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Over the Roman ruins

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A living room with a bookshelf, a sofa, a painting, and a chandelier.
A bedroom with two beds, a wardrobe, a chair, a bookshelf, and a window with a view.
A compact kitchen with a washing machine, a table with chairs, and a window with a view of the outside.
A living room with a dark green sofa, a wooden floor, a chandelier, a TV on the wall, and a bookshelf.
An ancient Roman site with ruins, including columns and stone structures, surrounded by modern buildings.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Roman Jewish Ghetto
2 bedroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Roma, Lazio
  • Place, Roman Jewish Ghetto
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Synagogue of Rome
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Area Archeologica del Teatro di Marcello e del Portico d’Ottavia
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rome (FCO-Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Futon

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Over the Roman ruins

"Over the Roman ruins" is a comfortable apartment right into the historical center, in via del Portico d'Ottavia 19 - walking distance from Campidoglio, Colosseo, Fori Imperiali, Pantheon, Piazza Navona, Campo de' Fiori, Tiberina Island, Trastevere, Bocca della Verità.

THe center of Rome is very big and you will be really in the center of the center.
THe apartment is located in the area known as Ghetto, a small piece of real Rome:
You will see from the window the ruins of the ancient Portico d'Ottavia.50 meters from the gate, there is the entrance to the archeological walk of Teatro Marcello, which leads you in 2 minutes to Capitol Hill.


Shops, restaurants, supermarket, evertything is in walking distance.

The apartment has the characteristic shape of the Roman apartments of 17th century, so it's long and narrow.

It has a nice living-room with a sofa bed, two bedrooms, a colourful kitchen with a small balcony and one bathroom (with shower).

So it is really comfortable for 2/3/4 or 5 people and it can accommodate up to 8 persons (the table of the kitchen can be easily enlarged). Very very suitable for families or group of friends.

It's equipped with all comfort: appliances (refrigerator, freezer, microwave, washing machine, iron), high speed wi-fi internet, stereo, large TV, heating, air conditioning.
Equipped for children (baby bed, portable high chair.)
2nd floor.
Sheets and towels included.
You will also have some recommendations about food shops and restaurants.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number IT058091C242C7LKUL
Property # 6256072
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Rome

Located in Rome, this apartment is in the city centre. Pantheon and Piazza Navona are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Villa Borghese and Circus Maximus. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Foro Italico or Stadio Olimpico.
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Roma, Lazio

What's nearby

  • Roman Jewish Ghetto - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Great Synagogue of Rome - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Area Archeologica del Teatro di Marcello e del Portico d’Ottavia - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Portico di Ottavia - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Tiber Island - 2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Arenula-Cairoli Tram Station - 3 min walk
  • Rome Quattro Venti Station - 5 min drive
  • Ciampino Airport (CIA) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mimi e Cocò Roma - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gran Caffè Rione VIII - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Taverna del Ghetto - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Opere & caffé - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Forno Boccione - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Over the Roman ruins pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Over the Roman ruins?

As of 26 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Over the Roman ruins on 14 August 2026 start from NZ$2,033, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Over the Roman ruins?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Over the Roman ruins?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Over the Roman ruins located?

Located in Rome City Centre, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Great Synagogue of Rome, Campo de' Fiori and Pantheon. Piazza Venezia and Via del Corso are also within 10 minutes. Arenula-Cairoli Tram Station and Arenula-Min. G. Giustizia Tram Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of four enjoyed our stay in this cute, little apartment in Rome. It is convenient to all major sights and there are great restaurants on the same street.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christopher B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location. Small place, but comfortable. Beware of stairs are a problem.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lachlan p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great accomodation

