My son and I spent a week here in July, 2013. Lovely apartment and lovely hosts.

Silvia met us at the top of the stairs, and immediately made us feel at home. During our stay, Mamma Pistella checked on us - we felt like we had very close friends keeping an eye on things for us.

The apartment is clean, bright and cheery, and overlooks the ruins of The Market. AC kept it comfortable in the evenings, and the fridge was stocked with breakfast foods. Beds were comfortable, and bath was stocked with shower gel for our use. Just one block from the Forum, yet a safe area and relatively quiet. Apartment is just as advertised.

Easy walking distance to most of the major sites, and LOTS of great restaurants. Next door, Ristorante Mario's serves an amazing filet steak with green peppercorns as well as a very nice saltimboco. Nerone, just two blocks from Colosseo, is nearby and well worth the walk.

This is THE place to stay while in Rome.