Federica’s place is a cozy little gem within walking distance to most major attractions, though if you’re visiting the Vatican or St. Peter’s Basilica, I would recommend taking the metro.
The apartment was tidy, clean, and the AC worked wonders. Pillows could be a little thicker, but I just used the two provided and slept very well!
A couple notes, not exactly cons, but surprises to be sure: Federica’s helpful guide on the bedside table is (understandably) in Italian. I had to use an app translator to figure out that I needed to take out my own trash bag once I checked out, and find the trash bin in the adjacent street. Interesting.
Not sure if this was a building issue or an apartment issue, but the water pressure for the sink, shower and toilet tended to “surge” frequently. Not an issue with the sink, but the temperature for the shower would vary a lot depending on the water pressure, running from very hot to ice cold no matter the setting you placed it on.
The toilet gurgled noticeably most of the time, so much that I needed to close the bathroom door. Again, this could be a building issue with the nearby construction, so it’s not a negative, just wasn’t expecting it to be so loud and incessant.
All in all, Federica’s place is great for a few nights in Rome. I felt very safe, contact with Federica was superb, the bed was comfy, the AC worked well, and you must have an espresso at Javaroma located nearby!