My daughter and I stayed in Bella Roma Guest House from July 6 to August 2. When we arrived in Rome, Cristina and Raffaele were extremely helpful in getting all of our suitcases into the apartment and showing us how to use the air-conditioning system and gas stove as well as pointing out the other features. The apartment has a well-equipped kitchen and each room has it’s own air-conditioner which was such a bonus during the hot and humid Rome summer weather.

The apartment is situated next to a lovely grocery store which has everything you might need for preparing meals etc. In addition, there are many other amenities on the street including pasticcerias, pizzerias, gelaterias, caffès, butcher shops, a pasta shop where they make fresh pasta daily as well as fruit vendors just to mention a few. The subway stop, San Paolo, is very close as are various bus stops for those who don’t have a car and wish to explore the historic parts of Rome.

During the four weeks of our stay, I got to know a number of shopkeepers and their employees. They were all very understanding, helpful and patient as I tried communicating with them in my halting Italian. The friendliness of the people and the wonderful food are the highlights of my stay in Rome.

I recommend this lovely, spacious and clean apartment to anyone who is on a budget and who wants an authentic Roman experience and not just visit the historic sights which are still easily accessible by public transportation.

Thank you, Cristina and Raffaele, for making our stay in Rome a memorable one. Also, thank you for the treats from the Amalfi Coast.