Hello, welcome to Galbae Apartment, I hope you will will find everything you need, you will sleep well and you will be comfortable.
The apartment is equipped with a modern and innovative heating and cooling system, where is possible to control the desired temperature in each individual room in full autonomy.
The kitchen is fully equipped, there are all the necessary appliances such as oven, 4-zone induction hob, refrigerator, dishwasher, coffee machine, toaster, milk heater, kettle, electric juicer, hand blender.
A small safe with key and a microwave are in the closet next to the kitchen, along with everything is needed for cleaning, such as washing machine, wireless vacuum cleaner, iron, ironing board, drying rack, ladder, broom and cleaning products in general and a folding stool that will allow to comfortably reach the highest cabinets in the kitchen.
Inside the bedrooms and bathrooms there are necessary products such as: blankets, pillows, towels, personal hygiene products, hair dryers, etc.
The apartment is equipped with a fire alarm and carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit, furthermore in each room there are indications in case of fire and an evacuation plan.
You will be in a very quiet and peaceful area of Testaccio, Ideally located for visiting the city by foot, for discover the flavors of real traditional cuisine and live like a true citizen of Rome, you will find very close to home bars, restaurants, supermarkets and a fantastic local market.
Check-in
From 15:00 pm
A few days before the start of the stay, you will receive a complete procedure with detailed instructions and photographs, so that the entry into the apartment takes place without problems, in full autonomy and at the desired time.
I could arrange arrival with you in the best and most flexible way, including handling your luggage or your transfer by private car.
In some cases and when possible, on request we will do our best to allow you access to the booked accommodation even if you arrive before 15:00.
Check-out
To 10:00 am
When you leave the apartment it is very important to leave the two sets of keys provided where you found them, simply close the door behind you and send me a message if you can.
Late Check-out
Always on request, it is only possible in case there is no imminent reservation for the same day, you can stay in the house until the cleaning company arrives (usually after 10:00 or 11:00), leave the set of house keys and your luggage inside the apartment and return to collect them using the same check-in procedure and code that I will leave active for you.
Wi-Fi connection
You will find free high speed Wi-Fi, you can browse and send documents or videos all over the world up to 1 Gbps in download and 300 Mbps in upload.
At home you can use the home automation system, simply say “Hey Google” and then the command you want to be executed to play music, receive answers to your questions and control home’s devices, such as lights and heating.
Transport
The city offers a wide range of options for getting around, metro, buses, trams and regional trains, so it is possible to explore every corner without difficulty and in the preferred way.
Airport
I live very close to the apartment and usually I prefer the train to go and come to the Fiumicino International Airport, the regional train service is active from 05:57 am to 23:27 pm and costs € 8,00, leaves approximately every 30 minutes and takes 40 minutes to arrive, where you have to get off at the ROMA TRASTEVERE stop.
From Ciampino Airport, reaching the city center is a bit complicated with public transport, it takes more than an hour and a half with two or three changes.
Alternatively you can take a public taxi (30/40 minutes with a fixed rate of € 55,00 from FCO and € 40,00 from CIA) or I can organize a car with a driver who will pick you up from the airport at the arrival time.
Train
Rome Termini and Rome Tiburtina railway stations are the major rail hubs, while Porta San Paolo, Ostiense and Trastevere stations serve specific areas of the city and strategic regional connections.
The city has three main lines so it’s easy to understand, Line A (red), Line B (blue) and Line C (green) and Metro B Piramide is the closest stop to the apartment for trains to and from Termini Station.
The metro is generally active from 5:30 am until around 11:30 pm (later on weekends), the standard ticket (BIT) cost € 1,50, is worth 100 minutes and allows a journey by metro + bus, they can be purchased at tobacconists, newsstands or vending machines or directly with your smartphone’s or credit card on the bus/tram climb or at the metro turnstile.
Bus & Tram
Rome’s public transport is mainly managed by ATAC, the system allows you to get around the city by connecting most of the neighborhoods, main attractions, train stations, and exchanges with regional services, you can consult the service network on the official website.
The service is usually active from 05:30 am until 24:00 pm and tickets can be purchased at tobacconists, newsstands or vending machines or directly with your smartphone’s Tap & Go on the bus/tram ride or at the metro turnstile.
Cab
You can call the official service to order a taxi by phone or CallTaxi app – 060609, or go to the nearest stops in Piazza Albania or Piazzale Ostiense, which are about a 10-15 minute walk away.
Leaving from or arriving within the city (Aurelian Walls)
FCO – Fiumicino Airport € 55,00
CIA – Ciampino Airport € 40,00
Civitavecchia Harbour € 150,00
Lowest ride fare € 9,00
You can pay with credit cards in addition to cash.
Private car chauffeur
I rely on a very reliable company for car services with private driver, I can arrange for you any type of transfer or tour for the city at any time you want.
I advise against using UBER in Rome, because you would have the same service but at higher prices.
Different types of vehicles are offered, from van to sedans and you can pay the driver directly by credit card or cash.
Parking
Is allowed both in the blue stripes, subject to payment of an hourly or daily rate € 4,00, and in the white stripes, where the parking is free for a maximum of 3 hours.
Coin-operated parking meters or dedicated smartphone apps are available for payment.
Download MooneyGo
Download EasyPark
Electric, hybrid and car sharing vehicles, as well as all other categories provided by law, are exonerated from payment of parking fares.
Available in Via Galvani, 57 (250 meters) a covered garage, open 24 hours on 24, which also offers a rental service.
Where to buy
Supermarket
Sales organizations where you can find food and household or personal products such as soaps, detergents, toiletries and cosmetics, small kitchen items, with counters for the sale of unpackaged products such as bread, meat, cured meats, cheeses, etc.
Sales organizations where you can find food and household or personal products such as soaps, detergents, toiletries and cosmetics, small kitchen items, with counters for the sale of unpackaged products such as bread, meat, cured meats, cheeses, etc.
After a hectic day among monuments and museums, depositing within oneself the wonders just seen, or in the morning, before facing a long day, in short, at any time you can find time to devote to your external appearance, all close to home.
Open daily from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm except Sundays with the exception of special openings, it is located inside a structure with a minimal and contemporary taste, a perfect place for those looking for fresh and authentic products, for those who love street food and delicious dishes but also for shopping.
There is a way that through the smells, flavors and textures, manages to tell the story of this ancient city, leading people into its most intimate and deep folds, traditional Roman cuisine, rural and peasant derivation, is the result of a precious heritage, made up of recipes handed down from generation to generation
Restaurant
Piatto Romano
5 minutes walk
Refined and sophisticated typical cuisine, serves vegan dishes and outdoor tables.
Rome is world-famous for the quality and quantity of monuments and historical places to visit, many of which are within easy walking distance of the neighborhood.
for recycling each bucket is equipped with a special plate of different color for the various types of waste.
Organic and undifferentiated waste can be disposed in the special collectors located in the communal courtyard, while all other waste in the nearby collection points (see map).
Safe
In the kitchen closet there is a small safe that can use with both key and code, in the inner part of the door there is the opening code.
FIRST AID KIT
In the box where the keys are contained there is a small key of the first aid kit that is located in the kitchen closet, with inside essential equipment in case of emergencies.
If you need non-urgent medical care, you can contact the TOURIST MEDICAL SERVICE, a public health service intended for tourists, while for urgent cases it is advisable to contact a hospital.
In case of arrival before check-in or to make the most of the day after check-out before departure, the luggage storage service offers a convenient and safe solution to leave personal belongings without worries, where is possible to leave luggage, backpacks or bags for the desired time, feeling free from the need to carry them during the day.