Druso Dream Apartment Colosseo

Hotel Description

You know what hit me first about the Druso Dream Apartment? The name actually makes sense – which is rare for Rome accommodations, honestly. I mean, you’re literally on Via Druso, tucked away in this residential pocket that feels like you’ve discovered some local secret, even though you’re ridiculously close to the Colosseum. It’s one of those addresses where you think “wait, am I really this close to everything?” when you step outside.

The apartment itself sits in this classic Roman building – the kind with those heavy wooden doors and marble stairs that echo when you climb up to the second floor. Inside, it’s been done up really thoughtfully, not like some of those cookie-cutter Airbnbs you see everywhere. The owner clearly gets what travelers actually need: proper lighting for getting ready (thank god), a kitchen that’s actually functional if you want to grab groceries from the Conad down the street, and – this is key – really good blackout curtains. Rome gets loud, especially during summer nights when everyone’s out until 3 AM, but you can actually sleep here.

What I love about the location is that you’re in this genuine neighborhood where Romans actually live, not some tourist bubble. There’s this little bar-pasticceria around the corner where the same guy has been making cornetti for probably thirty years, and honestly, starting your morning there beats any hotel breakfast. The walk to the Colosseum is maybe ten minutes through these quiet residential streets, but here’s the thing – you can also easily walk to San Giovanni in Laterano, which most tourists completely miss even though it’s technically more important than St. Peter’s. Plus, you’re close enough to Testaccio that you can wander over for dinner at places like Flavio al Velavevodetto without dealing with the chaos of Trastevere crowds.

The apartment runs like clockwork – check-in was smooth, everything worked (which isn’t always a given in Rome, let’s be real), and when I had a question about the washing machine, someone actually responded quickly. It’s got that sweet spot of feeling like a proper home base while still being professionally managed. The 9.5 rating isn’t inflated either – I’ve stayed in plenty of places that promised the world and delivered mediocre WiFi and lukewarm showers. This place just… works. And in a city where ancient plumbing meets modern expectations, that’s worth its weight in gold.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $460. Apartment with 2 × 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Exceptional rome staycation – Lois from Australia – 29 May 2025 (10/10)

  Barbara was exceptional at every interaction. Her home is exactly as stated and had everything you could need and More! The location is perfect. The hone is immaculate and everything was managed exceptionally for a perfect stay in rome. We will be back
  
  What could be improved: Not a thing

• Very enjoyable – George from United States – 28 April 2025 (10/10)

  Very comfortable, clean attractive apartment The staff was very accommodating. Bus stops were steps away to take you to any section of the city. 15 minute walk to the coliseum or five minutes by bus
  
  What could be improved: No complaints

• Great experience – Ana-maria from Romania – 20 January 2025 (10/10)

  Great apartment, enough space for 5 persons as we were. A lot of nice touches as coffee on the house, slippers, small toiletries including toothbrushes and stuff.
  We faced little difficulties in reaching our confort temperature in the rooms but we managed 🙂
  Barbara is extremely nice and helpful.
  Good location, 15 minutes walk to Colosseum.
  
  What could be improved: The windows didn't stop the noise from the street but I think this is a general situation in Italy.

• We had a really nice stay and it is well located for site seeing using the public transit system. Kitchen and apartment – Nicolai from Germany – 10 August 2024 (10/10)

  Walking distance from several bus lines and a large grocery store.
  Kitchen was supplied with everything we needed and apartment in general was clean, organized, and comfortable.
  Area is safe and even though the apartment is beside a main road it was quite quiet.
  
  What could be improved: It is a bit expensive in our opinion for what it offers and location but it is Rome so.

• Great location and stay for a family of 4! – Robert from United States – 26 May 2024 (10/10)

  Great location and private parking. Clean, comfortable rooms with 3 very nice bathrooms. Beds were great, and the pull out couch was also nice.

• Comfortable stay in centre of Rome – Lisa from South Africa – 30 September 2023 (10/10)

  Location: it was quiet but close to important sights and destinations
  Very attentive kind host
  Well equipped, comfortable and clean
  Attractive and peaceful
  
  What could be improved: Nothing. Everything was perfect.

• Exceptional – Mihai from Romania – 4 August 2023 (10/10)

  a modern, spacious, well-located, clean, well-equipped apartment, exceptional host

• Very good – Arslan from Algeria – 30 June 2025 (8/10)

  La propreté, la décoration, les détails, le raffinement
  
  What could be improved: L'emplacement un peu loin du métro

• Popoln apartma – Simona from Slovenia – 16 June 2025 (10/10)

  Prostoren apartma, s polno opremo tako v kuhinji kot kopalnici, udobne postelje, vse je bilo perfektno. Zelo dobra lokacija ce imate v planu koncert v circus maximus.

• Una piacevole scoperta – Roberto from Italy – 9 June 2025 (10/10)

  Posizione ideale per le ns esigenze
  Pulita , ariosa, molto confortevole, parcheggio e ottimo il supporto di Barbara
  
  What could be improved: Nulla

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