Appartamento via del Corso

Hotel Description

Look, I’ll be honest – when I first saw “Appartamento via del Corso,” I wasn’t expecting much from what sounded like a basic apartment rental. But this place actually surprised me in the best way possible. You’re literally on Via del Corso, which means you’re in the thick of everything without staying in some massive tourist trap hotel. I mean, you step outside and you’re already walking one of Rome’s main shopping streets, but here’s the thing most people don’t realize – early morning on del Corso is completely different from the afternoon chaos. Around 7 AM, it’s just locals grabbing coffee and the light hits those old buildings just right.

The apartment itself has this sort of lived-in elegance that you don’t get in chain hotels. It’s got that European vibe where everything feels substantial – thick walls, real wood shutters, marble that’s probably been there since before your grandparents were born. Honestly, the 4-star rating feels about right because while it’s not luxurious in a flashy way, everything works well and there’s character in the details. The kitchen is actually functional (rare for Rome apartments), and the bathroom has one of those rainfall showers that doesn’t make you feel like you’re being gently misted to death. You know what I really appreciated? The windows have proper soundproofing, because del Corso can get pretty lively, especially on weekends when the Roman teenagers descend for their evening passeggiata.

Location-wise, this is where it gets interesting. You’re maybe a 10-minute walk from the Spanish Steps – and I mean a real 10 minutes, not tourist-map time where they pretend everything’s closer than it is. The Pantheon is even closer, tucked away down those narrow streets that GPS always wants to take you the wrong way through. But here’s some local knowledge for you: there’s a tiny alimentari on Via del Leoncino (just around the corner) that sells the best porchetta sandwiches, and the owner actually remembers regular customers. The metro situation is decent too – Spagna station is right there, though honestly, you’ll probably end up walking everywhere because Rome’s center is deceptively compact once you get your bearings. Parking is… well, it’s Rome, so don’t even think about bringing a car unless you enjoy paying €30 a day to park six blocks away. The 7.6 rating makes sense to me because while the location and character are fantastic, it’s not perfect – the WiFi can be spotty during peak hours, and the air conditioning works better in some rooms than others. Still, there’s something about staying in a real Roman building on a real Roman street that beats the sterile hotel experience every time.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $315. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 large double bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Overall,really excellent apartment. – Blanca from United Kingdom – 26 June 2025 (9/10)

  Beds and the airconditioner
  
  What could be improved: 4th floor and no lift

• Very good – Lauren from Australia – 25 May 2025 (8/10)

  Location was amazing and it felt very safe and secure.

• Excellent service from Pierluigi and great location if you need a room in the centre we would highly recommend it – Mario from United Kingdom – 20 October 2024 (8/10)

  Great location
  
  What could be improved: A bit small for 4 people as only one bathroom and really nowhere to sit and relax

• Great apartment! – Milica from Serbia – 9 January 2024 (10/10)

  Location of apartment is perfect, you can reach everywhere on foot. It’s clean and quiet even though it’s on the busy street.
  
  What could be improved: Maybe floor needs some reparation, but that didn’t bother us. We will dfn come again!

• Overall, it was ok but I don’t think it was worth the price they were asking. – Anthony from United States – 20 August 2023 (6/10)

  Great location
  
  What could be improved: The unit had some nice decor by the apt could use some updating with bedding and paint. The flooring was a bit beat up. The unit is on the 3 floor so if you have a lot of baggage be prepared for some stair climbing work.

• Very good – Lukas from Switzerland – 4 June 2024 (8/10)

  Sehr gute Lage

• Superb – Barbara from Italy – 14 March 2024 (9/10)

  Arredato con gusto, pulito e centralissimo
  
  What could be improved: Non c'erano indicazioni sul wifi e uso della televisione

• Lo consiglierei ad i miei amici – Gianpietro from Italy – 3 May 2025 (8/10)

  Posizione eccellente
  
  What could be improved: Uno specchio in camera, appendini in bagno

• Bien – Eva from Spain – 18 January 2024 (7/10)

  La ubicación y las camas eran cómodas. Además el chico que nos recibió muy atento. Para los precios de los alojamientos en Roma no estaba mal
  
  What could be improved: Salía mal olor del baño y muchos enchufes del apartamento no funcionaban.

• Very good – Magda from Hungary – 2 March 2024 (8/10)

  Rendben volt.
  
  What could be improved: Rendben volt.

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