The neighborhood of Trastevere was enchanting, full of restaurants, osterias, and trattorias but yet surrounded by a quiet residential neighborhood. We were very close to the bridge crossing the Tiber into ancient Rome and sometimes we crossed several times a day. Across the Ponte Sisto bridge is the Coop market where we bought many deli items, pastas, fresh breads, and pastas for our meals. Trastevere is charming but the prices in the stores and restaurants are higher than in other less touristy areas. On the weekends we did hear some loud drunks walking by but other than that it's pretty quiet at night, even the two osterias on both sides of the apartment building were pretty quiet. The location was perfect for visiting museums and other sites but yet retreating to a peaceful neighborhood. By the way, the elevator to the "1st" floor, what the US knows as the 2nd floor, worked everytime and was roomy enough for a couple.