We loved our stay at Francesco’s place. The building is beautiful and the apartment is larger than the photos lead you to believe. The check-in is so easy with the wireless locks, so there is no worry if you are a bit early or late to arrive. There were a few toys along with the crib that were the hit of the visit for our kid. Such a little thing but made a huge difference.
You absolutely can not beat the location. We spent 5 days traipsing around Rome and I can not imagine a location that would be more convenient for travellers on foot, or those wanting to take buses.
The neighbourhood is really lovely, with lots of restaurants and cafes near by, just far enough off of Pizza Navona to not be tourist schlock. Also, just a stones throw from the most delicious gelato at Gelato del Teatro. The neighbourhood was lively, but not too loud, and felt very safe (we had a toddler with us). My one note would be that the apartment does sit over a piazza that did have some noise and the morning bottle collecting could be heard too. It didn’t disturb our sleep, but it might for a light sleeper.
I want to make a special call out to Francesco for being the type of host that is willing to go above and beyond. The day we were scheduled to leave was the Rome marathon and roads were closed and busses cancelled. Our taxi cancelled the night before, and we panicked at how we would be all our luggage and toddler to Termini. But Francesco stepped in to save the day and drive us there himself.