Irene was an absolutely fantastic host and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Testaccio.

The apartment is situated in a beautiful and safe area only a 15 minute walk away from the Colosseum and 5-10 minute walk across the river from the fantastic hippy-bohemian and not too touristy Trastevere area. The apartment is also located in a safe and gated block and was easy enough to find as it's just off the big street Via Marmorata.

Irene was brilliant as a host. She met us on arrival (with her very cute & friendly dog Betty), showed us around the flat and politely left us to our own devices with a small snack and some excellent advice on the area in an information booklet she has made.

Irene recommended some great eateries but we would like to add our recommendation of La Moderna on Via Galvani for dinner in a modern, well-priced & friendly setting and similarly for lunch at Rosso on Viale Aventino, both a 5-10min walk from the apartment.

(NB: For veggies / vegans - we had a beautiful kinda-posh-but-not-snobby-or-too-expensive meal at Il Margutta RistorArte on Via Margutta near Piazza Del Popolo one night and we'd like to share the love.)

Oh and for the ladies, be careful about walking along the roads on the river at night! We came across a super dodgy bloke and had to divert via the city centre to get back home... we recommend doing the same... or get a taxi.

Irene's apartment was spotless and we settled in really well as the apartment has a lovely homely feel to it... we loved nosing at all of Irene's bits and bobs too. The kitchen was super useful (NB. you can drink the tap water) and we loved relaxing in the lounge at night... especially with that huge TV! Irene was great with the check out and even booked our taxi, let us leave our luggage there in the day & helped us print our tickets. We felt we could ask her for help with anything during our whole stay.

We would definitely consider staying at this beautiful apartment again and we think for the location, the size & condition of the apartment and the hospitality, it was a bargain!

Thanks Irene! x