Alessandra's delightful apartment in Testaccio truly is a gem. The decor, from the comfortable beds, to the outstanding bathroom have a really luxurious feel-comparable with a five star hotel suite. The road that it is on is very quiet at night, which is a real find in Rome. The area is very 'authentic' Italian, most of the residents don't speak English, but are very friendly. In order to get to the sights you need to walk about 10 minutes to the Piramide metro station, and from there it's only 2 stops to the colloseum. To get to central Rome you change metro line at Termini. Testaccio and bordering Trastevere have plenty to offer. Alessandra is a lovely host, quick to respond and very approachable. I highly recommend the apartment.