This apartment gets high marks for hospitality and easy check-in, and its location in Monti is a big plus. The neighborhood itself is full of interesting shops and restaurants including one right next door that's very good and opening morning, noon and night. And if you walk more than half a mile in any direction, you practically stub your toe on the Coliseum or the Forum. Also the Cavour Metro stop is about 200 yards away. We didn't meet Gioia but she was clearly there if we needed her for anything. I would also recommend this apartment if you're trying to save a few euro by eating breakfast and/or lunch. at home sometimes. The tiny kitchen is very well equipped. Tip: get the little sandwiches at Zia Rosetta , bring them back and eat them on your little terrace. Good wifi! I will try to address the question of noise. Good news: the apartment is insulated from all street noise. Bad news: it's an old building. Sound carries, mainly the comings and goings to other apartments and guest lodgings in the building. It's not a big problem unless you're easily disturbed by noise. (We play soft music as we drift off, and that helped.) If you're a light sleeper, this could bother you. One other consideration: if you're the type of person who likes (needs?) windows, you should know that the only way to see the outside world is to walk into the kitchen which is off the main living space. I didn't really notice this, but my companion did. For restaurant guidance, know that Elizabeth Minchilli, a very respected food blogger, is a Monti person. You can trust what she says.