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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedroomsSleeps 572 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Rom, Lazio
  • Spanish Steps
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Piazza di Spagna
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Via del Corso
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Rome (FCO-Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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SUPERACTIC APARTMENT WITH SPLENDID TERRACE ON THE COLOSSEUM, BREATHTAKING VIEW

Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, (403)
The price is NZ$423
for 1 apartment
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
SUPERACTIC APARTMENT WITH SPLENDID TERRACE ON THE COLOSSEUM, BREATHTAKING VIEW

About the area

Rome

A stay at this apartment places you in the heart of Rome, steps from Spanish Steps and Piazza di Spagna. .This family-friendly apartment is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Trevi Fountain and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Pantheon.
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What's nearby

  • Spanish Steps - 2 min walk
  • Piazza di Spagna - 2 min walk
  • Trevi Fountain - 7 min walk
  • Pantheon - 13 min walk
  • Piazza Navona - 16 min walk

Getting around

  • Spagna Station - 3 min walk
  • Rome Piazzale Flaminio Station - 14 min walk
  • Ciampino Airport (CIA) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Antico Caffè Greco - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Babington's Tea Room - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bar Frattina - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffetteria Barcaccia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tartufi & Friends - ‬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.

Apartment Spanish Steps with panoramic roofterrace-Free Wifi /AC-Rome on foot


The charming and spacious apartment Spanish Steps of 775 sq.ft is situated in the middle of the historical center of Rome, in Piazza di Spagna, only 7.4 inches (or 65 feet) from the Spanish Steps in the pedestrian and exlusive shopping area.The apartment is situated on the sixth floor , directly under the roofterrace, of one of the most important and elegant buildings of the city with the boutiques and offices of the famous italian stylist Valentino on lower floors. There is also an elevator (lift) in another staircase of the building, , then to climb the stairs of one floor . All rooms are cosy and carefully furnished with huge windows with soundproof glass., parquet ground floor and are quiet positioned with sunshine in the morning. One bedroom is provided with a double kingsize-bed, the other one with a luxus-combination of two separate single beds with comfortable orthopedic mattresses and pull- out function. A crib is set up on request. There is also a living-area with armchair with pullout-mattress. The bathrooms are modern and exclusive, one with a whirlpool shower. The kitchen is furnished with fridge, refrigerator American and espresso coffee machine, a microwave, a new dishwasher with additional hygiene programme and a toaster. There are also a safe and some US outlets in the flat.The sunny well-kept 2000 sq.ft roofterrace has many roses, lemon and orange trees as well as a superb 360° view on the city. Satellite TV including English speaking channels, wi-fi (wlan) Washing machine. Well heated in winter, well chilled in Summer with modern tecnology (according to local guidelines from June to September).Renting is directly organised by the German flatowner who is also happy to provide you with sightseeing suggestions. Thanks to fast trains you can, if you like, also make day trips to the wider area and return to the apartment in the evening. Florence is only an hour and a half by train, Naples 65 minutes. A day trip is also possibile to Pompeii and Vesuvius.
The flat is ideal for families and/or two couples. Free of charge WLAN is also provided both in the flat. Monitored parking garages nearby, also Rentbiking nearby.

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Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. There's a private patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a microwave and a dishwasher. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a spa tub or make use of other amenities including concierge services.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property manager

Krista

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Bidet
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Lift
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking apartment

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Safe
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Winery tours nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Unit size: 775 sq ft (72 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
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
This property accepts cash
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and 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 ATR-004721-2, IT058091C2BCBL5Y8G

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

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Apartment Spanish Steps with panoramic roofterrace-Free Wifi /AC-Rome on foot Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 120 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 120 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 120 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 120 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 120 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location...amazing terrace
This property is right by the Spanish steps, and the views from the terrace were awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Italy memories
This property is any travelers dream! Wonderful location next to the Spanish Steps with historic charm! Beautiful rooftop that pans over the city. Krista was a fabulous host with great recommendations in terms of restaurants, museums and transportation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best location & great host
Perfect location in the hear of Rome, very secure and safe and the host Krista was amazing! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Patrick A.

