Our stay was in November 2021. This was the second time for us in Ostia. Two years ago we stayed in a hotel but had found the hotel room to be a bit crammed, so this time we chose to stay in this apartment. Federico's place can be reached from Fiumicino Airport by Freenow or Uber taxi, or even a slightly longer ride on Atac bus 060 which stops near Lido Centro train station. Apartment is literally round the corner from the pedestrianized zone, with various cafeterias, bars and restaurants (Krapfen Paglia's doughnuts for breakfast!). Reason for our stay was related to water polo games, which were held at Centro Federale Polo Natatorio di Ostia, which can be reached by a 22minute walk or a 4 minute scooter ride. Round the corner there is a bus stop and bus 06 can also take you there in 7 minutes, but check frequency first. Central Rome, eg, Colosseum can be reached in about 45 minutes by train then changing to Metro with a €1.50 ticket valid for 100 minutes. Check Atac website for ticket options (100 minute, 1day, 3day or 7day).
Apartment access located almost across street from a police building, which sort of gives a sense of security. It is on the second floor, and reached going through outdoor security gate, the building's main door, 2 levels stairwell and then the apartment door. Small but cosy (central heating can be adjust from inside apartment) and the front loading washing machine in the kitchen means you can travel with lighter bags. During our stay, we could always get a good night sleep with no noise or light disruptions. Federico made himself available via whatsapp for any assistance we might need.
Would definitely stay again.