Chirara’s apartment in Trastevere was the PERFECT place for my family of 5 (2 adults, 3 kids) while we visited Rome for 4 nights. Location was excellent … we preferred Trastevere because it was away from the tourist crowds in central Rome, yet close to the major sites like the Colosseum, Vatican, Spanish Steps, etc – everything was within a 30 minute walk. Plus Trastevere has a unique charm – small narrow streets, lots of restaurants, shops, etc … it was like a movie setting – quaint and picturesque.
The apartment is set a couple of blocks away from the main area in Trastevere … which is key because at night it was VERY quiet. We loved the fact the apartment had three levels … which meant we all had plenty of space – each child had their own bedroom and floor – the setup is ideal. As others noted, there are stairs to climb to get to the apartment, but that did not bother us … because without those stairs, you would not have the amazing views from the two terraces … the terraces were a HUGE bonus. 360 degree views of Rome – absolutely gorgeous. Every morning and night we would enjoy our coffee or drinks on the terrace … such a great way to relax, get some fresh air and enjoy Rome’s amazing scenery. We were also next to a couple of churches and it was so cool to hear church bells ringing throughout the day – just added to the entire experience in Rome.
Chiara was the perfect host. She was always accessible … quick communication … and she even arranged a taxi cab for us on the morning of our departure to Termini train station. One night Chiara cooked dinner for us and served us on the terrace … an Italian home cooked meal, on the terrace, overlooking Rome – the experience was sublime … absolutely have Chiara cook dinner for you one night.
There is no AC in the apartment – but plenty of fans. It was about 90 degrees when we stayed and the fans helped us sleep comfortably.
Special note for craft beer lovers … the apartment is within a 3 minute walk of one of the best craft beer bars in the world = Ma Che Siete Venuti a Fa’ … I highly recommend this small but world class craft beer bar – I went every night of my stay. Another solid beer option is Bir & Fud, which is located directly across the street from Ma Che. Finally … if you are looking for an early morning coffee (like before 8:30am), go to Bar San Calisto which opens at 6am – went to San Calisto every day – the prices are the best in Rome, very affordable.
Overall I highly recommend Chiara’s apartment for your visit to Rome!