Francesco's place was very well located close to the centre and close to a train/metro station so that we didn't have to lug our bags all over the place. It's just a 20min train ride for 8euros from Fiumicino airport too. We loved having use of the bikes to get around town, it made all the difference in getting to and from all the monuments and museums. There is a really lovely historic neighbourhood nearby called Testaccio that has great restaurants, good history, a great market and good vibe - get over there. Being in the thick of it, it's a little noisy day and night but also a restaurant/coffee shop every few metres to choose from and always buzzing in those parts. Francesco is a lovely person, always ready to help and go the extra mile and we highly recommend staying in his apartment.