I have an address of a potential apartment we are looking to rent. Can anyone advise if this location is good?

The house is located in Via Cernaia, area Via XX Settembre to the Quirinal, where, along the entire presidential residence you arrive at the square in front of the central entrance

as a tourist or long term? it is nice enough - clean, safe, close to termini and other transport options. Depending on towards which end of it, it can be multi-cultural (a lot of Ethiopian and asian places). I lived very close for over two years and in the end moved away due to various reasons, one of them being that there are no nice cafes nor good quality eateries for the evenings, due to the area catering more for a somewhat lower standard hotels' guests.
tl; dr: as a tourist, for short term perfectly ok; for long term living there are nicer areas.

It is for short term, 4 nights on vacation. The owner said very close to Fountain of Trevi.

It's at least a mile from Trevi Fountain, and not very near the Quirinale (presidential palace) either. I've stayed in that area a few times.

if owner says it is very close to fountain of trevi, i would doubt all of his other statements as well. ask for pictures, for example.

Via Cernaia is a lengthy street, starting at Vittorio Emanuele Orlando, where the famous St. Regis hotel is located, and goes as far as Via Palestro. The Trevi Fountain is 3/4 of a mile from the St. Regis. Depending on the precise location of the apartment, the Trevi could be further than a mile. Using a popular landmark in an apartment/hotel's marketing pitch is quite common in Italy, even if the damn building is a 20-minute walk or more away. In Venice, every hotel is "near" the center or near St. Mark's.

The Quirinal Palace neighborhood is not homey. It would not be my choice unless the apartment came for free. The neighborhood feels official, with a lot of big government buildings and black cars with tinted windows driving back and forth. Lots of <i>Polizia</i> cars, too. Any neighborhood that is close to Termini train station is not all that convenient to Rome's most popular sites, although a lot of upscale tourists love the St. Regis Hotel.

Piazza Navona is considered the bulls-eye center. The further you are from there, the more "outskirt" your location. One doesn't need to live in Rome to know the city very well.

I am glad I asked. I am think I am going to look elsewhere. Thank you everyone.

You can find people who live in Rome on the Slow Travel website, and they will be happy to share with you what they know about that specific location.

It is indeed true that most tourists think Piazza Navona is the "bulls-eye center" of Rome around which all touristy experiences revolve. It really does help to listen to people who live in the city to avoid such ideas.

Just to be clear: I wasn't disputing vinoroma's advice. She does indeed live in Rome and has no axes to grind. Very helpful to visitors. Only pointing out you can get other viewpoints of Rome residents on Slow Travel as well.

Hi, I also live in Rome but would not reccommend staying in Via Cernaia. If you want to be closer to the station (rather than the Centro Storico - Piazza Navona etc) try for something in Rione Monti. Best of both worlds!

<i><font color=#555555>" It really does help to listen to people who live in the city to avoid such ideas."</font></i>

LOL. Speaking of someone with a constant AXE TO GRIND.

I suppose placing a dot on the top 10 most visited sites and drawing a circle was someone's "idea." Since almost every hotel site utilizes the "idea" in their algorithm, I suppose it must frustrate those with simple minds who find it difficult to wrap their brains around basic geometry.

Sandra D-list, your posts are so childish and inane.

With a short trip, I would stay somewhere more central especially since you are traveling over Easter holidays.

If you state what you need/want and your budget, we can suggest places.

We would like to be in a good neighborhood with cafes/places to eat. We are two adults and my son is 13.

We were originally looking at hotels a co-worker suggested an apartment so we can spread out a bit and not be in one room. One bedroom and a pull out couch is fine. Doesn't have to be fancy, just clean and comfortable. Free Wi-Fi is a must. From looking at a few, it appears as though 500-570 euors for 4 nights was the going rate.

<i><font color=#555555>We would like to be in a good neighborhood with cafes/places to eat."</font></i>

Rome has many of these, and they're scattered all over. You need to do more homework and try to narrow your reasoning.

I've stayed in many neighborhoods in the last 30+ years, and I've enjoyed them all. I've tried too many hotels and apartments to name, but never near Termini or the Quirinale. My favorite apartment has always been on Piazza Farnese, but it's a private home exchange not open to the public.

My favorite areas to be near are Piazza Navona and Campo de' Fiori. I like to walk everywhere, and I always spend time at the Vatican. I find these two areas to be the most convenient for my needs and the most charming for city-center residential life. I also like a neighborhood with young, hip energy and good food and drink. Governo Vecchio is all the rage these days. I like other areas of Rome, too. For instance, if I want to do a lot of shopping, I'll stay near Piazza di Spagna for a few nights, specifically on Via Margutta. I also enjoy staying in Parioli, but rely on taxis. In the summer, the Cavalieri‎ is my favorite hotel. I love their pool, and I love dinner at La Pergola.

Rome is very much like NYC: location, location, location. Read more and think about where you might want to be for four nights. And then try to find something available. Four nights goes by so fast. If your budget is limited, I wouldn't spend too much time on this. You'll drive yourself crazy. If this is your first visit, I usually recommend hotels over apartments. You simply can't imagine how valuable a good concierge can be until there's no one around to answer your questions. And, trust me, there will always be questions.

Good luck.

As I've said in other recent postings, just came back from Rome and always stay in Bollo Apts, near Campo di Fiori, 8-9 buses, and we have walked from Coleseum but that is strolling to wander. 2 grocery stores close by, very secure and great staff.

You would probably have a little more room in an apartment, but you have to do a lot more research, because reliable reviews are scarse. You also are usually entirely on your own, with no helpful front desk, and you have to be prepared to call the agent on arrival to confirm the appointment to take possession. Usually you also have to carry a lot of cash to pay on arrival. You might want to consider hotels that manage their own apartments, to avoid these inconveniences. There are several such hotels, for example the Hotel Mozart, hoetel Campo dei Fiori, and the Beehive.