Rome—what a revelation! And Donata’s apartment is the cherry on top, a perfectly peaceful haven from which to explore the city. Donata met us upon arrival and explained all the ins and outs of the apartment, which is sparkling clean and thoughtfully appointed with all the amenities a guest might need during their stay. She then gave us an expert overview of the city, its sights, foods and restaurants, and the best means of transportation for our explorations. She thought of everything and boosted our confidence as we stepped out into the city to explore. We walked everywhere—the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Borghese Gardens, Vatican City (the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica), the Trastevere neighborhood…all over the place! As adults, walking to such locations was thoroughly enjoyable. On our one rainy day, we hopped on a bus right near the apartment and were whisked away to the Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill. It was as easy as Donata assured us it would be! Her advice to stay above ground during our adventures is well worth following because we found ourselves stumbling upon one noteworthy ancient sight after another…sights we would have missed had we taken the Metro. There are two grocery stores (one large, one small) located across the street from the apartment, restaurants galore within easy walking distance, and several gelaterias right in the neighborhood. We give Donata and her apartment the highest recommendation for your stay in Rome!
