My wife and I stayed at Gildas' apartment during a recent visit to Rome. It was our first visit to the city and we were happily surprised when we arrived at the apartment. It was beautifully decorated, updated, very clean and the terrace was perfect for wine and cheese in the evenings. The complimentary bottle of wine Gildas left for us was a wonderful touch and much appreciated.
We were also pleasantly surprised by how close it was to both the Cavour metro stop (maybe 5 min walk), the main train station (Termini was two metro stops away) and the Colleseum (maybe 8 min walk). The location was absolutely perfect as we were able to use the metro to conveniently travel around the city.
We arrived in early afternoon and walked to the Colleseum. We quickly found an english speaking tour and also toured the Forum and Pallantine Hill. The next day we bought a three day metro pass and jumped off at each stop along the red line (Line A). A quick and easy way to visit many sights and make the most of our limited time in the city.
In the evenings, we visited most of the bars and cafes near the apartment - a lot to choose from with a lively crowd well into the night at the fountain just down the street. All the activity made the area feel safe and full of life. We highly recommend Cavour 313 for dinner…easy walk with great food and a nice wine selection. We also bought some wine, bread, cheese and vegetables at a local shop so we could enjoy quiet late nights and breakfasts on the terrace. The terrace was an oasis. A great place to enjoy breakfast as we prepared for each day's activities and listened to the local church bells.
I can't say enough positive things about Gildas and his home. The building is very nice with 24 hour security. His home was welcoming and warm and Gildas made every effort to make us feel at home. We especially appreciated the emails before our visit to ensure we had no problems in transit. I would highly recommend his home to anyone looking for a great location, great accommodations and a friendly host!