First of all, if you are considering staying here, book now and book a room with a balcony (this apartment has 3 rooms; 2 have a balcony). My biggest issue with this rental is that I didn't book it right away. I originally found the "Design" studio, but I delayed decision too long and ended up not having it available to me. The "Shabby Chic" was the next available to me. It was alright, but I sorely missed the balcony. It is such a great view from the room that you will want the balcony. Honestly, that is my biggest complaint and that is all on me. Pros: -Great location! 5 minute walk to Metro or Ostiense Terminal. This was perfect for my needs. I could have stayed next to Roma Termini for the same price, but I found the area too busy and uninviting. The Testaccio area, where this flat is, has much more of a neighborhood feel and is a bit less busy, such as Rome can be. -Porto Fluviale down the street is an excellent place to eat. Glad I read previous reviews, otherwise I would have missed this convenient gem. -Fabrizio is quick to respond to all questions and a good help during the stay. -Some food items are provided for breakfast. This was a welcome snack for when I just needed to rest a bit before going out and getting an actual meal. -There is a small grocery store below the flat. It closes at 8PM, so you have to plan to go, but it is very convenient, otherwise. -WiFi!! The room was about the only place in all of Italy where I got reliable WiFi service. It was a great advantage. - Amazing view. I have to say it again. Cons: -The "Shabby Chic" room is the middle room, so you have twice the opportunity for noise if the other flat mates are inconsiderate. My stay was actually very quiet, but on the last day, some new tenants were quite noisy until about midnight. Also, the entire apartment is wood floors, so sound carries quite well. I felt I was very loud just unlocking my door. The rooms with balconies have motorised blackout blinds that can be a little noisy, as well. Nothing too bad, but it can be a slight annoyance. -The washing machine is "high efficiency", which means it takes over 2 hours to wash and an hour or more to dry. Additionally, it is a small tub and only holds about 3 days worth of clothes. The directions were hard to follow at first. Just note that the dial is divided into 4 quadrants. Each quadrant holds all wash and dry functions for that particular clothing type (whites, colors, perma-press, delicates). However, it was still difficult to deal with even after I sorted the directions. I couldn't get the door to unlock after completing the dry cycle. You may want to consider washing clothes with the machine and then hanging them...