LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. My mom and I stayed here for three nights, and this apartment was PERFECT for seeing all the major sites in Rome. Everything you need within one block, including a pharmacy, souvenir shops, a taxi station, and a bus stop. This apartment is a 2-minute walk to Campo de' Fiori, which is a fun marketplace with tons of restaurants, bars, and shops. It is about a 10 minute walk to Pantheon and a 15 minute walk from Trevi Fountain. It is a 7 minute walk to Trastevere, which is where most of the local and authentic Roman style eateries are located, just across the Tiber river. It is a 30 minute walk to the Colosseum/Forum/Palatine Hill, but even in the heat, this walk was lovely because there were so many beautiful sights to see along the way!
This apartment felt extremely safe. Though the streets were normally packed with people shopping or going to Campo de' Fiori for nightlife, the apartment was extremely quiet as it faces a courtyard. There are also three padlocked doors to get into to access the apartment. Beware - there are three flights of stairs so be aware for anyone with mobility issues. The view of the church, as you can see in the pictures, is just as beautiful in person. The apartment looks just like the pictures, is clean, and spacious. The bed was comfortable, the shower was a good size (I am six feet tall) and easy to use, and the kitchen was well-equipped. The air conditioning is a big plus as my mom and I stayed during a huge heat wave in the beginning of September.
Check in was super easy. We checked in with Paolo's sister, Emanuela. The instructions Paolo provided for arrival were thorough and easy. Emanuela was extremely responsive, helpful, and provided excellent recommendations for eateries and bakeries. This apartment made our last-minute trip to Rome very easy and fun! I will 100% be coming back to stay in this apartment whenever I make another trip to Rome, if it is available. Grazie!!