Liked: Cleanliness
nearly flawless
Krista is a great host; met us at the door, gave us a wealth of information and was there when we needed her. but..... this apartment, with its fantastic location, has a few issues. it is a rear of building apartment facing 2 restaurants. Trash collection is every morning staring at 4am and if your windows are open, you get to hear the dumping into the trucks..if your windows are closed, it gets very hot. there is an elevator that gets you to the the correct level of your unit but not into the unit.. you have to go up a level of steps to the roof, cross the roof, descend a level of steps then enter the apartment or you can just climb 5 floors of steps to get to the rear entrance all this to enter the apartment is not for the physically challanged. otherwise, a nice apartment in a fantastic location with an equally fantastic host
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanja W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location in Rome!
Excellent location - directly by Spanish Steps with beautiful rooftop terrace. 3 min walk to grocery store, 2-4 minutes to street filled with gelato and tiramisu stores, restaurants and cafes. Take out homemade spaghetti 3 minutes walk. Metro also within 3 minutes. 24h Taxi stand directly in front of entrance - so easy $50 transport from and to airport. We walked to all major attractions except Catacombes but easy to reach by bus. Host very responsive and knowledgeable. Apartment very clean. We are hoping to return soon! Only reason I would caution is if you can not walk stairs easily as discussed in previous review. I was glad to walk off the extra gelato every night :)
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views, sunsets, central location
Hospitable host, good communication and helpful suggestions. Very Comfortable bed. Rooftop is 5 stars. Keys were not an issue. Host provides very good instructions.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

