St.Peters Basilica is much closer from this B&B's balcony, than it looks in their website's picture and
it's stunning. The place is very close to the Vatican and a short walk away from the historical centre;
very convenient. Casa Franci is very simple and plain but lacks nothing of the essential for a visitor. We
did see cheaper places, but in further away places from the centre. The hosts, Francesca and Cesar were very
helpful with their briefing and really organized our three day trip. Would advise this place to budget
but quality wary travellers.

The B&B is in a modern residential area, with respect to the surrounding buildings, around the Vatican. We arrived by car and we were shown the various parking alternatives which included a free arrangement. The place looks safe and well-lit at night with plenty of shops and a convenient supermarket where we shopped. Rome is expensive, so we bought food and ate at in the B&B. The rooms are simple but comfortable, the bathroom clean and the balcony really great. We had the room with the balcony, but not the one with the view. We were however welcomed to spend time there to see the wonderful view during breakfast. We found Casa Franci good value for money compared to hotels. Initially we were going to choose another cheaper B&B in the centre near the station, but we were told by friends who had stayed in Rome, to stay away from that area. Other reviews say it's noisy, but we found it to be much quieter than other places in the city.
Francesca, the host, was very helpful in proposing our daily trips and her cappuccinos were great ! We would go back to Casa Franci any time.

We arrived to Casa Franci from a cruise in Civitavecchia port some 80 miles away.
Francesca, our host, arranged our trip to the B&B so we arrived easily. We checked in
our room which was basic but functional.
We loved the free wireless internet. With much research beforehand, we found this B&B
to be cheaper than surrounding places to stay in, and its location perfect for visiting;
an equally-located hotel was at least double the price. Because of this, we were afraid to
find some nasty susprises. Instead, everything went great. We loved Francesca's hospitality
and cappuchinos on the balcony with the wonderful view of the Vatican. Our trip worked out
well and would go back to Casa Franci again.

We stayed in this B&B in October. This place was not as good as described in other reviews. Having the bathroom at the opposite side of the apartment is not convenient. All windows in the apartment are single therefore the street noise is quite high. The breakfast is quite simple and cheap and every day the same - a stale croissant, a pastry from supermarket, sometimes yogurt. Although coffee was OK.
The biggest advantage is that it is close to Vatican.
All in all it is just OK. If you have a choice between this B&B and an apartment with a kitchenette, definetely choose to be on your own.