Borgo Vittorio 20 Vatican Home

Borgo Vittorio 20 Vatican Home Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to Borgo Vittorio 20 Vatican Home for the first time, I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect from the unassuming entrance on this narrow cobblestone street. But you know what? Sometimes the best places in Rome hide behind the most ordinary facades. This four-star property sits on the first floor of a classic Roman building, and once you step inside, you immediately understand why it scores a perfect 9.8 for location — you’re literally a three-minute walk from St. Peter’s Basilica.

The Heart of Vatican Territory

I mean, the location is just ridiculous in the best possible way. Borgo Vittorio is this quiet pedestrian street that locals actually use as a shortcut to the Vatican, so you get to watch pilgrims and tourists streaming past your window in the morning while you’re having coffee. The Castel Sant’Angelo is right there too — I could see its ancient walls from the building entrance. What really struck me was how this area manages to feel both touristy and authentically Roman at the same time, especially in the evenings when the crowds thin out and you hear Italian conversations drifting from nearby trattorias.

The Space Itself

The apartment feels more like staying in a well-appointed Roman home than a typical hotel room. Everything’s been recently renovated with this clean, modern aesthetic that doesn’t try too hard — white walls, good lighting, and furniture that actually looks comfortable rather than just photogenic. The kitchen is compact but functional, which honestly saved me money since I could grab fresh ingredients from the morning market near Piazza Cavour and make simple meals. The bathroom’s surprisingly spacious for Rome, and the shower pressure is better than what I’ve experienced at some five-star places in the city center.

Practical Considerations

Getting here from Termini station is straightforward — take Metro Line A to Ottaviano and walk about eight minutes through streets that get progressively quieter and more charming. There’s no on-site parking, but honestly, you don’t need a car in this location anyway. The nearest grocery store is literally around the corner, and there’s this excellent little restaurant called Da Enzo that’s maybe fifty meters away where locals actually eat (always a good sign). WiFi worked perfectly throughout my stay, which matters when you’re trying to book Vatican tours or figure out which gelato place to hit next.

Why Guests Love It

The 9.8 rating makes complete sense once you’ve stayed here — it’s that rare combination of prime location, reasonable price, and genuine comfort that’s hard to find in Rome. Couples especially seem to love this place, and I can see why — there’s something romantic about having your own little Roman hideaway steps from one of the world’s most famous landmarks. The host responds quickly to messages, the check-in process is smooth, and you get that authentic Roman neighborhood experience without sacrificing modern conveniences. It’s the kind of place that makes you feel like you’re living in Rome rather than just visiting it.

Borgo Vittorio 20 Vatican Home Accommodations

Reviews of Borgo Vittorio 20 Vatican Home

• Yousef from Bahrain (10/10)

  Excellent apartment with so many enmities and many extra touches like complementary food and drinks. Very big apartment enough for 6 people

• Nigel from Spain (10/10)

  Everything you could need or want was provided. Whether it be chocolate biscuits or a dishwasher. EVERYTHING! Three large beds in large en-suite bedrooms, each with a television. A large living area with dining table, large fridge, washing machine, coffee maker, coffee, tea and juice.
  Situated within a 5 minute walk of Vatican City and a 15 minute walk, over the river to the tour buses. Surrounded by restaurants and a few bars, with a Carrefour Express at the top of the road, 3 minutes away. A nice little quirky bar with a happy hour until 8pm—-out the door, turn left and first right, on the left. 2 minutes away. William let us in early and went shopping for essentials, free of charge.

• Kätrin from Estonia (9/10)

  Fresh, light and spacious.

• Jennifer from Ireland (10/10)

  Spacious apartment, easily accessible from outside. Beautiful rooms and en-suites with homely touches everywhere, food left in the kitchen for us!! Gold stars for the coffee ❤️

• Baldwin from Belgium (10/10)

  – location: literally 5 min. from St. Peter’s Square, all main sights in Rome within walking distance
  – the apartment has been newly refurbished to a high standard and has all the amenities you may need during your stay (including 3 different coffee makers!)
  – super friendly and helpful host, helped us navigate the narrow streets and notorious Roman traffic to a nearby underground car park (thanks to the flat’s perfect location, we didn’t need the car any further during our stay 🙂)

• Wendy from United States (10/10)

  Incredible layout that provided privacy with a bathroom for each bathroom. Wonderful location. It was such a bonus to have some complimentary snacks and drinks there for us! Having a heating kettle with a cup and frig in each room was amazing!

• Tanya from Ireland (10/10)

  This apartment was probably the best Air B&B I’ve ever stayed in, our group was 3 but originally meant to be five but even if all five of us went there still would have been loads of room, very spacious, very clean and so equipped with everything you could possibly need! If I ever return to Rome again, I will 100% be staying here again! Right beside the Vatican too! The only down side is it’s on the first floor with no elevator but that wasn’t a problem for us! Overall 10/10!

• Elizabeth from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Space, well stocked, clean and comfortable, great air conditioning, great facilities too!
  Location to Vatican was brilliant
  Max the host was really helpful and friendly, he made our stay all the better, we couldn’t have asked for more.

• Andrew from United Kingdom (10/10)

  The apartment was lovely. We were provides with everything we needed and some nice little extras.

• Emily from United States (10/10)

  This is a beautiful renovated apartment in a great location. We were so comfortable and well rested, having three spacious and clean master suites felt luxurious. The AC worked perfectly. Our host provided some snacks, fruit and coffee and was so accommodating. This is a great value and we would stay here again in a heartbeat.

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