We spent eight amazing days exploring the many-layered beauty of Rome, with Francesca’s Piazza de Mercanti apartment as our base.

Francesca’s communication prior to our trip was prompt and considerate. She arranged an airport transfer for us on arrival, which made for a hassle free trip into town after a very long flight from Australia.

She met us on arrival (even though were running late), charming and attentive, with excellent English to cover our poor Italian. She baked us a torte, which was much appreciated, and gave detailed, informative instructions of the house.

The apartment is on the top floor of an exquisitely preserved medieval building, on the corner of two Piazza’s (one of which is home to the Basilica S. Cecilia, one of the two great churches of Trastevere).

The interior is clean, light, beautifully furnished and comfortable, (just as the photos displayed) with ample amenities. Air conditioning is provided in the bedrooms; in the mornings and evenings we would open the large lounge room windows to let in the breeze & sounds of the piazzas.

The apartment is on the eastern side of the Vialle de Trastevere, less tourist-heavy and quieter. There was great coffee a few doors down and the best spritz we had in Rome was directly downstairs at B Gallery. A large supermarket (Carafour) is a 10 minute walk away, although a cute small grocery store/bakery is just around the corner, selling bread, milk, etc.

The location was perfect, we walked everywhere, everyday, and slept soundly in the comfy beds, waking to the bells of S. Cecilia.

We highly recommend this listing and hope one day to return and continue our exploration of this beautiful city from this beautiful apartment.
Many thanks Francesca.