Do yourself a favor and stay at Giuseppe's apartment! If you are familiar with traveling in Europe, and in particular - staying in major European cities - then you will know that it is sometimes tough to find a place to stay that checks all the boxes, this apartment does that in spades.
With (2) full bathrooms, (3) spacious bedrooms, tasteful unique decor, and space to sit and converse as a large group in a common living/dining area - this apartment is really outstanding. It is located in a great area of Rome, near the San Giovanni area and a pretty close walk to the Colisseum, with great local shops within just a couple minutes from the front door.
Giuseppe has made some excellent recommendations for restaurants, sight-seeing and local shops. We highly recommend using the Metro - the Re Di Roma station is a 3 minute walk from the apartment, and is extremely simple to use. I cannot emphasize enough: make sure to follow Giuseppe's recommendations for local restaurants, they are spot-on (particularly the Trattoria Re di Roma!) if you really want to experience authentic Roman cuisine like the locals do. Be certain to have stand-up caffe (espresso) every day at one of the local spots!
We did not get a chance to meet Giuseppe in person, but the check-in, check-out process was simple, easy and seamless and he was always available through Airbnb Chat for advice or help - truly a Superhost.
Bottom line: if you are really looking for an authentic stay in Rome, in a secure building with everything you might possibly need (including a throwback tiny elevator to get to your apartment), to set the stage for a fabulous visit that you will be talking about when you get home........look no further, and rent Giuseppe's apartment.
Ciao, e arrivederci Roma!!