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2 bedrooms, 3 beds
1 bathroom
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This retro-chic apartment of offers a slightly different experience from many of our other homes in Rome. Rather than the bustle of the tourist centre, you’ll be in the leafy, twentieth-century streets of Monteverde Vecchio where traditional pasta restaurants and pubs serving artisan beer sit alongside weekly markets and antique shops. It’s a fitting locale for this historic apartment, as the host’s family have lived here since 1927, and some of the elegant furnishings, portraits, and other artworks decking the apartment’s walls go back further still. We love the antique camera that creates a memorable welcome, as well as the blue kitchen that provides the main sociable hub here. Gather together for breakfasts of fresh coffee and locally bought pastries at the table, or better yet, step put onto the private terrace for a sunny start to the day. This is also the ideal spot to treat yourself to a glass of Italian red before sampling the local trattorias, while the bedrooms wait to drift you off into a peaceful night’s sleep after a busy day of fun and sightseeing. Speaking of exploring, head to the Porta Portese market in Trastevere on Sundays to experience Rome’s oldest flea... market (a twenty-five-minute walk) and enjoy a stroll along the Tiber River, eighteen minutes away on foot. You’re also a thirteen-minute walk from Villa Sciarra, while the famous Mouth of Truth is forty minutes on foot from your door.
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What to expect
Highlights
Explore Rome's colourful Trastevere neighbourhood, a twenty-minute walk away
Sip a glass of Italian wine on the sun-drenched balcony
Start mornings with coffee and pastries in the sunny blue kitchen before setting off for a day of fun
Wake up in the comfortable bedrooms feeling rested and ready for another day of Rome sightseeing
Catch up on work at the second bedroom's desk space
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Home truths
It's on the second floor of a building with no lift, so it may not be suitable for those with limited mobility
A cot is available on request
Well-behaved pets are welcome to stay
There's no real lounge space here
The shared washing machine is available in the laundry room on the top floor of the building
There's air conditioning in the bedrooms, but not the kitchen
The kitchenette is compact and lacks a dishwasher
The kitchen is lacking some basic crockery and cooking utensils, so it might not be the best choice if you're planning family meals in
The hosts live on-site in a separate apartment – you may see their cats roaming about in their garden
You'll receive an in-person check-in
About this stay
Amenities
Desk / workplace
Laptop friendly workspace
Wi-fi
Air conditioning
Pets allowed
Parking available
Valet parking
Washing machine
Bedrooms & bathrooms
2 bedrooms, 3 beds
1 bathroom
Extras
VIP services
Airport pick up
Arrange a chef
Baby sitting
Cab booking
Daily cleaning
Fridge fills
Laundry and dry cleaning
Luggage storage
Massage
Restaurant reservations
Tickets and experience booking
Additional fees
Your host can help arrange airport transfers for an additional fee
Your host can arrange extra cleaning services for you here – it'll cost €35 per day
Your host can provide extra bedding for an additional fee of €20
Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Monteverde Vecchio
To the southwest of bohemian Trastevere lies Monteverde Vecchio, a largely residential quarter that swaps the crowds for wide, peaceful streets and hills. Whilst it is a bit too far to walk to the city’s main attractions, there are trams that run to Piazza Venezia so it’s fairly easy to get to the centre, at least during the day. Life is definitely slower here than elsewhere in Rome, but that’s...
Explore the area
Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts
Let yourself be overwhelmed by the Pantheon
The massive concrete dome with its oculus is a breathtaking work of engineering. Dating from Augustus’s reign, it is now a site of Catholic burials.
Contemplate in peace at Giardino degli Aranci
This small garden filled with orange trees on top of the Aventino Hill offers a great view of St. Peter’s Basilica.
Explore the Colosseum
Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheatre with a guided tour option. Visit in the late evening for stunning sunset views and book tickets in advance to skip the line.
Enjoy craft beers and delicious burgers at Luppolo Station
Luppolo Station is a stone-walled pub with a stylish decor and railway motifs. Indulge in their extensive range of craft beers and savor their mouthwatering burgers. The atmosphere is awesome and the music is amazing. Highly recommended for food and bar enthusiasts.
Dine at Birrifugio Trastevere
A mellow bar and restaurant in Rome's Trastevere neighbourhood, Birrifugio offers exceptional food and drinks. From the best homemade burgers to a great beer selection, this place is a must-visit for casual dining with friendly service.
Sample the pasta at Ristorante Il Cortile dal 1929
Discover this family-owned trattoria in Rome's beautiful Monte Verde Vecchio neighbourhood. Enjoy a delicious buffet of antipasti and Roman specialities, with friendly service and a charming terrace.
Try the mix seafood grill at Ristorante Albaruja Roma
Enjoy authentic Mediterranean cuisine at this restaurant. The food is fresh, delicious, and fairly priced. The staff is friendly and accommodating too. Don't miss the mouthwatering mix seafood grill.
Enjoy coffee and vegetarian dishes at Cafe Vert
A small beautiful cafe with friendly people that serves delicious vegetarian and vegan dishes. Perfect for a quick coffee in a cosy atmosphere.
Enjoy drinks and food at Stappo
A trendy pub with a friendly staff, good selection of beer, and vegetarian-friendly options. Relax in the nice outside area, watch football games on a big screen, and unwind with great drinks and atmosphere.
Get around
Airport
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino
24 min
Train station
Roma Porta S. Paolo
10 min
Bus stop
Gianicolense/S. Camillo
11 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
7 min
Cafe
9 min
Pharmacy
9 min
Points of interest
Beach
Spiaggia Libera
47 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
Pets welcome
Events possible (with prior approval)
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 12:00
Departure before 10:00
On floor 2, steps only
Air con
Wifi speed: 35Mbps
Cancellation policy
Up until
5
days
Cancel at least 5 days before your check-in date for a full refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 5 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Cecilia
This home is managed directly by its owner who will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Cecilia and Alessandro are both Roman born and bred and are terrific hosts! Cecilia is a tour guide who specialises in archeology and Alessandro is a historian. They are extremely warm and welcoming and really enjoy sharing their home with guests and making friends along the way. You might even get to meet their cats in the garden.
Registration or licence number: 6487.
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