We travel to Rome once in a year and every time we try different locations. Laura's place is REALLY great.
Quick facts about place:
- Check-in was easy, greeted in person and got quick guidance;
- Place was sparkling clean, with all necessary items included (towels, soaps, shampoo, etc.);
- Cooking equipment was great and complete;
- Bed and pillows were comfortable;
- Hot water runs smoothly;
- WiFi was super fast. We even streamed TV shows without problem in the evening;
- Place has a nice green garden and it is very quite overall, no street sounds;
- Flat has a balcony over the garden. Just sit there with morning coffee and chill :)
Quick facts about location:
- Metro is in 10 minutes walk. From Metro San Giovanni you can get anywhere;
- If you like walking, you can get even to Colosseum without transportation;
- Between Laura's place and Metro SG there are at least 15 cafes, pizzerias, gelaterias and restaurants;
- Right in the corner of the street there is supermarket and big grocery;
- Place is more in local area rather than in tourist center, which we enjoyed the most. We met local Italians in the cafes and it was more genuine experience;
Some free tips :)
- You can get to sea (Ostia) using Metro, without any advanced planning travel: San Giovanni > Termini > San Paolo (change line) > Ostia Lido Centro. All these by metro ticket;
- Go to drink coffee in Lindt at Via della Maddalena. It's right near Pantheon and Piazza Navona (great places). What's special in Lindt? They will give you a free chocolate spoon (stir the coffee and then eat it), extra free candies and if you tell the guys something interesting, they will give you some extra chocolate again :))
- From Fiumicino airport you can take Leonardo Express which goes directly to Termini station, from where you can get anywhere in Rome. However, with same price you will be offered to take private shuttle mini van, which will bring you near to your AirBnB flat, if not directly to the flat itself.