Piazza Navona Elegant Apartment

Hotel Description

You know that feeling when you stumble onto a street in Rome that feels like it belongs in a movie? That’s Via dei Banchi Vecchi for you – honestly, I walked past the Piazza Navona Elegant Apartment twice before realizing this narrow cobblestone street was actually the address I was looking for. The building itself is one of those weathered Roman beauties with shutters that have seen decades of sun, tucked between a tiny alimentari and what I’m pretty sure is someone’s nonna’s ground-floor apartment (you’ll hear her TV in the evenings, but it’s oddly comforting).

The apartment lives up to its name – there’s definitely an elegance here, though it’s more “lived-in Roman sophistication” than “sterile hotel luxury.” The ceilings are high enough to make you crane your neck, and the windows actually open wide, which means you get the full Rome experience: church bells at dawn, the clatter of delivery trucks on cobblestones, and the animated conversations of locals heading to work. I mean, if you’re looking for silence, this isn’t your spot – but honestly, the sounds become part of the charm after the first night. The furnishings feel curated rather than mass-purchased, with touches that suggest someone actually thought about how you’d live here for a week, not just sleep. What really got me was the location – you’re literally a three-minute walk from Piazza Navona, but more importantly, you’re in the thick of real Roman life. There’s a morning market that sets up on nearby streets where vendors know regulars by name, and the local bars (the Italian kind, where they serve proper espresso) open early enough for you to grab a cornetto before the tourist crowds wake up. The Pantheon is close enough that you’ll probably wander over multiple times just because you can, and the Tiber is right there when you need a longer walk to clear your head.

Here’s what I wish someone had told me beforehand – the entrance is easy to miss, so look for the small brass nameplate, and yes, there are stairs (this is Rome, after all). The 8.2 rating makes sense because while everything works and the space feels special, it’s not trying to be something it’s not. The shower has good pressure, the Wi-Fi doesn’t cut out every ten minutes, and there’s actually counter space in the kitchen if you want to attempt making coffee the way Romans do. What really sells it, though, is stepping out the door each morning and immediately being part of the neighborhood rhythm – not watching it from some tourist bubble, but actually living in it for however long you’re staying. It’s the kind of place where you’ll find yourself taking the long way home just to soak up a few more minutes of that particular Roman magic that happens when day shifts to evening and the light hits those ancient stones just right.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $472. Three-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 large double bed, 2 single beds and 1 single bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Superb – Yejin from New Zealand – 4 May 2025 (9/10)

  Good location for everywhere.

• Great stay in a great location – John from Ireland – 2 November 2024 (9/10)

  Great location. Very spacious apartment
  
  What could be improved: Difficult to control temperature of water in shower.

• what a perfect location to experience Roma – Cathy from Australia – 4 June 2023 (9/10)

  amazing location, what a great local neighborhood. street full of lovely shops, restaurants, cafes.

• Perfect stay to end our holiday. – Glori from Canada – 6 April 2023 (9/10)

  Couch was big enough to fit 2 teenagers and 2 adults. Amenities were great. Location was great. Organic restaurant right outside the door had amazing food!

• A great vacation with family – a comfortable apartment – in a great location to explore old Rome. – Ian from Canada – 22 March 2023 (8/10)

  Fantastic location!
  Large apartment for our extended family.
  Unique layout gave us areas for quiet times alone if wanted
  
  What could be improved: Upper bunk beds not suitable for very small children.
  Some minor maintenance items need to be attended to.
  Would have been nice to see a “welcome/starter pack” since we arrived with only 20 minutes to shop for basics.

• perfect location& perfect apartment – Sinem from Turkey – 14 September 2022 (9/10)

  the location and the size of appartement perfect for 5 people
  
  What could be improved: everything was perfect except that we couldn’t use the kettle since it was calcified and we couldn’t remove it

• We had an incredible time, Danny was so helpful, he really made our stay special – Dan from United Kingdom – 13 July 2022 (8/10)

  The location was perfect, the property was clean and spacious.
  
  What could be improved: No air con, otherwise perfect

• Great stay and a fantastic location !! – Shilpa from United Kingdom – 11 August 2023 (8/10)

  The apartment is quite big and spacious. The kitchen was well equipped and it is in middle of all main attractions. We took taxis to a few of the attractions but only to realize that these were all walkable. Also, lots of good eating places nearby all within walking distance. Also, the apartment came with Netflix and Disney subscriptions which was a bonus for specially in the evenings when were just chilling at the apartment. My daughter absolutely loved it.
  
  What could be improved: We arrived on a very hot day and sadly there was no air conditioning. Though it wasn't advertised to have it either but I didn't realize how it got eventually. The host provided lots of fans (~3 per room) but that didn't help much. However, leaving the window open overnight helped to cool things a little bit.

• Exceptional – Bauyrzhan from Kazakhstan – 28 September 2024 (10/10)

  Everything. Perfecto.

• Having no AC when it’s 40C outside is unacceptable. – Milan from United States – 19 July 2023 (1/10)

  Nice space, big.
  
  What could be improved: NO AC! Horrible for summer. Over 35C in the apartment.

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