Claudia's home is the perfect fit for the first time traveler to Rome. She is only a few blocks from the metro making it easy to access most parts of the city with ease!! I don't speak Italian and yet found my way around without any problems. The neighborhood is quiet and safe, even at night. There are plenty of services close including a full service laundromat, restaurants, grocery stores and an even an incredible truly European street market. I was able to take metro to and from the train station and just a few blocks from the metro station there is a station with a direct train to the airport...saving me a lot of euros in taxi fees.