Location: Navona, Rome, Latium (Lazio), Italy, Europe View Map
Accommodations: Apartment, 2 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 5)
Keywords: central, clean, quite, apartment, cozy,
The apartment is located near Campo de' Fiori and Piazza Navona, two of Rome's most famous squares as well as the elegant Via Giulia, the Pantheon and Campo Marzio. You will find a myriad of small restaurants, and shops as well as artisans, craftsmen, antiquarians in the area.To know what our previous guests say about us please read reviews concerning our other apartments listed in VRBO:140826,194822,292195,280259. More information about the apartment:
the apartment itself is in a historical building, with an interesting history as illustrated by the plaque on the facade placed there by King Charles IV of Bohemia in 1357: from "Le strade di Roma" - Newton Compton Editors: "House of Charles IV OF Bohemia."
As the legend goes, Charles IV had promised Pope Urbano V - in occasion of his coming to Rome in order to be crowned king in 1355 - to not enter the city before the date set for the ceremony. However, unable to resist his desire to visit the Holy city (he was staying with his entourage at Prati di Nerone), he disguised himself as a pilgrim and was able wander about Rome for several days. He stayed in this modest building that he later acquired, designating it as a hostel for the pilgrims of his nation.
The plaque that you can see on the facade's building is dated 1357 refers to the second visit of the King when he acquired the building and the hospital founded. Located near Campo de' Fiori and Piazza Navona, within walking distance to some of Rome's most important sites including the Pantheon, St Peter's and the Vatican, Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps.
This vacation rental is 90 sqm and has been completely remodeled, elegantly furnished, decorated with tromp l'oeil by the owner. Includes air conditioning, hot water 24 h a day, heating at your desire, free wireless Internet service, cellular phone, TV, iron, transportation from/to airport. 2 Bedrooms, folding chair that can be converted in a comfortable single bed, one of the 2 queen beds can be divided in 2 single beds.
Double windows in both rooms, no noise at all. Bathroom 1 and 2 with shower, sink, wc. (that can be used also like a bidet) travertine teils. A real kitchen, not a kitchen corner, completely organized if you would like to prepare your meal at home, 4 fires, electric oven, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, a big table. Living area with 2 very elegant black sofa, painting on the walls, mirrors, an antique chandelier, a fireplace (this is an illusion: is tromp l'oeil peinted by the owner) and other details give at the room an elegant and chic atmosphere. TV and DVD.
A small, but characteristic balcony looks out on an internal courtyard as well as other balconies and terraces full of color and the "spirit" of Rome. Transportation from/to airport provided. No stairs inside the apartment making this suitable for children. Air-conditioning, a cellular phone, wireless Internet access, comfortable bed, linen and plenty bath towels included in the rental price as well as the costs of utilities, final cleaning. Crossing air. The owner, fluent English Spanish Italian, is personally welcoming guests at check in and provide maps and tourist information.
Transportation from and to the airport can be organized.From Fiumicino Airport: up to 3 people € 50, 4/5 people €60 with mini van, 6/7 people € 70 with mini van, extra charge of € 5 from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. Driver will be out side the custom with the sign with your name and will take you directly to the apartment.
For small group walking tours, we recommend "Context Travel", which is one of the best in Rome. Special discount of 5% for all "Dolce Roma" clients. To obtain the discount please write Dolce Roma as your referral when booking on Context website.
We also organize transportation:
- to Tivoli € 225, 4/5 people, maximum 5 hours. Driver will take you first to Villa D'este and after to Villa Adriana (entrance fee are not included)
- to Ostia Antica € 180, 4/5 people, maximum 4 hours (entrance fee is not included)
- to and from Civitavecchia's port € 160 3/5 people
Clients are not allowed to exeed the number of guets specified in the resevation form, unless an agreement has been reached prior the guest's arrival.
Check in time at 12'(unless there has been a mutual agreement, not later than 9.00 p.m.
Check out on the day of departue at 10 a.m. (unless there has been a mutual agreement).
