Ideal apartment if you want to live like a local but be in walking distance of Rome's main attractions. We loved coming back to this apartment almost within touching distance of the Vatican walls after walking all day around Rome. The apartment is on the second floor of a lovely old block of flats in a quiet residential area. There are one or two 'hotel' signs but we felt we were staying where Romans live far more than in a tourist district. We felt completely safe and went out locally at night no problems.The local bar is behind a green door and was nice with good prices. Like so many places there was football on the TV. There is a huge difference in prices between bars and restaurants for tourists compared to the local. At one obvious tourist bar that we made the mistake of sitting down at the price of a large beer was 20 euros (about £16 or $25!).
The apartment is very spacious and being an old building it has huge ceiling heights with all modern facilites too! Our first morning we walked approx 10 mins to the fruit and veg market in nearby Via Gregorio VII. Having a really good fresh market nearby is a plus. There is also an excellent butchers and bakers 5 mins walk away so everything you need nearby. There is a fairly big set of steps to climb as you walk to and from the apartment towards the shops so not ideal for everyone. I'd say they are not as steep or long as the Spanish Steps and they have a few breaks so not too bad since this is Rome and there are hills everywhere. There are long queues all day in St Peter's Square to visit the church which is free. It opens at 7.00am most mornings and being so nearby we went at 8.00am and there was no queue. Tickets for the Colloseum, Forum and Paladine are valid for two days.
The apartment has a very well equipped kitchen with large table and chairs and a balcony you can sit out on. There are two balconies that have the sun in the morning and both with views of St Peter's dome which is very memorable. Big pile of new towels neatly arranged on both double beds when we arrived and loo paper in both bathrooms.
Stefania arranged a taxi for us to and from Fiumicino airport but if you want to take the metro the connection looks fairly direct on the map. Stefania made checking in and out very easy and any queries we had were answered quickly. Highly recommended as an authentic place to stay that will give you a sense of living in Rome but also within walking distance of Rome's tourist attractions.