Settle into this stylish apartment, just eighteen minutes from the San Giovanni metro stop for easy access into the city centre. Inside, wood floors, crittall-style doors, chic furnishings and curated houseplants make for seamless modern living with plenty of Italian flair. The bedroom is a cosy affair, with colourful decor and playful artwork that will put you at ease. Knock up a light breakfast in the marble-topped kitchen, to be enjoyed out on your private balcony. Whether you're watching the world go by or reading a book off the shelf, you'll feel like a local in no time in this authentic Roman neighbourhood.

Outside, the Colosseum is thirty-eight minutes on foot or twenty-five minutes by public transport. Here, you'll find the bohemian district of Monti to be full of history and culture, while Fori Imperiali is right around the corner (a thirteen-minute walk away). Come evening, find delicious restaurants and busy bars in lively Pigneto, a twenty-five-minute walk from your front door.

Home truths:
*This is a fifth-floor home with no lift access – while your hosts kindly offer to help with bags, this is something to bear in mind for those with limited mobility
*At capacity, two people will be sleeping on a sofa bed in the living room
*The desk in the second bedroom doubles up as a workspace
*Your host provides books and toys for younger children (under age 5)
*The third bathroom is a half bath
*The building entrance is shared with other residents