scott h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place. Beautiful view.
We very much enjoyed our stay. It's a little tight for 5 people but it works.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Charles C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique place in great location!
We enjoyed this place despite the very complicated entry requiring five keys (but the listing explains this). Not for people with mobility problems! AC was excellent, beds comfortable, two good bathrooms. But no ample 'common area,' only a tiny kitchen. Small kitchenette which we used for coffee only. Location is excellent and not too far from parking garage (Ludovico) that was surprisingly inexpensive (20 euros for 24 hours, cheap!) Roof terrace accessible and very nice. Good as a home base for touring Rome and only fifty yards from Bernini's "Sunken Boat!" Plenty of good restaurants, cafes and upscale shops very near. Laundry machine brand new and worked well. Hostess very gracious.Very quiet!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Doesn't get any better!
First, Krista's communications from the day we RSVP'd to our arrival was amazing. The location of this apartment was unbelievable- you can throw a ball and hit the Spanish Steps , turn to your left and see the sun set over St Peters, turn a little more to see Mary Maggiore Church. Close to everything you need- amazing food, shopping and sightseeing. 5 minute walk to the Trevi Ftn, about a 25 minute walk to St Peters- The apartment was wonderfully furnished- but the terrace had me up there all the time for sunrise and sunsets.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Rhonda P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, great rooftop terrace
A little small for 4 adults
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Roman Holiday: September 2022
I really can't say enough great things about this location, the apartment itself, the views from the roof and Krista the owner/manager. Krista is such an amazing host. She responds in minutes to questions. it's really quite impressive. An awesome super clean and organized apartment. And it really is about 10-20 meters from the base of the Spanish Steps. I can't wait to book again in the future!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judith P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A view of the Spanish Steps from the rooftop
From the moment we arrived, Krista was welcoming and so accommodating! She transferred our luggage up the elevator and through her apartment to avoid us having to carry them over the rooftop terrace! The entrances and exits were well explained and very helpful. Any minor issue was addressed immediately and with great care and concern for our benefit. Although the apartment is small, the bedrooms were very comfortable and the rooftop terrace is an exceptional benefit, where the view is incomparable and the location central to so much in Rome! Krista and her husband enjoyed sharing their hospitality. We will certainly stay again in the future if our travels bring us back to Rome.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shawn W., Virginia, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and value for the money, but a bit noisy.
There are so many reviews for this apartment, I’ll try not to be too repetitive. Things I liked: Good-sized bedrooms, comfy beds (but uncomfortable pillows), two bathrooms, good location, photos/description matched apartment, wonderful views from huge deck, attentive host, the washing machine was very convenient as was having a taxi stand right downstairs and metro close by. Things I didn’t like: It’s pretty noisy, since in a popular area with two restaurants just below the bedrooms. I’d be woken up multiple times each night by outside noises, but the trash pickup(?) was especially loud most mornings between 6-7am, so bring earplugs if you’re a light sleeper. Also, the room didn’t get dark enough for me, so eye shades are also helpful. The deck was huge with great views, but I think I missed that it was on a separate floor/not attached to the apartment, so you had to go out the front door, climb up a flight of stairs to get to the door to the deck. That also meant I didn’t want to leave my niece alone and w/o keys downstairs while I was on the deck. With that and the July heat, we didn’t use it very much. Other than the deck, there was minimal common area—just a small/somewhat cramped eating area vs a living room, so when my niece and I wanted to relax and cool down between outings, we were in our separate bedrooms, which wasn’t ideal. If your group wants to split up at some point, you’ll need to ask for another set of keys. To Consider: If you can’t do stairs at all, this apartment won’t work for you. It’s a straight six floors (US) walk-up from the street, or you enter from around the corner for the elevator, then through a door to a landing, then up more stairs to the main deck (just over 20 steps), then back in another door and down about 20 steps to the apartment. The owner was kind enough to take our luggage all the way up to the apartment via her unit, which is attached to this unit, so didn’t have to carry luggage up/down stairs. I originally booked a more luxurious apartment, but when we had to change dates, that was was not available. This one was significantly less expensive—half the price—so doesn’t seem fair to rate it based on what I would have expected if I paid more. I went back and forth on 4 vs 5 stars, but for the value, I went with 5. Overall, it’s a good apartment at a very good price, assuming the downsides aren’t deal breakers for you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeannette W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location!
Krista, the property manager, was very friendly and provided us with endless information regarding tours, restaurants, etc. The location of this unit was amazing. We were walking distance to Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, Pantheon, restaurants, stores, etc. Taxis were always available just outside the unit. Rooftop was gorgeous. Rooms are comfortable, and unit was very well stocked. Air conditioners worked well, and beds were comfortable! Thank You, Krista!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia W., Kings Park

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
The Terrace was amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

robert s., Park Ridge USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Host!!
Unbelievable location and host! The rooftop and location is what sold us on this rental. Great veiws from the rooftop for late night dinners, cocktails, wine and conversations. It doesn't necessarily have a large room for gatherings just a larger room/dining room. the kitchen is basically in the hallway in a large cupbord but it is functional. It has a very small fridge with a tiny freezer area that is not a very good ice maker for my fellow American ice lovers. Overall though outstanding!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Roger P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disappointed with owner - dishonest
Bottom line up front is the landlord lied and didn’t allow us to use the air conditioning the first night. Even when her advertisement stated, “well chilled” rooms and air conditioners in every bedroom. She was very dishonest and actually , I am convinced, lied when I asked her if we could use the air conditioning. She said that due to the Ukraine/Russia war, it was against the law to use air conditioning in personal residences unless the temp was above a specified level. Little did she know, my son stayed in another unit just down the street 5 days prior and was able to use air conditioning with zero issues. I did research and found she lied in order to, I believe, save on energy costs. There were rules for public buildings/etc but not residences, based on everything I read. If she would have been honest, I would have at least understood. These are not cheap units, you expect to be comfortable. Also, she makes you feel stupid when you ask for air conditioning and (she thinks) the temperatures do not warrant. And don’t let her fool you, the temp did get down to 66 F at night but, the temps got to around 90 during the day, this is a top floor unit that gets much direct sun exposure and the unit gets warm inside and doesn’t cool down, at night, to the temps outside. I asked her for fans and she provided 2. Fans were not enough and we were very uncomfortable the first night. We opened windows but the crowd and traffic noise did not allow rest very well. The location is fantastic and the accommodations are adequate to good. You get the hang of this pretty quick but be prepared for a maze to get to your room, a fair amount of effort doing so, and about 5 keys to open the multiple door of said maze. You have to unlock and enter a door to complex from street, unlock and open door to the building your room is in, get in a small elevator to your floor(or walk up 5 floors), go down a hallway and unlock door to the top terrace of building, go up some stairs and over to another door you have to unlock and open. Go down a flight of stairs to the door of your unit that, of coarse, you unlock and enter. Very confusing at first but after a few iterations, you get the hang of it. Not easily accessible to say the least. When I confronted her on day 2 of these facts, she allowed us to use the air conditioning.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louis Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location and terrace the best
Krista was very nice and made sure you had everything you wanted. Location can't be beat. Huge terrace and great view.

