I rented the Vatican apartment for almost 8 months
More than an apartment it’s a real home.
A very beautiful decoration and illumination. Completely surround of big windows, allowing a nice Roma’s view from sunrise to sunset.
There is a spacious and comfort main bedroom and a second one that has an exit to the terrace.
From the apartment is possible to see Saint Peter’s Basilica Summit, Roman Observatory over the hill, besides if you have a good eye, can find the flag and angels in the Vittorio Emanuel II Monument on the distance.
I definitely had no bad experience to comment during almost 8 months in the apartment, the place is awesome, the location amazing and the service is a mix of luxury hotel and a friendly and cozy bad and breakfast.
Living room
Spacious, clean and well decorated, with two sofas, two classic armchairs, a good TV, a central fireplace and a table. During the evening it’s possible to set the illumination in a cozy and stylish way using the ground lamp.
The heating system works properly and can be set easily through Nest device.
Kitchen
The kitchen is bright due to almost 270 degrees of windows with an exit to the terrace. Fully equipped with all the tools you need, wine glasses, beer glass, set of good knifes and plates. There is an efficient cooktop and a powerful oven, everything modern. You can use even a cool Italian red toaster by Smeg. Also you can find a Nespresso compatible capsule coffee machine and good porcelain cups. Besides there is a table in the kitchen if you want to eat there. I used this table for my daily studies, meanwhile my wife was working on the living room table and I couldn’t hear her calls because the glassdoor is soundproof.
For another Rome sensation at Noon you can hear an instrumental song played by a Church nearby (this is very Roman) and often, if the window is open you can also enjoy the church’s bells.
Terrace
The terrace is large, with a table you can receive your friends in the sunny days, a balance bench, a small table for appetizer or even to put your feet up meanhwhile laid on the sunbed.
The neighborhood:
Elegant residential district of central Rome that houses St. Peter's and Vatican museum’s (15 minutes walk from the apartment). Very commercially served (I recommend visiting the Mercato Trionfale one of the best markets in Italy where you can find the best fresh Italian flavors), great restaurants within walking distance in less than 10 minutes; around there are good aperitif venues, the center of Rome (for example Piazza del Popolo) can be reached on foot or with two metro stops. The neighborhood lends itself to beautiful walks or bicycles to admire the architecture of the palaces of the early 900.
The host
More than a super host, Daniel is a great concierge that became a friend. He is born and raised in the Prati neighborhood so he can recommend interesting places around, from a trattoria to a good pastry delivery. It allows you to live a real Northern Roman life.
As his mother live downstairs, he can fix quickly any problem in case you have.
I highly recommend this place !