

Dimora Degli Dei Overview
Look, I’ve stayed in my fair share of Roman hotels, and honestly, Dimora Degli Dei surprised me in the best way possible. You know that feeling when you walk into a place and immediately think “okay, this is actually nice”? That’s exactly what happened here. The name means “dwelling of the gods,” which sounds a bit dramatic until you realize you’re literally a two-minute walk from the Pantheon – I mean, you can practically hear the tourists gasping at Hadrian’s dome from your window.
The location is what really gets me about this place. Via del Seminario is this narrow street that feels completely Roman – none of that touristy fakeness you get closer to the Colosseum. There’s a little coffee bar right around the corner where the barista actually remembered my order after two days (cappuccino, no sugar, if you’re wondering). The hotel itself sits in what feels like a residential pocket, so you’re not dealing with those massive tour groups thundering past at 7 AM. Well, except when you walk thirty seconds to the Pantheon, but that’s kind of the point, right?
What I really appreciated was how they’ve done the rooms – there’s this sort of elegant simplicity that doesn’t try too hard. The beds are actually comfortable (not always a given in Rome, trust me), and the bathrooms have proper water pressure, which… look, if you’ve traveled in Italy, you know this matters. The air conditioning works well too, which is crucial if you’re visiting between June and September when Rome turns into a beautiful, ancient oven. I stayed during late spring and could open the windows at night – you’d hear the occasional Vespa puttering by, but it’s that good kind of Roman white noise that makes you feel like you’re in a movie.
The staff genuinely knows the neighborhood, which is rarer than you’d think. When I asked about dinner recommendations, they didn’t just hand me some generic list – they actually asked what I felt like eating and suggested this incredible little place on Via dei Pastini where I ended up having the best cacio e pepe of my trip. They also warned me about the crowds at the Pantheon (go early morning or late afternoon, seriously) and mentioned that the Palazzo Altemps is a five-minute walk if you want to see incredible Roman sculptures without the chaos.
Here’s the thing – Rome can be overwhelming, especially around the major sites. But staying at Dimora Degli Dei gives you this perfect balance where you can walk to the Pantheon, Piazza Navona, and the Trevi Fountain without breaking a sweat, then retreat to somewhere that feels calm and grown-up. It’s not the cheapest option in the city, but considering the location and the fact that you’re not sacrificing quality for proximity, it’s honestly worth it. Plus, that 9.1 rating isn’t just marketing fluff – I can see why people keep coming back here.
Dimora Degli Dei Accommodations
Accommodation | Details | Estimated Price |
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One-Bedroom Apartment – Separate Building – Piazza della Maddalena 2 | 2 × 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2 | $341 |


Reviews of Dimora Degli Dei
30 secs to the Pantheon, yet exstreamly quiet. Great size rooms and in walking distance to all sites. – Lisa from Australia – 28 June 2025 (10/10)
Fabulous location, great size rooms, friendly staff.
What could be improved: Beds and pillows hard however staff provided softer more pillowsExceptional – Emma from United Kingdom – 27 June 2025 (10/10)
Location and ac amazing. Also the staff were super helpful and friendly
A delightful stay in the centre of rome – Emma from United Kingdom – 25 June 2025 (9/10)
Great location, friendly and accommodating staff, clean rooms on a quiet street, and a good range of toiletries.
What could be improved: Rooms could do with redecorating and modernising but really enjoyed our stay and would here stay again.Exceptional – Susie from United States – 19 June 2025 (10/10)
The location was right next to the Pantheon and central to everything
Exceptional – Keidi from Estonia – 19 June 2025 (10/10)
Very good location. Just couple of steps from Pantheon. Possible to walk everywhere. The staff is great and very operative, even 3 am in the morning when we had some issue with transport, they immediately were in contact with us and solved it.
Thoroughly recommend 5***** – Karren from Australia – 12 June 2025 (10/10)
Excellent location, 2 minutes to the pantheon, easy walking distance to all the tourist sights.
Beautiful room with complimentary snacks, water, coffee tea etc.
Great security, quiet location
What could be improved: Couldn’t locate the hotel, being from Australia we were looking for a hotel not a big doorWonderfully located and easy access to central Rome. – Michelina from Canada – 5 June 2025 (9/10)
Situated in an excellent location in Rome. Accessible to all the hot spots.
What could be improved: The entrance code should be changed and customized to the guests staying.Rome Apartment – John from Australia – 31 May 2025 (9/10)
Location, location, location
Right next door to the Pantheon
What could be improved: All good, except shower was a bit of a squeezeExceptional – Eugenio from United Kingdom – 28 May 2025 (10/10)
Absolutely excellent service
Exceptional – David from Australia – 24 May 2025 (10/10)
Very surprising little find. Comfy bed, great location and well maintained.
What could be improved: Lift
Surroundings
What’s nearby:
- Navona: 400 m
- Sant’ Ignazio: 200 m
- Aqueduct Park: 50 m
- Piazza Colonna: 400 m
- Piazza di Pietra: 200 m
- Piazza della Rotonda: 100 m
- Sacro Cuore di Gesu’: 450 m
- Palazzo del Rettorato: 150 m
- Palazzo Doria Pamphili: 350 m
- Palazzo Sciarra Colonna: 300 m
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant Pantha Rei: 10 m
- Restaurant Mastro Cono: 10 m
- Restaurant Taverna del Seminario: 10 m
Top attractions:
- Roman Forum: 1.2 km
- Piazza Navona: 500 m
- Spanish Steps: 1.1 km
- Piazza Venezia: 600 m
- Trevi Fountain: 550 m
- Campo de’ Fiori: 750 m
- Palazzo Venezia: 550 m
- Piazza di Spagna: 1.1 km
- Castel Sant’Angelo: 1.2 km
- Largo di Torre Argentina: 450 m
Public transport:
- Metro Spagna Metro Station: 1.4 km
- Train Flaminio Train Station: 1.8 km
- Metro Barberini Metro Station: 1.2 km
- Bus Malagrotta/Podere C. Murata: 16 km
- Bus Malagrotta/Podere P. Rotondo: 17 km
- Train Roma San Pietro Train Station: 2.9 km
Closest airports:
- Fiumicino Airport: 29 km
- Rome Ciampino Airport: 15 km
Facilities
Bedroom:
- Linen
- Dressing room
Kitchen:
- Coffee machine
- Electric kettle
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Additional toilet
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
Living Area:
- Desk
Food & Drink:
- Wine/champagne Additional charge
- Tea/Coffee maker
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
Languages spoken:
- English
- Italian
- Filipino
Cleaning services:
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- Safety deposit box
Media & Technology:
- Flat-screen TV
- Satellite channels
- TV
Reception services:
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
Great for your stay:
- Private bathroom
- Airport shuttle
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Non-smoking rooms
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Lift
- Coffee machine
Other for your stay:
- Shuttle service Additional charge
- Hypoallergenic
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Allergy-free room
- Wake-up service
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Heating
- Soundproof rooms
- Lift
- Airport shuttle Additional charge
- Non-smoking rooms


House Rules at Dimora Degli Dei
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 14:00 to 22:00
- Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out:
- From 07:30 to 10:30
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
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