25% is request upon booking (bank transfer, Pay Pal) balance in cash in Euro at check in. Cancelletion Policy: up to 90 days prior to the arrival date, the entire deposit will be refunded, less Euro 15 for bank and postal fees
less than 90 days prior to the arrival date, there will be no refund.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Monument View
- Communications
- Cell Phone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- don't need to curry with you in your luggage heavy guide books regarding Rome since in the apartment you will find a big selection of guide books , brochures, maps, anything you may need to organize your vacation and also at check in we will illustrate the most important sites to visit as well as directions
- Suitability
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Shopping
- Restaurants
- Museums
Rate Details (In Euros)
Up to 4 people starting from € 198/nt low season, € 220/nt high season
5 people starting from € 225/nt low season, € 250/nt high season
Christmas and Easter additional 10% minimum 5 nights
Minimum 5/nt in high season, 3/nt in low season
Low season: Jan7 -Feb 29/ Nov 16- Dec22
August minimum 7 nights
visit our other listing: 140826,194822,292195,280259
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Jan/Feb Best Rates Central Apt Campo Di Fiori/Navona Free Wifi
Year Purchased: 2002
Why the Owner Chose Navona
I decide to buy this property because I was fascinated by the entire story of the building and also for the great location, very close to Campo dei fiori, Piazza Navona, Vatican and San Peter
Saint Peter's Basilica, is a Late Renaissance church located within the Vatican City. Saint Peter's Basilica has the largest interior of any Christian church in the world.
Built on the site of the Stadium of Domitian, built in 1st century AD, and follows the form of the open space of the stadium
since 1869 there has been a vegetable market there every morning. At night, Campo de' Fiori is a meeting place for young people, both Italian and foreign.
Palazzo Farnese is a High Renaissance palace in Rome, which currently houses the French embassy and the Ecole Fran�aise de Rome (the French Historical Roman Institute).
The Mausoleum of Hadrian, usually known as the Castel Sant'Angelo, is a towering cylindrical building in Parco Adriano, Rome, Italy. It was initially commissioned by the Roman Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself and his family. The building was later used by the popes as a fortress and castle, and is now a museum.
Borromini created the masterpiece of forced perspective optical illusion in the arcaded courtyard, in which diminishing rows of columns and a rising floor create the visual illusion of a gallery 37 meters long (it is 8 meters) with a lifesize sculpture at the end of the vista, in daylight beyond: the sculpture is 60 cm high. Borromini was aided in his perspective trick by a mathematician.
Commissioned by Marcus Agrippa as a temple to all the gods of Ancient Rome, and rebuilt by Emperor Hadrian in about 126 AD.
Church dedicated to Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuit order Andrea Pozzo, a Jesuit brother, painted the grandiose fresco that stretches across the nave ceiling The cupola one expects to see here was never built and in its place,in 1685, Andrea Pozzo supplied a painting on canvas with a perspectival projection of a cupola.
Largo di Torre Argentina is a square in Rome, that hosts four Republican Roman temples, and the remains of Pompey's Theatre.
It is the principal church of the Oratorians, a religious congregation of secular priests, founded by St Philip Neri It is renowned for its altarpieces by Barocci, Pietro da Cortona's ceilings, and the Rubens slate and copper altarpiece
The church's most famous item is the cycle of paintings in the Contarelli Chapel, painted by the Baroque master Caravaggio in 1599-1600 about the life of St. Matthew. This include the three world-renowned canvases of The Calling of St Matthew, The Inspiration of Saint Matthew, The Martyrdom of Saint Matthew
It is the largest Baroque fountain in the city and one of the most famous fountains in the world.
