10/10 Excellent
Sarah C.
14 Jul 2019
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Quiet sanctuary by the sea with easy access to Rome
We had a great stay here in Ostia. Thanks so much to Hartine for being so accommodating, and letting us stay later since our flight back was very late. We really appreciated it. The apartment is gorgeous, with lovely tiling and original features. There's even a lift for luggage which I didn't expect! The balcony overlooks the sea, and is shady in the morning which was great for a peaceful breakfast.
The apartment is really well located - very close to Stella Polare station (5-10 mins walk) which is just 30 minutes on the train into central Rome. We liked this part of Ostia better than around Lido Centro, as it was more peaceful. Trains run regularly until 23.30, and there's even a night bus after that which stops across the street (we didn't try it though). It's also easy to get to Fiumicino airport - the Cotral bus runs once or twice an hour from Lido Centro station and costs just 1 Euro 30 (if you buy your ticket in advance from the Tabbachi in the station). It takes about half an hour.
The area is very chilled out, with easy access to ATMs, supermarket and a great ice cream place a short walk along the sea front (Le Chat Il Gelato Giusto) which had four different flavours of vegan gelato! There's a free beach, Hakuna Matata, just around the corner from the apartment - you can rent an umbrella or sun lounger for 5 Euros. In short, everything you could want to combine a relaxed holiday with busy sightseeing in Rome!