This sparkling clean flat with an attentive host is ideal for Vatican visits. Located just across from the Vatican walls, about 15 minutes uphill from St Peter's Square, the 3-bedroom 3-bath flat is terrific if you're travelling with a group. Everyone has a private space to which to retreat. Because the apartment house is built into a hillside, you descend several sets of stairs to access the ground- level unit, but there are advantages to being down below: It is very quiet (but for one neighborhood dog) and feels completely safe. One thing to keep in mind: the apartment has limited natural light ... some from the narrow patio that runs along the back and faces a neighboring building...some from a tiny courtyard off two of the bdrms. Thoughtful recessed lighting and bright, white walls help make up for limited sunlight. Two other bonuses: A nice kitchen and a small but efficient washer dryer. Regarding the 'hood, we enjoyed descending a nearby alley staircase (think San Francisco) to walk to the Conad market 10 minutes away, or to the Cipro metro. And buses were very easily accessed. We never met Edoardo but his colleague Marius was extremely kind and Edoardo respond promptly to all questions. If you are planning a Vatican-focused getaway, this is a fine retreat.