If you want to experience what its really like to live in Rome as the locals do, this is your spot! The location of the flat is superb!! Its on a pedestrian access only road surrounded by little pubs and restaurants and shops which is full of life in the morning when vendors set up their marketplace and in the evenings as well for the apperitivo and dinner hours. You get quality without the overpriced and stuffy tourist type restaurants. Also, the location of the flat is SO convenient and easy for local transportation. There is a bus, tram or train stop in every direction very nearby. I never had any issues. I even walked the distance from the city center to the flat twice (to burn off my big meals) and thought it was very doable (and safe) by my standards.
Although the flat is located on a very busy and bustling street, the noise does not carry over to the indoors. I am very sensitive to sound and everywhere in Italy I had issues with excess noise from neighbors and/or outside. but here I slept like a baby! silence! so nice!
the flat is quaint and offers everything you need to be comfortable. additionally Ivan and Marie are superb hosts. very kind, caring and thoughtful and provided me with so many tips and recommendations!! an amazing value for travelers on a budget!