Rome Apartment #301
Colosseo / HIDDEN GEM

August 2012

When we first walked into this apartment we were amazed by how cute the room was as well as the amenities such as a tv, kitchenette, and air conditioning. The bed was comfortable, the location is good. I think if we would have used this room in any other season, it would have been fine, but this week was 100 degree weather and was excrutiating. European air conditioning does not work, this room was not an exception. We ended up opening the windows instead. It is a basement apartment and has 3 windows that look into an outdoor patio behind the apartment complex. This ended up being awful because not only were the people loud on the patio in the morning, but the office of the company that owns this apartment, eats and sheets, was next to our room as was very loud as early as 630am. Also there was construction upstairs every morning. Basically we never slept and had to take 5 cold showers a day. We had a bad stay, but I don't think this is a bad place. Just don't go to Rome during July or August.

October 2010

Couldn't ask for a better location! The perfect little apartment, we had the best time. Will definitely be in touch again the next time we are in Rome. Thanks for everything! Note to anyone who stays here, there are numerous cafes and restaurants in the immediate area (really good food), but take a little extra walk up S. Giovani to a cafe called Caffe l'800 for the BEST cappuccino in the area.

August 2010

L'appartement est situé dans une cave, il est fonctionnel et bien équipé. Nous avons apprécié la terrasse ombragée accessible au rez de chaussée. Il y a un lit confortable et tous les équipements étaient en état de fonctionnement (TV, clim, four, etc)

July 2010

this apartment was extremely comfortable and the owner and his attitude towards us really nice, also the housekeeper who is really intense and kind Mrs. Rada is a great person.

June 2010

nette, saubere Wohnung, ruhig und doch zentrale Lage, immer freundliche Ansprechpartner

May 2010

as it was our first time in Rome it couldn't be any better.the location of the studio is a few strides from Colosseo and you can easily get to most of the sights.the room has everything you'd need.Federico is the kindest house keeper he will take care of anything you need!!me and my friend enjoyed our stay there and i wish we come back the next year!well done guys!greetings to roman reference and Frederico from Dimitar and Vladimir from Bulgaria

April 2010

Fantastic place, fabulous location. I read some reviews complaining about the sofa bed but when we went they had an actual bed. They have everything you need, even the small things that are very nice to have, for example, oil, salt, etc. We would definitely stay there again. Federico is very nice and friendly as well as Gloria.

January 2010

charming apartment, nice neighborhood.

January 2010

charming apartment

October 2009

Super emplacement à 3 min du colisée et mont palatin.Propriétaire très agréable
à conseiller.Nous avos passer un super sejour
Ideal pour deux personnes

September 2009

El apartamento es pequeño pero muy confortable y càlido. Está en una calle muy tranquila a unas cuadras del Coliseo, muy bien ubicado. Cerca del apartamento hay un local de internet con cabinas telefónicas, restaurantes, supermercados. A dos cuadras, la calle San Giovani in Laterano con restaurantes para comer pizza y pasta, buenísimo. Muy recomendable.

September 2009

El apartamento es pequeño pero muy confortable y lindo. Muy buena atención del propietario. Está ubicado en una calle muy tranquila a un par de cuadras del Coliseo. Hay un local de internet y cabinas telefónicas, supermercados, restaurantes muy cerca. Muy recomendable.

September 2009

Tres propre, tres tres bien situé pour se lancer a l'attque des visites de Rome...
Bon par contre le canapé lit aurait besoin d'etre rafraichi...
Federico est tres sympa :-))

August 2009

We had a very nice time in the apartment, there were everything we needed. It was a very good starting point when we were going to see the tourist attractions in Rome, the colosseo where just at the end of the road, And the supermarket was only a few minute work away. We only had to things we weren’t satisfied whit it was first of all the dehumidifier there were placed in the apartment, it was very noisy And the bed wasn’t that comfortable. But overall a very nice apartment.

Greeting from Maria & Lars

July 2009

Had a great time. Apartment was clean and well equipped. Good location as near sights and underground. Paula was there to meet me along with her son and spent a long time helping and guiding me as to how to get around Rome. Thanks! Rome is amazing.

July 2009

The location, just 2 minutes from the Colluseum, cant be beat. The pull out couch as bed though is not as comfortable as one would hope for on vacation.

June 2009

Location is GREAT for touring ancient Rome on foot. Plus the Metro (subway) is only an 5-10 minute walk from the basement apartment so you can easily get anywhere you want. It is a small place with a small bathroom, but definitely a value pick for the price. The pull out sofa bed comfortably fit my husband and I with no complaints (and we are light sleepers). The small kitchen was excellent. Use of the washer was convenient. The de-humidifier was a life saver. The air conditioner was excellent for the middle of summer, although it did make a ticking noise which hopefully will be fixed before the next visitor arrives. The hot water is VERY hot but limited in volume, so plan showers accordingly. A neighborhood map is given to you upon arrival which is great. One of the two close grocery stores is significantly less expensive than the other, so go to the store located at about 22 Via Annia. The neighborhood food recommendations are okay, but for a FANTASTIC place to eat dinner that is less touristy, walk 15 minutes to Vecchia Roma at Via Ferruccio, 12. It's full of locals once it gets later in the evening. In summary, we enjoyed our stay immensely (6 nights) and recommend this place to any budget traveling pair who would prefer a non-hotel environment.

June 2009

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this small, but beautiful studio. It was very well stocked with kitchen supplies. You only had to supply the food. The bathroom was tiny, but did the job. Just about everything we wanted to see was located close enough to walk to. Yes, even Vatican City. It was a long walk, but doable. The bus stop to get to Termini Station was only about a 10 min walk away. If you want internet access, you need to set it up with the owner beforehand. Otherwise, there's a small internet place within about 5 minutes just down towards the Colosseum and over one street. On the other hand, our daughters were concerned that they hadn't heard from us so one of them emailed the Roman Reference people and they got a message to the owner and he came out and left a note on our door. That was excellent service and we appreciated it. Thank you. We've already recommended you to another couple who will be visiting in September. Oh, the best little bar/coffee place is down one block and then turn left. It's on the non-Colosseum side of the street. Very nice people. Excellent coffee and warm pastries when you get there early.

May 2009

The apartment was cozy, great location. Renovated bathroom. I would definitely recommended.

July 2008

L'appartament est magnifique! il est petit mais il n'est pas loigne du colosseo et du metro. Il a tout ce qui il peux servir. Il y a aussi beaucoup de bar et local tipique italien a moin de 5 minut e pour finir la madam qui m'a monstré la maison à ete trés gentile.
Aurevoir a la prochen foi!

June 2008

Extremely nice and friendly owners...his mother baked us a very delicious italian pastry, perfect location, clean and presentable, has everything you would need to stay here, a lot of character. We can't say enough about this apartment. The pull out bed is even comfy!!! We will recommend this apartment to anyone planning to come; it won't dissapoint you.