We highly recommend Francescos air B&B for a short and also extended stay in Rome. It was perfect for us especially since we came with the rental car . We did not have to negotiate the busy streets of the old center of Rome since his condominium is located on the edge of the old city right behind the Vatican. The walk to the Vatican was only 20 minutes and we felt safe enough to walk in the dark. There is also access to subway and train basically across the street from his place where we also have free parking, but I don't think it's worth taking the subway unless you are not a good walker and you want to go more than a few stops into the city. Grocery shopping and restaurants are really close and Francesco gave us some good recommendations for places to eat. He is really well prepared for guests. His place was comfortable and very secure and we liked that we had a bathroom attached to our bedroom. We also had to use of his kitchen and he and his family give us lots of privacy. Francesco thought of lots of little important details for example there are electric shutters on the bedroom window . He went out of his way to help us with calling about the car rental return it the airport .