Twister

As well as being ideally located in one of the prettiest and most central squares in Rome, this apartment is also within walking distance from pretty much every major tourist attraction. For example, you'll find yourself less than five minutes' walk from the Pantheon and Piazza Navona, nine minutes from the Trevi Fountain, and twenty-five minutes to the Colosseum. You've also got plenty of eateries nearby to refuel after a long day of exploring – favourites include seafood linguine at La Tavernetta 48 and creative bruschetta and seasonal dishes at Michelin-recommended CiPASSO – both of which are within a two-minute walk. We'd suggest you pick this home based on location alone, but luckily the classically Roman interior has its own charms. It might not be one for the cutting-edge minimalist, but with high ceilings, antique furniture and tiled floors throughout, there's plenty of character on show here. Finally, there's a lovely big kitchen for rustling up family feasts, and the light-filled bedrooms all have large windows and ornate beds in the two king rooms.

Home truths:
*There's no automatic espresso machine – you'll have to use more manual means
*There are two entrances on the first and second floors, but there's no lift
*The square outside gets noisy in the evenings, particularly in summer
*Two guests will be on a sofa bed in the living room
*There are only two bathrooms and as many as eleven guests at a time
*Child-friendly amenities such as a cot, highchair, books and games are available upon request
*Though we suspect you won't need a car, there is paid parking off premises
*A home instruction manual isn't provided for your stay