You're paying for the location. You are very close to all key locations in the historic area of Rome, but that is about all of the value. If you are a light sleeper, noise sensitive, or want to spend more time in the Airbnb, this may not be the best choice. It is very noisy, especially early in the morning due to the restocking of the market below. Communication was a problem, especially when the owner asked me to leave a cash amount for a "city tax" that appears on the Airbnb receipt. Key pickup was from a local bar, which was odd. Other than that, the apartment serves its purpose. It's also directly next to a grocery store and the best coffee in Rome, which is great. It's all based on your tolerances really.