This a great escape from busy central Rome. Don't let the graffiti deter you (you will see this is not unusual for Roman neighborhoods), we never felt unsafe at any hour. The rail/tram station is only a 5-7 minute walk. From here you have easy access to most of Rome. The train tracks run close to the building, but they did not bother us at night. Chiara is a great host and fixed a clogged drain quickly. A great location if you want to feel like a native Roman.