Michele is a superb host who graciously welcomes you with valuable info on the neighborhood and Rome. The flat is clean and perfectly located in the Jewish Ghetto, a magic historical area in the heart of Rome with it's own virtues as well as being situated close to everything else. Ruins at the end of the street, delicious restaurants, bakeries, coffee bars, and a health food store all downstairs on Via Del Portico d'Ottavia. We walked everywhere and only took public transportation to and from the airport during our 4 night stay. As for the noise, from a NYC London dweller - you want central/you get noise! My advice is to either shut the blinds, which we found worked well, or stay in the countryside. It was heartbreaking to leave and I look forward to returning to this flat in the future. It's a pleasure to find Michele and this fantastic flat though Airbnb - Thank you!