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional way to see Rome
We were astounded by the beauty that surrounded us as we sipped Prosecco on the roof top terrace of this lovely apartment. Krista was an amazing host who helped with everything from the multiple keys to the best places to eat. Check in and out was seamless with Krista helping all the way as our plans changed due to the new traffic rules in the old centers of Italian cities. There were several gasps as we mounted the stairs to the apartment, not from climbing but from the panorama of Rome before us. It was hard to leave behind the rose garden on the roof to visit the sights of Rome. Thank you Krista.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Charles T.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Spanish Steps!
The Apartment was perfect! We were located within walking distance to the Coliseum and Vatican City.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, location, and location! The apartment is literally a dozen steps from the Spanish Steps and a short walk to Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon, the best shopping in Rome, and so many other attractions. It you want to visit something further away, it is a 2 minute walk to the Spagna Metro Station and a quick ride to anywhere within the city. The owner is fantastic and extremely accommodating, provides great recommendations, and very proactive with communication. Our family of four was very comfortable in the apartment, which is well appointed, and absolutely loved the rooftop terrace, particularly in the evening as we watched the sunset, Cannot say enough great things about this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect, and the deck was amazing! Krista was a gracious host, and provided helpful tips for our vacation time in Rome.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maria F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
This was a great property in an excellent location. Krista was very helpful with information and suggestions. We hope to return. Grazi!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Great accommodations; even better hosts!
My family of four just completed a fabulous week's stay in Rome at Krista's apartment. The location is great -- next to the Spanish Steps and less than 10 minutes walking to Trevi Fountain -- and being 5 flights up offered wonderful seclusion from the hectic street life that is Rome. The apartment was very clean and having two bedrooms and two full bathrooms made the stay comfortable for my wife and me to share the space with our two teenage/pre-teen daughters. There is not much common space in the apartment, but the beautiful roof terrace (Krista's photos in this listing are accurate) more than make up for for the limited common space inside. We spent several sunsets enjoying dinner on the roof, watching the swallows flying and hearing the bells of Trinità dei Monti church ringing in the pleasant evening air. It was a great way to unwind after walking around the city for hours each day. Best of all, Krista as host went above and beyond to make sure we had whatever we needed, including providing insider information on some of the city's attractions and even securing tickets on our behalf to the Papal Easter mass in St. Peter's Square (Really!). Truly, Krista went out of her way to make us feel at home in this magical city. I can only hope that we'll be able to return for another visit soon. Thanks, Krista!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

p h.

Cozy and only steps from the Spanish Steps
Krista was an excellent hostess. She made sure we had all, the information we needed for a comfortable stay. We were in walking distance to all the sites we wanted to see. The apartment is small but comfortable and we didn't go to Rome to sit in doors. In the evening we sat outside on the terrace and enjoyed the beautiful view. The kitchen is serviceable, but challenging if you plan on cooking meals. Again, I didn't go to Rome to cook, but to enjoy Italian cuisine. We had a wonderful stay in Krista's rental and thoroughly enjoyed Rome.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018