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The Best view over St. Peter's Dome!

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Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 345 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Roma, Lazio
  • Place, St. Peter's Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Via Cola di Rienzo
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Castel Sant'Angelo
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Rome (FCO-Fiumicino - Leonardo da Vinci Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

The Best view over St. Peter's Dome!

Unique private terrace of 50sq.m with a splendid view over St. Peter Basilica in a historical district of Rome - Borgo Pio.
It will take your breath away as you enter and you will be facing the magnificence and majesty of St. Peter Dome!
Best for the sunsets and sunrises in Rome!

The apartment Borgo Pio is a lovely penthouse located in the historic district of Papal Rome. From village Pio is the starting point for beautiful walks through streets and alleys typical, immersed in history and culture, not to mention for anyone who needs any religious or faith, a visit to St. Peter's Basilica, that is by foot a few meters from the Our residence. The apartment consists of an entrance hall, kitchen and bathroom with a shower, a living room with a sofa bed, table and chairs, TV and air conditioning, a bedroom with air conditioning and TV. Also in the hall, there is a staircase that leads to the most beautiful and unique part of the apartment: terrace. 50m to the exclusive use only for our guests from which it seems possible to touch the famous "Dome" by Michelangelo, or the "Passetto" of Castel Sant'Angelo.
The terrace is equipped with a table and chairs for dining, and deck chairs and a small table for reading and relaxing; on the other side there are 2 sunbeds.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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 is not permitted
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Important information

You need to know

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
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 deadlock
Property Registration Number IT058091C2PU7D928B

About the area

Rome

Located in Rome, this apartment is in the city centre. Vatican Museums and Castel Sant'Angelo are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Via del Corso and Via Veneto. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Foro Italico or Stadio Olimpico. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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Roma, Lazio

What's nearby

  • St. Peter's Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Via Cola di Rienzo - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Castel Sant'Angelo - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St. Peter's Basilica - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Vatican Museums - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Risorgimento/S. Pietro Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Rome San Pietro Station - 15 min walk
  • Ciampino Airport (CIA) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pastasciutta - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Pizzeria Marcantonio - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Leonina - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffe Moretto - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Best view over St. Peter's Dome! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Best view over St. Peter's Dome!?

As of 11 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Best view over St. Peter's Dome! on 11 June 2026 start from NZ$603, 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.

How much is parking at The Best view over St. Peter's Dome!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Best view over St. Peter's Dome!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Best view over St. Peter's Dome!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Best view over St. Peter's Dome! located?

Located in Rome City Centre, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of St. Peter's Square, St. Peter's Basilica and Sistine Chapel. Vatican Museums and Castel Sant'Angelo are also within 15 minutes. Risorgimento/S. Pietro Tram Stop is only a 4-minute walk and Ottaviano - San Pietro - Musei Vaticani Station is 9 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 70 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dominic B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views. The best neighborhood with tons of restaurant options steps from your door. Only 2 short blocks to the Vatican. We loved this place
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Yes, we lost hot water and internet. The host would not refund 1 night of the room when we were forced to go to a hotel. We were very disappointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julianne R.

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

Worth every penny for the view alone!

This was a perfect location! A couple blocks away from both the Vatican and Castel Sant’Angelo and reasonable walking distance from all kinds of restaurants, mini-markets/grocery stores and shops. The apartment was perfect for a couple or small family (my young adult son stayed on the couch while I had the bedroom) and the views from the rooftop were AMAZING!!
Morning view from the rooftop terrace
St. Peter’s Basilica is so much closer than my camera makes it seem
Fountain & building on Borgo Pio (street where the apartment is located)
Doorway to the building
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie P.

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

Lovely stay- just what we needed

Great location, easy - no fuss. Excellent rooftop view and accommodation. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Debi R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Overall amazing stay!!! The only reason for not 5 Stars was the inaccuracy of the listing. My husband and I are traveling through the UK & EU for several months, moving a lot, so we have packed lightly & booked VRBO’s specifically for having a washer. The Views & Location were the reason for the 4 stars! Would definitely stay again, but would come more prepared!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor G.

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

Excellent

This place is one of a kind - it's even better than the pictures. Old properties in Italy all have their quirks, but nothing prohibitive here. It's a delightful place and very close to St. Peter's.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyria B.

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

Fabulous terrace and cozy apartment!

This was a great place to stay for our young family of 4. The pictures do not do it justice - particularly on the roof deck. Everything was fabulous and as promised. Though snug, the apartment more than met our needs. Great neighborhood. Quiet at night. We hope we are lucky enough to return!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Fiona

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location was great. Near the Vatican and very nice. The terrace was also lovely with great views of St Peters and surrounding area. Unfortunately the apartment itself was not great. Small and a bit grubby. Needs painted. Sofa had stain marks and apartment smelt of cat urine.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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

Amazing View from Private Roof Terrace

This apartment had everything we needed for 2 of us. Numerous restaurants and gelato shops were just outside the door of the building. The best feature was the roof terrace, however. It was delightful to enjoy coffee or a glass of wine outside overlooking St. Peter’s Cathedral. Having a secluded place to relax in Rome made this a great choice. I contend that the apartment would benefit from some updating, a deep clean and better linens but overall, we enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Theresa E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Rome/ Vatican trip

Great location; very nice space; had problems with the door and the persons who stated would be available if we had any questions were not responsive and did not call us with simple instructions to open the door (we waited over 90 minutes in the morning). We finally got assistance from Vrbo (very helpful), but it was a rough start to our vacation. Minus those 90 minutes, it was a great 5 day stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Giles B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Great location but let down by tired rooftop area and poor communications

The apartment was in a great location and was generally very tidy but kitchen utensils and kettle where all very basic and old. For example you couldn't even open the kettle lid as it was old and broken. Wardrobes were also in poor condition. Rooftop area was also very old and untidy with pots of paint and ladders left lying around. These items may sound picky in a review but when you're spending more than 300 per night you expect quite a lot more than we found. It could be great with a lot more TLC.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Archival

8/10 Good

Demetrise and Thomas N.

romantic apartment

The location of this place is amazing , you can walk and see all the sights , i would not recommend this place for more then two ppl (unless your really comfortable with each other ) the roof top terrance will be the highlight , its peaceful and romantic ..... the only problem we had was with our shuttle back to the airport , he never showed up for the booking we already prepaid for , so we had to fine a taxi a couple blocks away .. but all in all we would recommend this apartment to anyone wanting to explore rome by foot or just want to have the feeling of living in rome ..... the owners were very helpful and have lots of information once you check in .
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer B.

