We were happy with the location of Alessandro's apartment. Close to public transportation and the Colosseum it offered a nice spot to explore Rome from. The first floor walk up was also a plus. The size of the unit was significantly smaller than it appears in the pictures (Fish eye lens?) and it was challenging for 3 adults to stay in the space. Cooking was limited with no microwave or oven. We never met Alessandro but were easily able to obtain access to the apartment from a friend on the block.