I stayed a week in this quiet, comfortable, modern, open-plan gem so elegantly & ingeniously designed by Dario, who lives upstairs in this corner house at the end of the street. His creative use of space and original artwork and furniture makes the apartment feel bigger and more spacious than its actual size.
It's ideal for 2 people who want to explore Roma centro (20 mins to Termini via 5 & 14 Tram from the main road just 5 min walk from the apt) from a neighborhood with deep historical & political roots with more locals than tourists.
The kitchen has everything for cooking dinners, and a microwave/grill (no oven, not that I needed one). The bathroom is a sleek, modern design with hot water always, and the entire place warms up quickly with good A/C with radiators as backup (which even in January I did not need).
But the true warmth emanates from Dario - a photographer/teacher at the university who has published many books of his photographic projects on the themes of life, society and nature in Italy. He is not only an authentic Roman artist but a generous man who not only walked me personally to the best cafes, restaurants, and shops in the area, but then invited me up see his astonishing range of photographic work. It was a more engaging, and literally eye-opening tour through Italian culture, nature, and life than any guide could match in the usual museums. Dario's apartment is an extension of his art, how he quietly shares his humanity to others from around the world.