Paolo was there to meet us even though our flight was delayed. Very good and quick introduction, and we were off to to enjoy the neighborhood which has some great restaurants ("La Tavernaccia") and a very local bar with free snacks nightly on the corner.

Trastevere is a great way to live in Rome without having the crush of the summer crowds and bad attitudes that come with life in the centro storico. The #8 tram takes you there quickly when necessary, and home again at night. Also, you can take a quick train from Fiumicino Airport directly to the nearby Trastevere Station and skip the hassle of going through Termini with bags etcetera.

Very highly recommended.