Residenza dei Pontefici

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about Residenza dei Pontefici? It’s actually tucked away in this quiet residential pocket of Aurelio where you hear church bells instead of traffic horns. I mean, you’re still in Rome – proper Rome – but Via Gregorio VII feels like where Romans actually live, not just where tourists pass through. The building itself has this understated elegance that’s refreshing after all the over-the-top baroque stuff you see everywhere else in the city.

The staff here genuinely seem to care about getting the details right. Check-in was smooth (they actually remembered I’d mentioned arriving late), and honestly, the rooms are just… well-designed. Not huge, but thoughtfully laid out with good lighting and none of that cheap hotel furniture that falls apart when you look at it. The bathroom had proper water pressure – which, if you’ve stayed in older Roman buildings, you know isn’t always guaranteed. What really impressed me was how quiet everything was at night. You’d think being on a main street would mean noise, but the windows actually work, and the neighborhood settles down nicely after dinner hours.

Here’s the thing about this location that most people don’t realize – you’re about a fifteen-minute walk from the Vatican, but you’re also right by some genuinely good neighborhood restaurants that tourists never find. There’s this little trattoria around the corner where the owner’s grandmother still makes the pasta (I’m not even exaggerating), and the morning market on Via Bravetta is absolutely worth the early wake-up call. The Metro connection isn’t right outside your door, but it’s close enough that getting to the center takes maybe twenty minutes total. Plus, there’s actually decent street parking if you’re brave enough to drive in Rome – though honestly, I wouldn’t recommend it unless you’re leaving the city. The hotel does have a small courtyard area where you can sit with coffee in the mornings, which feels almost private in a city where personal space is usually at a premium. Look, it’s not flashy or Instagram-perfect, but it’s the kind of place where you actually sleep well and wake up ready to explore rather than needing to recover from your accommodations.

Rooms

• Two-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 single bed, 3 × 1 extra-large double bed and 2 × 2 sofa beds for 9 adults

Reviews

• Kahanap from Poland (10/10)

  Very clean place and an excellent host

• German from United States (8/10)

  Excellent location for those who want to visit the Vatican. Hosts were attentive and responsive.

• Mary from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Spacious

• Dimitris from Greece (9/10)

  Davide was very helpful. He offered us everything he could so that our stay was pleasant. Also, the location of the apartment is very convenient. 100 metres from the bus station from which come buy various buses that go everywhere in Rome.

• Marcin from Poland (10/10)

  Perfect pleace. Nice host.

• Anna from United States (10/10)

  Perfect location and perfect apartment for families with children. Really enjoyed our stay here

• Jane from United Kingdom (10/10)

  The apartment was very spacious for 4 people with everything you could need. Apartment was very clean. Easy access into the centre on the bus with the stop across the road. Very near to St Peter's. Davide was a great host and very helpful with any questions we had. Would definitely stay her again.

• Laura from United Kingdom (9/10)

  The flat is in a great location for visiting Rome

• Gail from United States (9/10)

  location, owner response

• Omar from United States (10/10)

  Davide was very flexible with check-in time, easy to communicate with thru messaging and phone call He checked us in and provided all kinds of helpful information about Rome. The property was exceptionally clean, had 2 bathrooms, washer, iron, toaster, fridge, and everything else we needed. He also stored our luggage after checking out. The property is located in very safe neighborhood, and close to restaurants, supermarkets and parking garage across the street. Walkable to the Vatican, and bus stop right outside to go to anywhere in Rome.

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