We enjoyed our stay at this wonderfully located Airbnb. It is sandwiched between many of the primary tourist sites, and the more authentic neighborhood of Monti. Very convenient for our plans! Trastevere is about a 27 min walk away, or accessible by public transport. The care Ugo has for his place is apparent; it was spotless and had a lot of cute details and extra amenities (soap, towels, coffee maker, sparkling wine, fridge/mini kitchen, iron, hair dryer and even a straightener)
A few things that might be good to know before booking:
- the toilet is located on the ground floor, so if you have to use it during the night, expect to navigate down the spiral staircase
- Rome is in the midst of fixing an electrical issue in the area, so only one major appliance can be used at a time (not a huge problem and not in the host’s control!)
- Because of the central location, it is possible to hear some street noise so bring earplugs if you are a sound-sensitive sleeper (we slept like babies though)
- You need to keep your luggage on the main floor so as not to damage the stairs/upper floors. This was okay too, and we expected the space to be a little small on each level, which it was. Still, we found a place to put everything!
- There is an A/C unit on both levels which is excellent for the summer. It was VERY hot when we visited (by our San Francisco standards!) and the first night we had to play around with the A/C to keep it cool enough. No problems after that, the marble floors helped keep things cool.
What we appreciated the most:
- Communication with the host was really fantastic. He checked with us prior to our arrival to share information about how to get to the Airbnb from FCO. We ended up taking his offer to book a car for us as it was only a little more than a train and bus ride (and much more direct). The driver picked us up with a sign at the airport (fancy!) and we paid him directly.
- Check in and out were really easy!
- The local guides Ugo wrote are wonderful and detailed. He has a few walking itineraries, amazing restaurant recommendations, and tips for both Rome and the apartment.
- The building itself is really unique and fun to stay in, with a comfy bed and great shower
- Ugo also helped us check our luggage for the day we checked out around the corner so we could freely explore Rome for another day