It is an altar to Peace, envisioned as a Roman goddess. The altar was meant to be a vision of the Roman civil religion
The layout of the piazza today was designed in neoclassical style between 1811 and 1822 by the architect Giuseppe Valadier,
The monumental stairway of 138 steps was built in 1723–1725, linking the Bourbon Spanish Embassy, and the Trinit� dei Monti church that was under the patronage of the Bourbon kings of France, both located above — to the Holy See in Palazzo Monaldeschi located below. The stairway was designed by architects Francesco de Sanctis
The villa was built for Agostino Chigi, a rich Sienese banker and the treasurer of Pope Julius II. Between 1506–1510 Best known are Raphael's frescoes on the ground floor; in the loggia depicting the classical and secular myths of Cupid and Psyche,
one of the oldest churches in Rome, and perhaps the first in which mass was openly celebrated. The basic floor plan and wall structure of the church date back to the 340s AD.
It is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, the largest ever built in the Roman Empire. It is considered one of the greatest works of Roman architecture and Roman engineering.
The teeming heart of ancient Rome, it has been called the most celebrated meeting place in the world, and in all history. Located in the small valley between the Palatine and Capitoline.
Owner's Map of Navona
Natalia worked as a flight attendant (cabin crew) for Alitalia Airlines from 1970 to 1995. Prior to her work at Alitalia, she lived for more than a year in London, studying and working in a tourist agency. She speaks excellent English, understands and speaks Spanish and can "get by" in French. The twenty-five years she spent traveling from one country to another gave her an opportunity to learn about the ways and customs of many countries and enhanced her natural predisposition for interpersonal relationships; she always succeeds in establishing an immediate, friendly relationship with her guests. Since 1995, she has attended the "Academy of Decorative Arts", discovering a hidden talent for painting and decorating that she never imagined before. She now puts this talent to use personally decorating her apartments as tromp l'oeil paintings, which gives to her apartments a unique touch. In the last 6 years she has attended courses of the History of Roman Art, which allowed her to get to know the city on a new level. She provides her guests with useful information on Rome and its monuments and archaeological sites. Walter worked as flight engineer for Alitalia Airlines from 1965 to 1997 and is now giving great support to Natalia. He also loves art and history and he continues to attend courses on the History of Roman Art.
Property Photos
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- - Rome Vacation Apartment with Wi-Fi; Located near Campo de' Fiori, Restaurants & Shops
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- - Rome Vacation Apartment with Wi-Fi; Located near Campo de' Fiori, Restaurants & Shops
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- Natalia and Walter your hosts
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- the small balcony facing the courtyard
Traveler Reviews (43)
Best part of our two week Europe trip
Guest: Martin11
(Virginia)
Date of Stay: 06/19/11
Review Submitted: 11/25/11
We (My wife and I and our two teenage kids) stayed here for the first 5 nights of our two week trip. It was the best part of our trip. I had several email communications with Walter before we arrived. He answered all my questions. We used the driver he recommended to pick us up at the airport. Walter met us at the apartment and showed us around. Then we sat down for a long time while he showed us all the main attractions on the map. The apartment was clean and comfortable. It had everything we needed. It was very nice to come "home" after long days of touring. The location was very good. We walked to almost all the sights. There is a great little wine bar and a church right outside the front door. I cant wait to come back to Rome. We will definitely stay with Walter again. Thank you !!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
A Roman Delight
Guest: Ron
(Wethersfield, CT)
Date of Stay: 05/31/11
Review Submitted: 07/25/11
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Rome, due in large part to your accommodations and hospitality. Your apartment was as described and suited us perfectly. It is clean, quiet, a perfect size and extremely well located with Piazza Navona and the Vatican, short walks away. We enjoyed the easy access to all that Rome has to offer. Thank you for your enthusiastic interest in our stay and comfort. Should we return to Rome for any reason, we would definitely want to stay on via dei Banchi Vecchi. We will also be recommending it to friends and relatives contemplating a visit to Rome.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with teenagers.
