I feel so lucky to have found such a wonderful place to stay at Michele's studio! As two females traveling to Rome, we were mostly concerned about safety, but being introduced to the neighbors quickly dissipated those concerns (as well as make us hungry due to the amazing smells of authentic cooking taking place within the complex :)!). Michele was present to welcome us to the studio and had a packet of information that was extremely helpful for getting around the city, as well as recommending places to eat. He provided us with little breakfast goods like croissants, orange juice, milk, and water and provided us with towels for showering. There are little markets to purchase grocery items should you wish. The studio is on the 5th floor, but we had no issues with the elevator. We felt safe venturing outside after dark, enjoying many of the charming restaurants and bars in the area. Transportation is easy once you get the hang of the bus and metro stops (the main bus stop to the metro is right outside the door). Luckily almost everyone in the area is amazingly helpful and understanding, willing to help point you in the right direction. Michele was always in touch and asking how things were going, available for answering any questions we had throughout our stay.
Grazie Michele!