Katie's place is exactly as described. She and her roommate are quiet and clean and so kind. I stayed in the apartment for two months while my own apartment became available. The apartment is well situated on Metro A, which gets you to a lot of the major sites in Rome (Vatican, Spanish Steps, etc.). The apartment is on a main thoroughfare, which makes it a bit loud at night (I highly recommend ear plugs, which did the trick for me) but it is also close to so many shops and supermarkets. The room itself is basic but clean. I would definitely recommend Katie's place for those hoping to stay a little ways outside the historic center, but still have easy access.