Visited with 5 friends all recently graduated from college, and we had an amazing time. There was plenty of room for all of us to spread out. The location was perfect. Have visited Rome before and staying in Trastevere made it an entirely different experience. We didn't necessarily partake in the nightlife, but did some strolling around at night and it was a great atmosphere. There are a lot of young people and students, but people of all ages were not out of place at all. We never had to worry about finding breakfast or dinner or snacks before heading out into the center of Rome because Trastevere is full of amazing food. It is a very lively part of town but we never felt unsafe - having lots of people around and having businesses open late was very convenient for us. Friends told us it was an area full of tourists but we did not feel that way at all. We were able to walk (30 minutes tops) to any of the sites in Rome we wanted to see, and did not utilize public transportation from Trastevere itself.

Chiara was a great host, she and her mother gave us a tour upon arrival. Her home was very clean and had everything we needed. It gets a little warm, but so does all of Rome, and there were a few fans we used. The roof is amazing - we spent most nights up there just looking at the city. It truly made our experience in Rome. The 4 flights up with our luggage was absolutely worth it for that view. For anyone visiting Rome, I would tell them they HAVE to stay at Chiara's or your experience just won't be the same. It was beautiful and very convenient location.

Also - once inside Chiara's, there are only spiral staircases. If you have any mobility issues or visual impairments, like one of our friends, it can be a little difficult moving around on your own. It's possible to just remain on the main level, but who would want to miss out on that view from the roof?!