Great place to stay. Host kindly provided useful instructions and was contactable while also providing privacy.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Vic K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
I recently stayed 3 nights at this VRBO. Let me start by saying that the location was fantastic. There were literally 5 restaurants right outside the apartment door and we walked to a bunch of sites like the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and Pantheon. I will also say that the price for what you get is good. This was one of the more affordable places I found. And the owner was very responsive and helpful. With that being said, my biggest complaint is that the beds were very uncomfortable. Our stay here was the last 3 days of a 14-day trip, and we just wanted to get some good sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2026
Thanks a lot for your great review! About the beds we’re trying to understand what has been the problem because we’ve been renting this apartment for years and this is the first complain about that (we’ve also had reviews very positive for the beds). Anyway, we’ll ask to our new guests and, if needed, we’ll provide about that. Thanks again.
Verified

8/10 Good

David S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location

Was what we needed
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Amber W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great neighborhood.

The location was great and the price was affordable. The property description was accurate.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharon P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rome days

Was appropriate size for the 3 of us for our short stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great apartment

We really liked the apartment as a family of four with teens. Great location and neighborhood. Easy to get to a lot of sites and tours.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jodi o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!!

We loved the location of the apartment. The host was very responsive and arranged for a taxi the day we headed for the airport. Good space for 2 or three adults!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lida W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in Rome!

The property was perfect for our week in Rome! Walking distance to many attractions, great food just outside the apartment, and the perfect size for five young adults with a kitchen for making meals (when we weren't eating out). Would definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting Rome!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay

An amazing stay in the heart of Rome. Close to everything and most sites are within walking distance. The hosts were very accommodating and friendly. Always got back to us in a timely fashion with any questions we had. Would definitely recommend this apartment to anyone looking to stay near the heart of the city.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Serena W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

La dolce vita!

Excellent neighborhood, convenient, walking distance to everything. The best restaurants right below the apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandi D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great host!

We love staying in the Jewish quarter. It is so central to everything. Chiara is a great host. Very easy to communicate with and is very accommodating. We loved staying in the historical part of Rome with amazing food right outside your door.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely apartment in a lovely neighborhood

We stayed 3 nights before our cruise. The accommodations were perfect. It is difficult to find affordable accommodations for a group of 8. This was perfect. A very safe neighborhood with lovely restaurants. I really could not have had a better experience. Thank you so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

"Fabulous! Astonishingly ...

"Fabulous! Astonishingly convenient central location. Spacious and clean apartment and very well equipped kitchen (we found a good choice of pots and pans). Very friendly owner. Grazzie milli!"
Verified

6/10 Okay

Daniel J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location

This property is in an amazing location. Unfortunately the inside of the apartment is a bunch of stuff from a ww2 surplus store. Beds are stained and mold in bathroom. The owner said the previous tenant broke the dishwasher however we thought father time had broke it. If the owner fixed up this place it would be a 5 star. We did really enjoy the neighborhood and location. Would recommend this place based upon the things we liked about it.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2025
Hello! Thanks a lot for your review. If you want to stay in an amazing location which will make your stay in Rome unforgettable at an affordable price, this apartment is for you. If you’re looking for a luxury accommodation, this is not the place for you. As you see clearly from the pictures, the furniture of the apartment is simple and not a five star one. Anyway, we use a professional cleaning service, blankets and towels are white and always freshly washed. In case of any problem about cleaning, they would provide immediately. Thanks again and we hope you’ll be back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cannot beat the location and value

This apartment is centrally located in the Jewish ghetto section of Rome--so convenient! We were able to walk to all of the major sights in Rome (Vatican is a bus ride but everything else is within walking distance). If you want to stay close to "home" almost everything you need is on your street--restaurants (known for their Jewish artichokes), gelato, or if you're just looking to pick up a bottle of wine. The apartment sleeps 5 comfortably, and Teresa was very communicative regarding check-in and out, making recommendations for our stay and arranging an early morning taxi to the airport. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So happy we chose this place! It’s built over the Roman ruins — literally! And of note if you’re looking for it, just across the street and diagonal from the Synagogue. There were trattorias right at the doorway and the Tiber River is across the main street. Walking is possible to almost every main attraction and is recommended as we tried to catch public transportation on our departure date and got quite lost ending up in places of Rome unknown! So it is recommended to bring comfortable walking shoes and see Rome the original way. The best way to arrive is by taxi … it’s just easier! The hosts was kindly helpful and the place was so comfortable, since we all had our individual bed! We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Eric T.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and host

