This apartment is in a wonderful location for accessing Rome. The colosseum is close by and so is a Metro stop. There are two cafes/bars next door, one on either side - great for a morning cafe freddo during a hot month. Meraluna is a lovely street with restaurants and trees and little public fountains/taps to refill water bottles. There is street noise as advertised but with the window and curtain shut we did not find this problematic. Franco is a lovely host - welcoming and considerate. Our family of four had a great stay here.