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The Best view over St. Peter's Dome!

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Terrace/patio
Interior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 345 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Roma, Lazio
  • Place, St. Peter's Basilica
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Vatican Museums
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Piazza Navona
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rome (FCO-Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About the area

Rome

With a stay at this apartment, you'll be centrally located in Rome, just a 3-minute walk from St. Peter's Square and 8 minutes by foot from St. Peter's Basilica. .This apartment is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Vatican Museums and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Sistine Chapel.
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What's nearby

  • St. Peter's Basilica - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sistine Chapel - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Vatican Museums - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Piazza Navona - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Pantheon - 19 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Risorgimento/S. Pietro Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Rome San Pietro Station - 15 min walk
  • Ciampino Airport (CIA) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pastasciutta - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Leonina - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Il Pozzetto - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Interno 92 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Best view over St. Peter's Dome!

Unique private terrace of 50sq.m with a splendid view over St. Peter Basilica in a historical district of Rome - Borgo Pio.
It will take your breath away as you enter and you will be facing the magnificence and majesty of St. Peter Dome!
Best for the sunsets and sunrises in Rome!

The apartment Borgo Pio is a lovely penthouse located in the historic district of Papal Rome. From village Pio is the starting point for beautiful walks through streets and alleys typical, immersed in history and culture, not to mention for anyone who needs any religious or faith, a visit to St. Peter's Basilica, that is by foot a few meters from the Our residence. The apartment consists of an entrance hall, kitchen and bathroom with a shower, a living room with a sofa bed, table and chairs, TV and air conditioning, a bedroom with air conditioning and TV. Also in the hall, there is a staircase that leads to the most beautiful and unique part of the apartment: terrace. 50m to the exclusive use only for our guests from which it seems possible to touch the famous "Dome" by Michelangelo, or the "Passetto" of Castel Sant'Angelo.
The terrace is equipped with a table and chairs for dining, and deck chairs and a small table for reading and relaxing; on the other side there are 2 sunbeds.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free apartment features ecotours nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: E'consentito fumare in tarrazza

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Unit size: 484 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number IT058091C2PU7D928B

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Reviews

The Best view over St. Peter's Dome! Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.0/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 68 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dominic B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views. The best neighborhood with tons of restaurant options steps from your door. Only 2 short blocks to the Vatican. We loved this place
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Debi R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall amazing stay!!! The only reason for not 5 Stars was the inaccuracy of the listing. My husband and I are traveling through the UK & EU for several months, moving a lot, so we have packed lightly & booked VRBO’s specifically for having a washer. The Views & Location were the reason for the 4 stars! Would definitely stay again, but would come more prepared!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julianne R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Worth every penny for the view alone!

This was a perfect location! A couple blocks away from both the Vatican and Castel Sant’Angelo and reasonable walking distance from all kinds of restaurants, mini-markets/grocery stores and shops. The apartment was perfect for a couple or small family (my young adult son stayed on the couch while I had the bedroom) and the views from the rooftop were AMAZING!!
Morning view from the rooftop terrace
St. Peter’s Basilica is so much closer than my camera makes it seem
Fountain & building on Borgo Pio (street where the apartment is located)
Doorway to the building
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Giles B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location but let down by tired rooftop area and poor communications

The apartment was in a great location and was generally very tidy but kitchen utensils and kettle where all very basic and old. For example you couldn't even open the kettle lid as it was old and broken. Wardrobes were also in poor condition. Rooftop area was also very old and untidy with pots of paint and ladders left lying around. These items may sound picky in a review but when you're spending more than 300 per night you expect quite a lot more than we found. It could be great with a lot more TLC.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerika M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location in a beautiful neighborhood

