I took the metro from Termini and found that the stop was so close Francesca's, it took me less than a minute on foot to reach the front door. My host (I think his name was Alessandro), was very accommodating. Because I did not have cell service, I could not stay in touch with him during my trip from the train station, but he waited there at the building for me and let me in where I arrived. The room was nice, not super fancy, but very clean and comfortable. After an easy walk to the Vatican and back, I sat down at one of the nice little sidewalk cafes to have dinner, found friendly conversation and great food without having to leave Via degli Scipioni. I recommend this spot. Even if you're not getting around on the metro with the Vatican as one of your destinations, it's still a nice location offering an unbeatable price--along with an excellent host.