My mum and I just stayed in Rome for three days, cramming in as much sightseeing as possible, but with the joy of staying in the most amazing Airbnb apartment, an absolute gem right in the centre of Rome. Owned by an artist and run by Ursula, an art curator, it is an artists’ community, and the apartment is filled with beautiful art and sculpture. It is an impressive, classical building, with period features, high ceilings, marble floors and corinthian columns - just stunning. Tasteful decor and furnishings, and a spectacular view from high up as it is on the 5th floor (don’t worry, there’s a lift), overlooking the park and views of the city. Surprisingly, it’s extremely quiet. There are two bedrooms, one with a proper bed which my mum said was very comfortable, and a sofa bed in another room which I stayed in, which was also very comfortable. Both the rooms are spacious, and the kitchen and bathroom facilities are perfect.
It’s right next to a metro station for easy travel all over the city, but you can pretty much walk everywhere. It's about a 20 minute walk to the Colosseum, 45 minute walk to the Vatican, and also within walking distance of loads of lovely restaurants, shops and cafe's.
Ursula goes out of her way to help, greeting you on arrival with information about the property and the surrounding areas, and an extremely comprehensive and detailed file of information about where to eat and drink is provided, also including information about tours and sightseeing. She even booked us our taxis both on arrival and departure. Ursula speaks four languages, which is more than helpful, and is a delightful, fun lady.
We had the most wonderful stay in this apartment, I can’t recommend it highly enough. It was definitely the icing on the cake for our amazing stay in Rome. Definitely a 5 star experience in every way. We shall return!