First off, I’d like to say thank you so so much. This stay was crucial in how we spent our time while we weren’t sightseeing. The place itself is located in Prati, a very cute neighborhood by Vatican City. This stay looks exactly as pictured. It’s in an old building, so it’ll come with old building quirks, but nothing so inconvenient that it’ll ruin your time!! Plus, there’s an elevator, so we didn’t have to go up the stairs too many times. I loved the terrace and spent so much time up there just soaking in the view of St. Peter’s Basilica and Castel Sant’Angelo. You can hear the bustle of the city below you as you enjoy a little light reading, a morning cappuccino, and a smoke. Plus, they provide almost everything you need there: dishes, cooking supplies, sponges, detergent for the washer, a drying rack, a blow dryer, an iron and board, a yoga mat, some books, soap, plenty of towels, extra sheets, and WiFi!! Communication with our host was great. We didn’t have any emergencies, but when we did need something, our host was able to get it done in a timely manner. Everyone I interacted with from this stay was professional and friendly. If you’re looking for a great place with a beautiful view, look no further. I’d come back here again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing View from Private Roof Terrace

This apartment had everything we needed for 2 of us. Numerous restaurants and gelato shops were just outside the door of the building. The best feature was the roof terrace, however. It was delightful to enjoy coffee or a glass of wine outside overlooking St. Peter’s Cathedral. Having a secluded place to relax in Rome made this a great choice. I contend that the apartment would benefit from some updating, a deep clean and better linens but overall, we enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Fiona

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location was great. Near the Vatican and very nice. The terrace was also lovely with great views of St Peters and surrounding area. Unfortunately the apartment itself was not great. Small and a bit grubby. Needs painted. Sofa had stain marks and apartment smelt of cat urine.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay- just what we needed

Great location, easy - no fuss. Excellent rooftop view and accommodation. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Theresa E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rome/ Vatican trip

Great location; very nice space; had problems with the door and the persons who stated would be available if we had any questions were not responsive and did not call us with simple instructions to open the door (we waited over 90 minutes in the morning). We finally got assistance from Vrbo (very helpful), but it was a rough start to our vacation. Minus those 90 minutes, it was a great 5 day stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

This place is one of a kind - it's even better than the pictures. Old properties in Italy all have their quirks, but nothing prohibitive here. It's a delightful place and very close to St. Peter's.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyria B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous terrace and cozy apartment!

This was a great place to stay for our young family of 4. The pictures do not do it justice - particularly on the roof deck. Everything was fabulous and as promised. Though snug, the apartment more than met our needs. Great neighborhood. Quiet at night. We hope we are lucky enough to return!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location, so-so accommodations

For nearby coffee, pasta, gelato, and sightseeing, you can't beat this location. It's steps away from everything. The apartment itself, however, is quite dated and a bit worn down (mold in the shower, leaky kitchen ceiling and living room puddles during a big rain, washer doesn't drain well) in addition to some oversights like too few towels in the apt (not even 1 per person), no working remotes, dishwasher full of dirty dishes when we arrived, no toilet paper, and a disgusting water kettle -- i think someone had boiled milk in it and it just hadn't been cleaned properly. There was nothing that was a complete deal breaker, but add it all up and it was an inconvenient stay, to say the least. That said, the host himself was WONDERFUL to work with and a complete gentleman.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Elsie U.

Unpleasant experience

The property was not as nice as it looked in pictures online. There was no television, no hot water and some sheets did not look cleaned. The hallway smelled and the property manager went silent on me when we checked out and asked for at least a days refund. We moved to a hotel down the street because we needed showers.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Old charm

A great locating and well suited for a holiday for those who can live with somewhat dated amenities like kitchen and bathroom. A delightful roof garden offers views of St Peter's cathetral and the rest of the neighbourhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location

Location is perfect only 2 minutes from the Vatican with great views from the large roof terrace of the basilica. The apartment was perfect for the 2 of us for our 3 day visit with the right amount of space in all rooms. Our only slight problem was no hot water on the first morning but this was sorted out quickly with a few messages to the very helpful Olivia, but it did mean no shower that morning. All correspondence was carried out very quickly including the booking of a taxi to and from the airport. The area around the apartment is very nice and quiet with a good selection of restaurants and bars at reasonable prices. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing !!!

