Perfectly located in the geographic center of Rome on a narrow, pedestrian-oriented street, Palazzo Olivia is a pleasant, 5-minute walk from the Pantheon, the Campo di Fiori, and the Tiber river--and a 15-minute walk from the Vatican, Trevi Fontain, Trastevere, the Forum, and many other sites.
The advantages of staying in the center of Rome cannot be overstated, as traffic is terrible, competition for taxis can be fierce, the bus system is essentially incomprehensible, and the subway's routes and stops aren't very useful to tourists.
Palazzo Olivia is rather more expensive than many Roman apartment rentals you'll find online, and for good reason: The building is owner-occupied and has been lovingly renovated; the entrance, hallways, elevator, and rooms are immaculate; there's a friendly, English-speaking staff member on-hand during business hours; and you can have confidence in the quality and certainty of your accommodations (unreliable, fly-by-night renters of flea-bag apartments abound in Rome, and they excel at making dumps look fabulous on the Web).
My one-bedroom apartment at Palazzo Olivia was relatively spacious; had nice big windows with heavy, wooden shutters (handy for blocking out late night street noise from garbage trucks and revelers); a full kitchen stocked with dishes, utensils, and a stove-top espresso maker; and a clean, modern bathroom equipped with a washer and dryer.
Although the surrounding Piazza Navona and Campo di Fiori districts are--like the rest of Rome--overrun with tourists, the area also has some personality, realness, and hipster amenities (think East Village lite by the Tiber). Within 5 minute’s walk of Palazzo Olivia, you'll find interesting, independent shops; a sprinkling of contemporary art galleries; trendy bars, nightclubs, and restaurants; and a real supermarket.
Some of my most enjoyable Roman meals took place in the dining area of my apartment at Palazzo Olivia. The ingredients available from the street vendors at the nearby Campo di Fiori are fantastic (especially the small, purple tomatoes!), and there's nothing like the simple, everyday act of food-shopping and cooking to make one feel like a resident rather than a tourist.
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