I was so comfortable in the old wash house! Sandra is an amazing host - she gave great suggestions, explained how to get places and answered my questions quickly and thoroughly. It helped she speaks fluent English. As a single woman traveling alone I found the neighborhood to be safe and convenient to public transportation. There’s a nearby grocery, a fabulous bakery, & the tobacco shop to get metro tickets. There were maps, directions, espresso, eggs, toast, little cakes! Comfy bed, good shower, everything needed. Staying there made Rome easier. And I could leave the tourist chaos each night.
I love the yellow tram to the city center, it’s easy to transfer. A few blocks to walk. The metro is clean and fast. Buses are...fast and you have to pay attention.
If I came to Rome again, this is where I’d stay.