A great time at Apartment Campo Dei Fiori
Guest: David
(Australia)
Date of Stay: 05/25/11
Review Submitted: 06/14/11
We recently visited the above apartment and had a great experience. Walter and Natalie were perfect hosts and the apartment lived up to our expectations. It was well located in the historic heart of Rome and was a perfect base for us on our visit. The only issue some may have would be that the size of the showers was small. This did not detract from our stay but others may find it an issue. We would definitely stay there again on any return visit to Rome.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Perfect Location
Guest: bonniemurf
(Santa Cruz, California, USA)
Date of Stay: 06/04/11
Review Submitted: 06/14/11
Of all the nice things I could say about this apartment, the most significant one is that the location is absolutely perfect! We walked everywhere and quite easily. We were two couples so the 2 bed/2bath worked perfectly. One of the best features of this apartment is the sound proof windows in the bedrooms, you can have them open to enjoy the energy of the city and the fresh air, but when you close them it is completely quiet which makes for a good night's sleep after a long day of walking all over Rome! Walter and Natalia went out of their way to assist us with our needs, explaining everything about the apartment, sharing maps and restaurant information with us and even arranged our car transportation back to the airport at the end of our week there. A wonderful week in Rome!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+.
Excellent location , great apartment
Guest: Debbie
(Austin , TX)
Date of Stay: 06/19/10
Review Submitted: 04/17/11
Sorry it took me a while to write the review . We stayed there during the summer of 2010 . The apartment is exactly as in the pictures, nice and clean with all the amenities . The location is super , 15 minutes walking to the Colosseum , 10 minutes to Vatican city , Campo de Fiori in the neighborhood , bus stop , taxi stand right at the corner . Natalie and Walter are very helpful , always available to help and answer our questions . I would recommend this property to friends and relatives and would love to come back very soon , my kids have been asking to go back to the home in Rome
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Walter and Natalia are the best
Guest: Happy travellers
(Colorado)
Date of Stay: 10/21/10
Review Submitted: 01/09/11
The aprtment is in a great location, if you like to walk you can walk everywhere. If you want access to publc transportaion it is a very short walk. There are goood restaurants and a grocery store nearby. It is close to Campo Di Fiori, but not so close as to be noisy.It is across the street from a wine store/bar, but with the windows closed it is very quiet.It is nicely furnished.There is 1 large bedroom and one small bedroom.Yes, it has 2 bathrooms, but they are tiny (closet size) even by European standards and they are located off the kitchen. There is not much space to put your toiletries. Natalia went above and beyond for us. Late Friday night, it became apparent that we needed to separate from our travelling companions.We called Natalia and she sent a cab to take us to a small, quiet hotel, in a residential area. It gave us a chance to see another part of Rome and it was very close to public transportation.We were quickly removed from a very unpleasant situation. Without her help, we would have had a difficult time finding other lodging. We really appreciated her help. Yes, 2 couples can share this apartment, but remember the small second bedroom and the tiny bathrooms.Although this was not the cause of our problems, it would be something to consider betweeen travelling companions.This apt. would be great for a family or a party of 3. Anyway you look at it, you still can't go wrong with Walter and Natalia. They really care about their guests and deliver service above and beyond what is expected. Thanks so much.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
Guest: Alice
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Date of Stay: 10/01/10
Review Submitted: 01/09/11
My husband and I can't thank you enough for our wonderful stay. This was my first stay in Rome, so it was not until we get here that I realized how great a location this is. We walked all over the city and at the end of the day it was just such a treat to return to your comfortable and beautiful home. It served our needs perfectly. You have furnished it without missing a detail......
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Guest: Sue and Bret
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Date of Stay: 09/14/10
Review Submitted: 01/09/11
Great apartment and great service. The location is simply brilliant, most of what we wont to see is either in walking distance or only a short ride away. We really appreciate your introduction to Rome, an excellent start to finding the right places to visit/eat/shop and thank for arranging our taxi, coffes and goodies..
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Guest: Ken
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Date of Stay: 09/10/10
Review Submitted: 01/09/11
To Natalia and Walter, thank you for a lovely visit in your city. Your welcome and orientation of Rome was greatly appreciated, especially when you haven't been to trome before. Your apartment was very welcomeing place to come home to after a day of sightseeng and walking...Thank you once again and wish you all the best
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