Vatican Meadows Apartment

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Vatican Meadows? The name actually makes sense once you’re there – and I mean that as a compliment, because half these Roman apartment names are just random words thrown together. But this place on Via Francesco de Sanctis really does feel like you’ve found this peaceful pocket tucked away from the usual Vatican circus. I’m talking about a proper residential street in Prati, not some tourist trap alley where you can’t sleep because of the 3 AM gelato seekers.

The building itself is one of those solid early 20th century Roman affairs – you know, the kind with thick walls that actually keep the noise out (trust me, this matters when you’re two stops from St. Peter’s). Getting to the second floor is easy enough, though I’ll be honest, if you’re hauling massive suitcases, you might work up a slight sweat. But here’s the thing about the location that nobody tells you – Via Francesco de Sanctis puts you right in the heart of Prati, which means you’re living like locals do. There’s this brilliant little market area just a few blocks over where Romans actually shop, not the overpriced tourist spots. And honestly, being able to walk to the Vatican in about ten minutes while also being able to grab proper Roman street food nearby? That’s the sweet spot right there.

What really gets me about this place is how they’ve managed to nail that 4-star comfort level without feeling stuffy or hotel-ish. The apartment has this lived-in elegance – I mean, you can tell someone actually thought about how people move through the space. The kitchen isn’t just for show (shocking, I know), and the whole place gets this gorgeous natural light that makes those Roman afternoons feel even more golden. The Prati neighborhood itself is where you want to be if you’re done with the Colosseum crowds but still want to feel connected to the city. You’ve got the Metro practically at your doorstep, decent parking options if you’re brave enough to drive in Rome, and – here’s something I really appreciated – it’s quiet enough at night that you can actually hear yourself think. The 9.5 rating makes total sense when you spend a few days there; it’s not trying to be flashy or oversell itself, it’s just solidly, reliably excellent in all the ways that matter when you’re trying to experience Rome rather than just tick it off a list.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $138. One-Bedroom Apartment with 2 × 1 sofa bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
• Estimated price from: $138. One-Bedroom Apartment with 1 large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Exceptional – Denis from Montenegro – 26 June 2025 (10/10)

  Clean, stable WiFi and close to Metro station.
  Owners are very kind!

• Eccellente! – Marco from Spain – 23 June 2025 (10/10)

  La posizione era perfetta, centrale e ben collegata in una zona pulita e tranquilla vicino la metro Lepanto. Ideale per 4 persone. Il check in é stato facile da organizzare e la signora é disponibile e gentile. L’appartamento é molto carino e ben attrezzato, lo raccomandiamo al 100%

• Minunat – Cristina from Romania – 11 June 2025 (10/10)

  Am avut un sejur foarte plăcut. Apartamentul este amplasat într-o zonă liniștită, foarte aproape de Vatican, ceea ce a fost perfect pentru vizitele noastre. Totul a fost curat și bine organizat, iar gazdele au fost prietenoase și disponibile.
  
  What could be improved: –

• Superb – Enrico from Italy – 8 June 2025 (9/10)

  Struttura posizionata in zona centrale, a pochi minuti dalla metro di Ottaviano, e con tutto a portata di mano anche senza l’ausilio dei mezzi. I proprietari sono stati gentilissimi oltre che essere attenti ad ogni dettaglio, mi hanno consigliato anche dei posti dove mangiare squisiti. Pulizia maniacale della strutta e grande disponibilità dei proprietari, assolutamente consigliata come struttura. Dovessi ricapitare da quelle parti sarà la mia prima scelta.

• Pobyt bardzo udany. – Pawełj from Poland – 8 June 2025 (10/10)

  Lokalizacja w bardzo spokojnej okolicy. Kilka minut metrem od głównych atrakcji Rzymu i Watykanu. Apartament czysty, przestronny i bardzo dobrze wyposażony. Właścicielka bardzo sympatyczna i pomocna, przekazała nam lokalizację okolicznych sklepów i restauracji godnych polecenia.

• Exceptional – Giuseppe from Italy – 5 June 2025 (10/10)

  Posizione ottima, appartamento accogliente dotato di tutti i confort, staff cordiale e disponibile, ci hanno permesso di lasciare i bagagli anche dopo il check out

• 10 puntos – Estanislao from Spain – 18 May 2025 (10/10)

  todo limpio y nuevo
  
  What could be improved: nada

• È stato piacevole soggiornare in questo appartamento molto pulito e nuovo. I proprietari sono stati molto gentili e disp – Valentina from Italy – 16 May 2025 (10/10)

  L’appartamento è situato in una zona tranquilla ma a pochi passi dalla metropolitana. Molto nuovo e accogliente, adatto per le famiglie con bambini poiché è provvisto di tutti i comfort.

• BFC HISTORY ❤️💙 – Gabriele from Italy – 16 May 2025 (10/10)

  camera da letto molto ampia, anche i due divani letto erano molto comodi, TV sia in camera che in sala , cucina ben attrezzata anche per preparare un eventuale pasto, bagno minimal ma con tutto il necessario, doccia molto grande.
  
  What could be improved: Servirebbe tenda oscurante anche in cucina. Doppia chiave o self check-in per aprire i due portoni di ingresso (noi ci siamo gestiti bene anche se eravamo in cinque con un solo mazzo di chiavi…)

• Inmejorable – Rot26 from Spain – 14 May 2025 (10/10)

  La ubicación es perfecta para visitar Roma. Yo actualmente vivo aquí y alquilé para estar unos días con mis padres que venían de visita. La parada de metro de Lepanto está a 10 minutos andando (con este se llega a todos los puntos de interés del centro de Roma). Por otro lado, hay un super muy completo a tan solo 6 minutos andando del apartamento. El apartamento estaba completamente limpio y tenía todo lo necesario para una estancia de varios días. Las camas, tanto la de matrimonio como la del sofá cama eran comodísimas. El baño perfectamente equiparado. Tiene dos máquinas de aire (cosa de agradecer y tener en cuenta en época de verano en Roma). Varios muebles para acomodar la ropa. Prati es uno de los mejores barrios de Roma. Tranquilo y seguro, ideal para familias. Vaticano a 12 minutos andando. 100% recomendable.

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