I stayed in La Casa Gatto for almost 5 weeks while in Rome for the summer and it was really a lovely experience. The neighborhood is quiet and welcoming and was fun for me to explore. I love to walk and it took me about 25 minutes to walk into the city center, a few minutes to get to restaurants, markets, and lots of great gelaterias, as well as the wonderful Villa Torlonia park nearby. Being near this park was a great treat! Lots of community and neat history. I also loved walking down Via Regina Margarita where there are lots of stores, cafes, and some hotels.

The host’s father was extremely gracious, helpful, and very communicative. I was able to ask questions, get information about the neighborhood or whatever else I needed, and he even lent me a scale to weigh my luggage at the end of the trip.

The apartment had a great set up and was very safe. The door had five different locks on it and the window shutters could be opened in the daytime for lots of lovely, natural light, but then shut and locked at night or when away. The kitchen could have used a few more amenities, but had most of the basics. The little balcony off the side was a nice spot to relax with a book and glass of wine in the evenings or with coffee in the mornings.

If you are looking for a relaxing place to stay in Rome away from the bustle of the busy tourist center (but close enough so that you can experience Rome’s hearcenter when you want), then is the place for you. If walking is not your thing, there is also a bus stop just down the road, a trolly, a 10 minute (ish) walk to the Metro, and I used Uber a few times as well!