If you want to live typically Italian, go to louisio. It is a high-rise settlement which is silent for Italian conditions ..... smile. We liked it and we felt it to be pleasant there. Our host is a nice guy and uncomplicated what we really like. Everything has worked out which was important for us. It is a good 40 minutes from the cetrum and can be reached by tram or metro. There is everything you need to eat and drink if you want to cook. Certainly there are also local to eat, but I always recommend the district Trastever to dinner, it is worth it. Also you should drive to the sea the cost back and forth 3 euros and takes with the metro 1 hour. It was very clean and the sea warm for bathing. Whoever comes to Rome for the first time should visit the Vatican at 7:00 am, at the latest by 8:30, otherwise the hell is going on in the main season. It is worth it so early then then one sees everything better without all the people there. I was now for the 3rd time in Rome and I love the city with its people. Enjoy Rome