Our stay at Lucia's place was definitely one for the books! The space is somewhat small but it has a truly quaint charm, and really captures the essence of what you would imagine. It was nice staying outside of a hotel and getting more of a local feel of the area. The security of the building is also a plus! Lucia was there to meet us for check-in and offer advice on her favorite nearby restaurants and how to navigate the public transportation, as well as providing us with a map of all the main tourist destinations. My favorite thing about our stay was how close we were to everything - literally a 5-minute walk to the Coliseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill! There were so many food options within walking distance, as well. Every suggestion that she gave us did not disappoint. We greatly enjoyed our time in Rome and really fell in love with the city. Staying at Lucia's place made the experience so much more magical!