Casa Dania

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Casa Dania? The building itself – it’s this gorgeous early 20th century palazzo that somehow manages to feel both elegant and completely unpretentious. I mean, you’re literally steps from the Vatican (like, three blocks), but the whole Prati neighborhood has this lived-in Roman feel that’s way more relaxed than the tourist chaos around St. Peter’s. The hotel sits right on Piazza Cola di Rienzo, which honestly is one of Rome’s best shopping streets – not the fancy designer stuff, but actual Roman shops where locals go for everything from shoes to gelato. I actually loved watching the morning routine from my window: office workers grabbing espresso, nonne doing their daily shopping, kids heading to school. It felt authentically Roman in a way that’s getting harder to find.

The rooms are what I’d call “thoughtfully updated” – they kept the original hardwood floors and high ceilings (seriously, those ceilings are like 12 feet), but everything else feels fresh and comfortable. The bathrooms are surprisingly spacious for Rome, and the beds are actually good – not just European-firm, but properly supportive. What really sold me though was the staff’s approach to service. The front desk guy, Marco, didn’t just hand me a tourist map; he marked his personal recommendations for the best supplì in the neighborhood and told me which metro entrance to use to avoid the crowds at Ottaviano. Little things like that make a difference. The breakfast situation is solid too – not a massive buffet, but quality Italian basics done right, plus they make proper cappuccinos until 11 AM, which might not sound like a big deal until you’ve been to places that serve that awful machine coffee.

Location-wise, this place is actually perfect for seeing Rome without feeling like you’re trapped in a theme park. You’re a five-minute walk to the Vatican Museums (pro tip: the side entrance on Viale Vaticano is way less crowded than the main one), but you’re also close to Castel Sant’Angelo and you can walk to the Spanish Steps in about 15 minutes if you’re feeling ambitious. The Lepanto metro stop is right around the corner, so getting to the Colosseum or Termini is straightforward. But honestly, what I appreciated most was coming back to Prati in the evenings – there’s something calming about leaving the tourist zones and settling into a neighborhood where people actually live. The street can get a bit busy during shopping hours, but by evening it quiets down nicely. Oh, and if you’re driving, forget about it – parking in this area is a nightmare, but the hotel can arrange garage parking about two blocks away for a reasonable fee. Bottom line: Casa Dania gets the balance right between comfort, location, and that elusive sense of actually being in Rome rather than just visiting it.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $327. Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 single bed and 2 × 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Superb – Simone from New Zealand – 20 June 2025 (9/10)

  lots of little extras in the apartment and they were very helpful. It had plenty of space and we'll located.
  
  What could be improved: balcony was not really usable

• Great apartment and location very close to Villa Borghese and easy walk to Trevi Fountain about 30 mins – Jayne from Australia – 3 June 2025 (9/10)

  Large apartment comfy beds great for family welcome water and snacks great addition
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Casa Dania met our every need and we all said we would definitely stay there again. – Donald from United States – 26 May 2025 (10/10)

  We arrived early and Dania was there to meet us. She allowed early check in which was much appreciated. She was very kind and helpful. The apartment had everything we needed and was very comfortable for our family. The addition of a washing machine was very helpful. We loved the neighborhood and had everything we needed on our street.
  
  What could be improved: The living room could be more comfortable in the seating. We made it work and that was our only negative.

• Great location, nice apartment, and Dania was extremely helpful. – Adriana from United States – 22 May 2025 (10/10)

  Great location, nice property, Dania was so helpful.

• Clean cozy two-bedroom apartment with a balcony in Rome – Mark from United States – 3 May 2025 (10/10)

  Excellent communication with the host prior to our arrival and during our stay. We were greeted upon arrival by the host, Pierluigi, who showed us around the apartment. Casa Dania is located on a lively street in Rome, full of cafes, restaurants, and stores. It's walking distance to a bus stop and a metro station, and not a very long walk to some major attractions.
  The apartment is in an old building; it was very clean. We found the beds very comfortable with nice and firm mattresses.
  The bathtub with jets was a nice perk after a long day of sightseeing.
  Highly recommend for your trip to Rome.

• Very good – Davelen from United States – 24 April 2025 (8/10)

  Dania was very nice and accommodating. We appreciated the yummy pastries that were provided. We had a great time and enjoyed our stay at Casa Dania.

• Great apartment with lovely balcony to watch the world go by. – Susan from United Kingdom – 21 April 2025 (10/10)

  Greeted on arrival and shown around the apartment and it's facilities. Lovely apartment great for two couples as it had two beds and two baths and nice touches like water, yogurt and jams provided
  
  What could be improved: That we only stayed one night

• I would highly recommend this apartment to anybody – Chris from Australia – 8 April 2025 (10/10)

  Host was exceptional and eager to please, apartment was spotless, close to Metro, restaurants at the door step. Supermarket two doors down, so handy.

• Rome is a beautiful city and well worth a visit. Staying at Casa Dania is a must for any visitors. – Natalie from United Kingdom – 21 March 2025 (10/10)

  The property was clean, tidy and very comfortable. The location is perfect for all the main visiting sites and close to the tour bus stops. The Hosts were wonderful, so friendly and helpful, went above and beyond for us.
  
  What could be improved: There was nothing not to like.

• Fabulous apartment in a great location – Tracey from United Kingdom – 24 January 2025 (10/10)

  Lovely large flat in a great location in Prato area of Rome. 2 large double bedrooms, 1 En-suite shower room and a separate bathroom. Kitchen has all equipment needed to prepare meals
  
  What could be improved: Nothing, everything was great but Rome is really noisy at night so bring earplugs

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