This is a great location for exploring Rome. A short walk to the Spanish Steps and the beautiful Trevi Fountain. Colosseum, Pantheon, Palentine Hill and Roman Forum all also easily reachable on foot, with lots of shops, restaurants and rooftop bars along the way.
We never needed to use the metro or bus, which was fortunate as the metro station (Barberini) was closed for maintenance work.
We would come back again, but this time use the metro to venture further.
Special mention to Monica, our host, who could not have been more helpful or communicative.