The location is fabulous and is within 1-2 miles walking distances to all the major places to see. Stay here because of the proximity, not to impress othersZns The check in details didn’t come through for some reason the day or 2 prior to our stay, but we didn’t have to wait long for our host to resend them. There was only 1 working AC unit during 100+ degree temps during the day, which made night time sleeping sticky, but still tolerable with a fan. Our host scheduled cabs for us back to the airport as well. Honestly, she made the experience better than the quality of the actual property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2023
Hello! About check-in details, they’ve been sent via mail through VRBO in the morning (11.43am) of your arrival, scheduled in the afternoon. I had also asked to be contacted via wapp to give the details (to be sure you received it), but you didn’t do that. You also had the bad luck to stay in the house in the hottest week of Rome history. Sorry about that!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot for a short Rome visit

Perfectly functional spot for us, despite being an older building with a few quirks. The floor plan works off you’re ok constantly walking through the room with two beds, but it has enough beds for all of us, just not much privacy between rooms (as advertised). The A/C worked during a really hot few days, and the extra fan in the bedroom was very necessary. The smart TV was great for hanging out during the hottest part of the day. Overall it all worked out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

This apartment was great for our family of 6, and the location was perfect. In order to sleep 6 people, Chiara put extra beds in the main bedroom (we opted not to use the pull out couch in the living room). Everyone had a bed to themself, but there was not so much privacy (including that the other bedroom was separated from the hall by a curtain.) This was totally fine for my family, but may be less comfortable for a group of friends or unrelated people who want a little more privacy. Chiara was great, and responsive, and we overall loved this apartment and location. I highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing vibe!

Great lodging in the highly energetic Jewish Ghetto! My family of 5 enjoyed a lovely stay in this Roman apartment. Walking distance to many sites of interest - we certainly got our steps in. This section of Rome is a great hub and brought its own amazing vibe. Restaurants, enoteca and a gelateria on the same block make this a great place to discover a corner of Roma. The check in process of getting the keys was a bit of an adventure but we pushed through and opened the door to a solid apartment with room for all of us. We spent most of our days exploring and the apartment was a clean place to rest at the end of the day while listening to the buzz of activity from the restaurants below. For folks looking for a quiet stay in Roma, this may not be a good fit. For those looking to immerse yourself in Roman culture - stay here! Ciao!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Dalia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Apartment is clean but cluttered . Needs lots of repairs like a toilette that is old and gross .

Clean but with lots of unnecessary objects. Toilette needs to be changed. They need more bedding and towels . Overall is decent
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location

This was a great place to stay in the heart of historical Rome. We felt like we were breathing history. Chiara was an extremely helpful host and she answered my many questions patiently. I was unable to figure out the layout from the diagram posted on this site, but she explained it to me, and it worked for the five of us. From the street inward, there is: a private bedroom for two with a door, an open living room that can sleep one or two, a bedroom with two single beds that has curtains that can be drawn for privacy from those commuting to the bathroom, a bathroom, a kitchen, and a balcony that overlooks an ancient courtyard. We were happy and wouldn't hesitate to stay there again if there is opportunity.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Ari S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient Apartment in the 'Ghetto'

We enjoyed our stay which was a last minute booking. The apartment is really convenient especially if you are looking to stay in the Ghetto area. It was basically clean and ready to use. The beds were adequate for 6, and the wifi worked well. The only issue was the lack of working A/C in one of the bedrooms. Depending on the weather and your tolerances the provided fan may suffice. Since I went to the supermarket a number of times I didn't mind buying more toilet paper body wash etc, but it would have been nice to have more than one roll in the apartment. The kitchen was adequate for basic use. Overall it met our needs and expectations.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

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