Donna Camilla Savelli – VRetreats

Donna Camilla Savelli – VRetreats Overview

You know what hit me first walking into Donna Camilla Savelli? The silence. I mean, you’re literally steps away from the chaos of Trastevere’s restaurant-lined streets, but this place feels like you’ve slipped through some secret door into old Rome. The building used to be a convent – and honestly, you can still feel that contemplative vibe the moment you step inside. There’s something about the way the light filters through those ancient windows that just makes you slow down and breathe deeper.

The whole VRetreats thing isn’t just marketing fluff, either. They’ve actually managed to create this retreat-like atmosphere without making it feel stuffy or overly zen-ified, if that makes sense. The rooms have this gorgeous mix of restored original features and modern touches that actually work together – none of that awkward “historic charm meets IKEA” situation you sometimes get. I particularly loved the way they’ve incorporated the old stone walls and wooden beams. The beds are seriously comfortable too, which matters more than people admit when you’re doing the whole “walk 20,000 steps exploring Rome” thing every day.

Location-wise, you’re in the heart of Trastevere but on a quieter stretch of Via Garibaldi – which means you get all the neighborhood character without the 2 AM drunk tourist noise that can plague some of the spots closer to Piazza di Santa Maria. You can walk to the Vatican in about fifteen minutes if you don’t mind a bit of a climb, or head down toward the river and cross over to the historic center. There’s this little alimentari about two blocks away that has the best porchetta sandwiches (the owner’s wife makes them fresh every morning around 11), and if you’re into that whole aperitivo scene, you’re spoiled for choice within a three-block radius. The 9.1 rating makes total sense when you factor in how the staff actually knows the neighborhood – they’ll send you to places that aren’t in every guidebook but probably should be. Check-in was smooth, parking… well, it’s Rome, so forget about driving if you can help it, but the nearest metro connection isn’t terrible if you need it.

Donna Camilla Savelli – VRetreats Accommodations

Reviews of Donna Camilla Savelli – VRetreats

• Laurent from France (10/10)

  Breakfast in the small garden was perfect. The rooms were so comfortable (very comfortable bed, perfect temperature with AC despite the heat outside). And the building is incredible. We loved it.

• Robert from United States (10/10)

  Location; quiet. Room

• Carolina from Colombia (10/10)

  Everything! The location for walking around trastevere, the scenery and the view from the Terrace, the breakfast was exquisite with high quality products, the kind staff, the comfort of the room and the whole place, the central patio is so beautiful.

• Antony from United Kingdom (10/10)

  We've stayed there before, and the fact that we went back, says it all. Beautiful property, nice location.

• Christine from United Kingdom (10/10)

  The main building is amazing and all the staff are lovely. The room was massive and really comfortable and clean.

• Susan from United States (10/10)

  Great breakfast; lovely friendly helpful staff. Room was large and quite, sheets excellent. Staff very helpful.

• Nicky from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Beautiful historic building . Amazing view of Rome from the terrace roof .
  Staff very helpful. Easy access to all sights if you are a walker.

• Angela from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Very authentic Italian feel. Monastery attached is beautiful. Garden area is so pretty. Rooms a good size and cleaned without fail every day.

• Mary from Ireland (10/10)

  Perfect location. Spotless. Comfy bed. Lovely selection at breakfast too

• Peter from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Beautiful, historic building; friendly and helpful service; excellent location

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