2016. We arrived at FCO airport and took the quick and easy Leonardo Express train (14 Euros each) to the Termini. From there we took an uncomfortable ride on #64 bus (1,50 Euros each) to the apartment. For our departure, Simona arranged a car service to get us back to the airport at 6:30am. It was pricey, 50 Euros, but worth it. Upon our arrival, Simona met us at the apartment within 5 minutes of our contacting her. She is friendly and easy to talk with. Every bit of communication with her was quick and straightforward. I asked her for some directions and she looked into it for me and texted me some choices. After three days I contacted her to ask for clean towels. Within 10 minutes, the housekeeper arrived at our door with them. We would rent from her again, with no hesitation.

This lovely apartment was a great home-base. We came back to rest up and get ready for evening each afternoon. The air conditioning works great and although we kept it off while we were out, it cooled the apartment off very quickly when we turned it back on. The bathroom is modern and the shower, although small, is clean and has a great shower head and plenty of hot water. The bed is queen sized and is comfortable. There is a large closet with plenty of hangers. Everything listed is right there in the apt: hairdryer, iron, ironing board, washing machine (no dryer) etc.

The apartment is one floor off the street. There is a small elevator, but we didn’t use it, choosing to climb the short flight up. It faces a quiet shady courtyard and it was pleasant to open the doors to a small balcony to let in light and fresh air. We did not use the kitchen, except to put water in the refrigerator and drink from a glass…we ate in some amazing restaurants (La Taverna 48, Il Fico, Da Enzo Al 29, La Prosciutteria )

The apartment is a 10 minute walk from Piazza Navona, 15 minutes from the Trevi Fountain and 20 minutes from the Vatican. We loved seeing Rome on foot, walking through the alley-sized cobblestoned streets. We also took great long walks up to the Villa Borghese and down to the Trastevere.

We discovered a local Wine Bar, Il Goccetto, just a 2 minute walk down Via dei Banchi Vecchi…don’t miss it. The little coffee shop right across the street from the apt makes a nice espresso.

The apartment is cute and clean; the building is lovely and it was a pleasure to call it “home” for our visit. Thank you, Simona for your hospitality and help in making our trip so memorable.