A cozy spot in the heart of Rome, absolutely perfect for our month long stay. It’s in an alley on the ground floor, which is very helpful if you have any knee/hip injuries like we do, or if you’re simply tired of stairs. While it may not have a view, it stays very cool during Rome’s hot summers. Since it’s off Via Delle Orso (Bear street) we came to think of it as our cool bear cave. Besides, who needs a view when you’re a quick walk from the Vatican, or the Pantheon, or the Spanish Steps, or Giolitti (the best gelato in Rome)? I would recommend this place to any couple who wants to be in the middle of it all. Sure, you’ll sometimes hear happy tourists meandering by, and in the live music from the summer pop-up bars by the river faintly echoes down the alley, but that just adds to the charm. The thick walls actually make things very quiet. Manuela is an excellent host, very mindful of her guest’s comfort. She even met us at the bus stop when we got lost our first day! On a practical level, there is a washer but you may need to go to the laundry-mat around the corner to dry your clothes. All in all I would definitely stay here again.