CASA BABUINO

LOCATION:

This is one of the beautiful apartments located in Via del Babuino, connecting Spanish steps with Piazza del Popolo: the most famous area of the historical centre of Rome,rich in every kind of stores (high fashion, art galleries, restaurants, jewelleries). A strategic location to have all the most beatiful areas of Rome at your fingertips, including the prestigious music institute, the Academy of St. Cecilia. Located just between the metro stations of Piazza di Spagna and Flaminio, taxi ranks and bus stops, it is the ideal place to start your walks around Rome.

DESCRIPTION:

The apartment is located on 4th floor without elevator and can comfortably sleep up to 4 people. It comprises: an entrance/lounge with a beautiful table furnishing it; an adjacent living room with Tv, comfortable sofa turning into two single beds; a bedroom with a double bed which gives access to the bathroom with shower. The kitchen is fully equipped with fridge, owen, dishwasher, microwave oven. A beautiful balcony with a view on Via del Babuino, the obelisk of Piazza del Popolo and the breathtaking spire of the Anglican church. Independent heating.

HOW TO REACH ROME:

ACCESS BY AIR

"Leonardo da Vinci" is an intercontinental airport located in Fiumicino, the 4th in Europe for number of passengers handled. It provides the traveler with modern services and facilities. It is 26 km away from the centre of Rome, in the southeast area and can be easily reached from the airport by public transportation and/or by taxi. At the International Arrival a Welcome Desk will be available.

Roma Ciampino airport is located on the Via Appia Nuova, 15 km from the centre of Rome. Airport available only for low cost flights

Leonardo da Vinci - Rome Termini Railway Station
Time: 40 minutes (no intermediate stops).
Trains heading for Rome half-hourly each day, the train makes no mid-journey stops. Ticket from Fiumicino to Central Termini railroad station (one-way): fare EURO 8.80

Leonardo da Vinci - Rome Tiburtina:
Stops in different areas of the city among which Trastevere.Trains heading for Rome leave every 20 minutes during the working days, Sunday and holidays every 60 minutes

Time: 30-40 minutes
Taxis are available at the international arrivals. Average fare to central Rome: Euro 46.50 Use only yellow or white cabs, with taxi sign on car roof (beware of unauthorized soliciting).

Rome is the focus of the Italian railway network. Excellent Intercity service links Rome to every major town in Europe. Termini Station, the main railway station, located right in the centre of the city, provides swift service to and from all points of the Country.

Italy has 6,400 km of motorways developing a technologically updated network, which reaches all regions of the Country. Rome can be easily reached by road from the motorway network "Autostrada del Sole - A1", which is the longest Italian motorway going from the north to the south of the Country.

Several bus lines connect all areas of the city. The underground (Metro) has two lines, Linea A and Linea B. The two lines intersect at Termini railway station. Tickets, valid for 75 minutes traveling on the whole urban system (underground and buses), can be purchased at tobacconists and newsstands.