Need an intimate, bright, cozy studio apartment, conveniently located to walk all around Rome? This is it!

We arrived by train at Stazione Ostiense and walked 15 minutes to the apartment, which is located on the beautiful Aventino Hill. The Aventino is with no doubt one of the most beautiful areas in Rome with amazing villas, parks (we were astonished by the Giardino degli Aranci and its spectacular view of St. Peter’s dome) and no traffic at all, which is a rarity for Rome. All the area is very quite, but neighborhood of Testaccio and Trastevere, famous for their restaurants and nightlife, are at walking distance. If you like walking, you can even reach the Spanish Steps in just 40 minutes going through Rome’s most beautiful squares, if you are lazy you can just take the metro (the closest stop is Circo Massimo).

The studio itself is very nice, it is on the top floor, has three small balconies and a unique view of the area. With great attention to detail all around, it offers several amenities (Internet WI-FI, TV SAT) for free. Martha has been a great host and advised us on some nice restaurants, so we could skip many tourist traps. In short, I would absolutely recommend staying here; “La Rotonda” has an excellent value for money.

There is so much to see in Rome (one week would not be enough), but I think it's worth remembering the Italian phrase "il dolce far niente." Whether you're looking for visiting museums, open sites or just shopping, this is where you can experience "the sweetness of doing nothing."