Being our first visit to Rome, we had only online research to go by when selecting the location for our AirBnB. We chose Francesca’s lovely apartment from the photos and the proximity to Roma Termini station so that we didn’t have to carry our luggage across town or be forced to get a taxi to go from where we were staying to the train.
Needless to say we were pleasantly surprised by everything having to do with Francesca’s apartment! From the location on Via Nazionale, to the amenities in the apartment.
This apartment really ticked all of our boxes with a completely private apartment, full bathroom, washing machine (loved being able to do laundry and not have to carry 3x as many clothes) and a comfortable bed. There are air conditioners in the bedroom and living room which will come in useful in the summer I am sure, however for our visit in January, all we needed to do was crack the patio window open to cool down the whole apartment. The bathroom was perfect for 1 couple, but might be a bit tight for 4 adults, but if y’all are close friends, the apartment would be perfect for 2 couples to share.
For us the best was that within 1 city block on Via Nazionale you had multiple cafes, restaurants, pubs, gelaterias and much more. We frequented the pub right downstairs, Flynn O’Briens for a nightcap or an easy dinner when we didn’t feel like venturing too far away. Cafe Doveralu across the street was a great spot for a morning cappuccino and pastry and the gelateria next door to the apartment did not disappoint either.
There is a grocery store and a farmacia within a city block as well, so no need to go very far for the essentials.
If you are in Rome to walk and see the city by foot, everything is super walkable. The Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Altare della Patricia, the Forum and much more are within about 1 mile walk. The furthest away is the Vatican, which is about 2.5 miles, but still not a bad walk through town.
Lastly, the neighborhood felt completely safe wether it was the middle of the day or middle of the night, even carrying around multiple cameras, we never once felt unsafe by the apartment (other parts of the city we can’t say that for)
If you have read this far, what are you waiting for? Book the apartment, guaranteed you will love it.