Our unforgettable vacation started at the airport with the car service. Brought us right to the cozy neighborhood. Christoph met us at the front door, helped us with our bags and showed us the apt and our private roof top patio. The restaurants in the neighborhood where great, we liked the one right downstairs best. We set up guided tours to Street Food, Vatican, Colosseum, Pantheon through trip adviser and where not disappointed. We walked everywhere. People are just so nice. My Italian is weak. But not a problem everyone speaks English. We cant wait to go back. We used the washer, cloth line on the roof. Car service picked us up and we where sad to go. Caio, See you next year
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

steve R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay

The host was extremely friendly and helpful. They even ordered the airport shuttles for us, and advised us on the cost. The location is close to the Vatican and many shops and restaurants. From the balcony you can see the Vatican. We loved it there, and the accommodations were just as advertised. Very quiet and clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tracy K., Michigan, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and host

We were running late, and the host was very patient with us. The location was amazing, the rooftop terrace was perfect to enjoy a drink and overlook the city. The area was close to everything, but also very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rehana D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

We really enjoyed the apartment, especially the wonderful terrace. Check in was easy and the property manager was easy to get a hold of (we wanted to extend our stay, he was very responsive). We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Zachary A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful apartment

Overall, the apartment is really great! Great location, and the roof deck is awesome. Unfortunately the internet did not work at all through our stay. And it took some time to get addressed and still did not work. Also, there are 2 AC units in the apartment which were an absolute necessity for the summer months. Unfortunately one was barely working and the other one was making loud noises. It would have been super helpful to have some working fans in the property. But I spent every evening sweating on the living room floor just to try to stay cool. Unfortunate, but this place would be perfect for the cooler months.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Raymon Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great to be near Vatican

The property was great. To bad it was unseasonably hot so it was impossible to enjoy the deck during the day but we were able to have a drink up there a couple of nights and the view was terrific. Apartment has everything one needs for a great stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shawn D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Superb location great neighborhood

Loved this property, the location was great and the view from the private terrace is priceless. It was very hot while we were in Rome so the place was a bit warm, it has ac but like most of Rome it takes a little heat out of the air but no where near the ac that we are accustomed to in the US. You can walk everywhere from the place and it has restaurants right out the front door.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shan G., Dallas TX

Liked: Cleanliness

Location Location Location

The apartment is located in the heart of Rome. 5mins walk to St.Peters Basilica and 10-15 to Vatican Museum. Everything is as advertised. Claudia our host was friendly, attentive. There are many restaurants in the same street and the cafe/restaurant right across at the corner have the best baked goods and coffee not to mention the gelato shop downstairs. A few mini markets nearby for many basics. We did a lot of walking but did use taxi a few times to Villa Borghese. Do yourself a favor download “my taxi” app before you go(is like uber in the States) We didn’t use the rooftop terrace as much as we would like due to the summer heat in Jun in the afternoons. The night view was very nice and nighttime temps were so much nicer to hangout there. We are family of 3 so this small apartment worked perfect for us. We would stay there again if we return to Rome.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Victoria H.

Liked: Cleanliness

One word: a dream

We took our daughter on a one-way trip to Rome celebrating her graduation from high school. The apartment worked beautifully for us and the rooftop terrace was someplace spectacular. The location and proximity to everything was a huge bonus. Claudia, our contact person was stellar and we could not have had a more fantastic time. This apartment works beautifully for three adults and we recommend it highly to everyone !

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place to visit all of Rome

Awesome place. Centrally located; can go in all directions to visit all of Rome. Very close to the Vatican. The veranda seals the deal. Sat on top and had home cooked dinner with great wine. Coffee on the veranda every morning. Leasing company even coordinated a car to pick us up at the airport. Will stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019