We very much enjoyed our stay at Simone's place. Simone was a great host. He was friendly, helpful, and informative. His level of communication was excellent and he helped us with some advice on efficient use of the Metro system and where to get a good breakfast. The restaurant he recommended for dinner was Vecchia Roma, near the Vittorio Emanuele Metro station. We were unable to get a table without a reservation so couldn't eat there but it looked very busy and people were queuing up to get in, so they must be doing something right. For breakfast, Simone suggested Panificio Panella, which sold an array of pastries and some savoury food, including freshly baked cornetti. The apartment is very clean with white walls and colourful furnishings. There's plenty of cupboard space for clothes and the kitchen is well equipped. We didn't do any cooking but the coffee maker (for which you use the hob) was especially appreciated, and which my friend loved. The recycling is split into different categories but we didn't quite understand the arrangement so we slightly failed on that front. The apartment also has good WiFi, which we used to stream music, but bring your own device and speaker. The windows are large and easy to open, letting in plenty of light and air, but they also have grills and electrically powered shutters and blackout blinds which gives you a great sense of security and complete darkness when you want it. The bathroom is very nice and clean, with a mix of rustic charm and modern convenience. Amazingly, the water from the hot tap was already at a perfect temperature and we didn't run out of it. The main bed, being new, was firmer than I am used to but after walking around all day it turned out to be very good for my lower back and I slept comfortably. There is a softer sofa bed in the living room, but we didn't need it. The apartment was perfect for two people and I imagine it would be comfortable for four. In terms of location, part way up a main thoroughfare, starting with the Forum at the south and Roma Termini at the North, the road forks and the apartment is on the quieter street. This is good because it means you are not disturbed by noisy people or high volumes of traffic (it also seemed quite safe), but you only have to go down to where the fork is to get to shops, restaurants (although I'd recommend travelling a bit further for these, e.g. Ristorante - Da Meo Patacca in Trastevere for dinner or Antico Forno Roscioli for lunch) and, most importantly, gelato and sorbet (Gelateria del Teatro is further away, half way between Castel Sant'Angelo and Piazza Navona, but well worth a visit). Walking south, you can carry on straight to the Forum and turn right to get to Altare della Patria, from whence you can easily walk to just about anywhere in central...