This is a good place for budget travelers. Riccardo was very helpful and welcoming, the room was spacious, and the private bathroom was nice and very clean. I also really appreciated that some breakfast foods and tea and coffee were provided. However, in terms of the neighborhood, you get what you pay for, I think. It was only about a 20 or 30 minute walk to many attractions, which was nice, but as a solo female traveler, I didn't feel very safe walking in this neighborhood after dark; I definitely limited my time out doing things in the evening because of this, and I made sure to walk quickly when I absolutely needed to go out in the dark, like to get to and from Roma Termini. Ultimately, no one approached me, and I think for men or groups it would be less of an issue, but I wouldn't recommend Esquilino for other single women in Rome. There was also quite a bit of noise outside at night, which can probably be expected in a big city, but I would recommend bringing earplugs if you are a light sleeper.