Pros: Paolo's apartment is exactly as desribed - clean, spacious and centrally located within the heart of Rome's nightlife. The location is ideal for those who want to walk out their front door and immediately have access to dining, bars and a buzzy nightlife. The apartment is on the ground floor - so no lugging of bags is required. The patio is ideal for a late afternoon rest and is partially covered, which is great if it's raining.

The bed is comfortable but the bathroom is quite small - so head's up if you have any concerns about whom you're sharing it with.

Cons: It's mosquito season in Italy. Given the apartment's proximity to the river, be prepared to get badly bitten unless you spray regularly or invest in an vaporizer with repellant. We spent some time killing mosquitos within the apartment and came home quite bitten.

All in all though, a great place to use as a home base for exploring all of Rome's fabulous treasures.