We had an amazing time at Riccardo's house!!!! Riccardo was so friendly and really shared plenty of tips on getting around and where to eat. His mum was very warm and lovely towards us and made sure we had snacks. It was cold when we were there and she offered us warmer blankets. :-) The room was cosy and we loved sitting at the balcony and just relaxing. Every morning, breakfast was served and there was a whole array of toast, spreads, coffee/tea and some biscuits.
But the greatest thing about the place is the location!!! Tram 8 will take you anywhere (except the Vatican) and we were so over the moon that 8 is the answer to everything. 8 brings you to Trastevere where we tried a few of the restaurants & pizzerias. 8 brings to you to Piazza Venezzia which is near the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and walking distance from the Trevi Fountain and Spanish steps. It also brings you to Via del Corso area which has many shops for those who want to shop. 8 was just the cherry on the top. Besides the Tram, the neighbourhood is safe and quiet at night. We were 2 girls and felt completely safe walking home at 11pm. There are also lots of mini cafes around, a supermarket and a market that is very happening on the weekends.
I recommend Riccardo to anyone!! He is so knowledgeable about his city and we loved it when he shared stories about Rome. At breakfast when we sat with him, we were enchanted each time he told us the history of various places. He is also really light-hearted and lively. He even offered to send us to Termini at 3am even though he rly didnt have too. That was so sweet of him and his mum even woke up at that time to pack some snacks for us!! I loved the stay so much and even when we travelled onwards to our next destination, we kept looking back at the great time we had in Rome and how at home we felt at Riccardo's. :-) Thank you so much Riccardo & family!!