TrastevereHome – Santa Maria della Quercia

Hotel Description

You know what really struck me about TrastevereHome when I first walked up Via dei Balestrari? It’s tucked into this narrow cobblestone street where you can actually hear your footsteps echo – none of that tourist chaos you get around the Pantheon just a few blocks away. The building itself has that weathered Roman elegance thing going on, where you can tell it’s been housing travelers for decades but someone’s clearly been taking care of it. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward, though I’d recommend arriving before 8 PM because the front desk isn’t 24/7 (learned that the hard way on my second visit).

The rooms are honestly what you’d hope for in this part of Rome – clean, well-maintained, with those thick walls that keep things surprisingly quiet even when the street below gets lively. I mean, you’re still in central Rome so there’s going to be some ambient city noise, but nothing that’ll keep you up if you’re a reasonably sound sleeper. What I really appreciated was the attention to practical details – decent water pressure in the shower, reliable WiFi, and air conditioning that actually works during those brutal July afternoons. The beds are proper firm, which I know some people love and others… well, don’t. But after walking 20,000 steps through Villa Borghese and the Forum, you’ll probably sleep fine regardless.

Here’s the thing about staying on Via dei Balestrari though – you’re in this sweet spot where you can walk to Campo de’ Fiori for morning coffee (about 3 minutes), hit up that excellent little trattoria on Via del Governo Vecchio for dinner, and still escape back to relative quiet when the evening crowds get overwhelming. The actual Trastevere neighborhood is across the river, so don’t expect that village-y vibe right outside your door, but honestly? Being in Navona means you’re closer to the major sites anyway. Plus there’s a tiny alimentari two doors down that stocks decent wine and those pre-made paninis that are perfect for picnics by the Pantheon. The 8.9 rating makes sense – it’s not trying to be the Hassler or anything fancy like that, but it delivers exactly what you need from a Roman base camp without any unpleasant surprises.

Rooms

• Two-Bedroom Apartment with 4 × 1 large double bed for 4 adults
• Two-Bedroom Apartment with 4 × 1 large double bed for 4 adults

Reviews

• Allie from United States (10/10)

  Great apartment, clean and fresh.The location was perfect, walking distance to almost everything. We would stay here again.
  The hosts were very friendly, helpful and accommodating.

• Robert from Austria (9/10)

  the location was excellent, close to the colourful and lively market of campo di Fiori , and yet on a quiet street , with plenty of restaurants in the area.
  the apartment itself had everything you needed for a longer stay . Beds were very comfortable .
  Excellent communication with the hosts Ekatarina. and Elena . Very easy check in and check out.

• Laudren from Argentina (10/10)

  It’s in a lovely place and the staff are very responsive and nice. The apartment itself is spacious and luminous.

• Andy from Malta (10/10)

  Modern, clean and very comfortable. Fantastic location for those who want to be close to the main attractions, but still somewhere with a local vibe. Super friendly and accommodating hosts in Elena and Ekaterina with all questions responded to quickly.

• Angela from Brazil (8/10)

  O apartamento estava super limpo e as casas confortáveis.

• Jose from Spain (10/10)

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• Eden from Israel (9/10)

  דירה מקסימה מרוהטת ומעוצבת בטעם, נעימה, מסודרת ונוחה בשכונה מקסימה

• Jacques from Canada (10/10)

  Bien situé, confortable et bien fonctionnel. Les communications ont été agréables et efficaces. Super service.

• Axelle from Belgium (9/10)

  De locatie was uitstekend. Pal in het centrum en toch niet toeristisch. In de buurt zijn fijne lokale eet- en drinkgelegenheden.

• Biliana from France (9/10)

  La localisation de l’appartement, les chambres spacieuses, le charme des lieux.

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