B&B A Casa di Lia is a fantastic option if you want to visit Rome.

The apartment is in the Flaminio quarter of the city. Flaminio is excellently placed in the north of the city. It has excellent access to the Piazza del Popolo and the Centro Storico via a 10 minute ride on the number 2 tram, which runs every few minutes. The Stadio Olimpico is a few minutes walk across the Tevere, the Auditorium is a short walk away, the MAXXI Museo nazionale delle arti del XXI secolo, or National Museum of the 21st Century Arts, is just around the corner, and the lovely Villa Borghese, and the less known but perfectly formed Villa Glori are easy to get to. Buses from the nearby Piazza Mancini go to loads of destinations both inside and outside of the city - and public transport is extremely cheap.

If you choose this option and location you'll experience a far more authentic Roma experience than if you were stuck in a hotel around Termini/Republica/Trastevere/Via del Corso etc. There is a real community spirit in Flaminio; Piazza Melozzo da Forli is a centre for the community, with residents and families gathering in the square in the evening to catch up. The Piazza has a couple of nice cafes, and it's a great place to relax with a drink and people watch. The area is well served in terms of restaurants - ranging from perfect Trattorias, where the locals eat quality, authentic, excellent value traditional Roman meals, to lovely bistros with fantastic dishes. Also, the popular, vibrant, wonderful Ponte Milvio, a favourite gathering place for Romans, has a wide variety of bars and restaurants.

The apartment and room are lovely; attractive, excellently maintained, clean, comfortable, and secure, with all the facilities you would need (i.e. WiFi). Where else in the affluent north of Rome would you get a double room with an ensuite bathroom for less than £50 a night? That is unbeatable value.

Lia was an excellent host; welcoming, friendly, and attentive. I couldn't recommend her B&B A Casa di Lia more. I loved my week there.