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

Excellent location, so-so accommodations

For nearby coffee, pasta, gelato, and sightseeing, you can't beat this location. It's steps away from everything. The apartment itself, however, is quite dated and a bit worn down (mold in the shower, leaky kitchen ceiling and living room puddles during a big rain, washer doesn't drain well) in addition to some oversights like too few towels in the apt (not even 1 per person), no working remotes, dishwasher full of dirty dishes when we arrived, no toilet paper, and a disgusting water kettle -- i think someone had boiled milk in it and it just hadn't been cleaned properly. There was nothing that was a complete deal breaker, but add it all up and it was an inconvenient stay, to say the least. That said, the host himself was WONDERFUL to work with and a complete gentleman.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerika M.

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

Amazing location in a beautiful neighborhood

First off, I’d like to say thank you so so much. This stay was crucial in how we spent our time while we weren’t sightseeing. The place itself is located in Prati, a very cute neighborhood by Vatican City. This stay looks exactly as pictured. It’s in an old building, so it’ll come with old building quirks, but nothing so inconvenient that it’ll ruin your time!! Plus, there’s an elevator, so we didn’t have to go up the stairs too many times. I loved the terrace and spent so much time up there just soaking in the view of St. Peter’s Basilica and Castel Sant’Angelo. You can hear the bustle of the city below you as you enjoy a little light reading, a morning cappuccino, and a smoke. Plus, they provide almost everything you need there: dishes, cooking supplies, sponges, detergent for the washer, a drying rack, a blow dryer, an iron and board, a yoga mat, some books, soap, plenty of towels, extra sheets, and WiFi!! Communication with our host was great. We didn’t have any emergencies, but when we did need something, our host was able to get it done in a timely manner. Everyone I interacted with from this stay was professional and friendly. If you’re looking for a great place with a beautiful view, look no further. I’d come back here again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Archival

4/10 Poor

Billy E.

Overlooking Basilica San Pietro

This was the fifteenth time that we rented an apartment in Rome and it was really a new experience. The view from the terrace at the roof was magnificent, but the place in itself was not taken care of. It was dirty and untidy. The apartment was nice, especially the quiet bedrom. The kitchen was small and unpractical if you, as we usually do, want to cook at home. When we arrived, the cutlery, the porcelain and the pots were badly washed. After our first five days we begun to have problems with the electricity. As soon as we started the dishwasher, the oven or the microwave oven the power went. We sent a message to the host at once. The day after we were told where to look after the fuse box, at the ground floor. Several power failures forced us for the rest of the time, another five days, to go down the stairs from the fourth floor to restart the voltage protection. We did not use the elevator, since we got stuck in it the first day. Moreover, the last days even the water heater gave up. After ten wonderful days in Rome we left a letter in the apartment with all this information. We also e-mailed and texted it to the host, but have not yet got any response. Since the price for this apartment is quite high we - on the basis of our experiences - hesitate to recommend it. Kind regards Billy & Inger
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2016
Verified

6/10 Okay

markus g.

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

Gute Nerven

Die Lage ist super Die Kommunikation und der Check-in eine Katastrophe Div. Emails ohne Antwort, ohne unseren Sohn in Rom hätten wir vermutlich am Flughafen übernachtet Geschirrspüler ohne Funktion, Info dazu ohne Rückmeldung Küche minimal bestückt
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Torsten B.

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

Rom 2024

Gut, Lage und Aussicht. Schlecht, Sauberkeit + Küchenausstattung. Die Lage der Wohnung mit der Aussicht auf den Petersdom war fantastisch. Allerdings lies die Sauberkeit des Bades zu wünschen übrig. Der Fußboden (Laminat) vor dem Bad war dermaßen verfault/aufgegwollen, dass zum Teil es nicht möglich war die Tür zu schließen. Zudem war in und vor der Dusche stärkerer Schimmel vorhanden. Auch zwischen der Waschmaschine und Wand hat der Boden noch nie oder Selten Wasser gesehen. Auch die Toilettenbürste war sehr schmuddelig und sollte mal ausgetauscht werden. In der Küche waren gerade mal 3 Frühstücksteller und Essteller vorhanden. Auch ansonsten war die Küche minimalistisch ausgestattet (kein Küchentuch zum abtrocknen des Geschirrs). Gläser waren auch Mangelware (1 Weinglas...). Zusammengefasst ist zu sagen, dass wir für diesen Preis doch mehr erwartet hätten.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Elsie U.

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Unpleasant experience

The property was not as nice as it looked in pictures online. There was no television, no hot water and some sheets did not look cleaned. The hallway smelled and the property manager went silent on me when we checked out and asked for at least a days refund. We moved to a hotel down the street because we needed showers.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neryl M.

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

Old charm

A great locating and well suited for a holiday for those who can live with somewhat dated amenities like kitchen and bathroom. A delightful roof garden offers views of St Peter's cathetral and the rest of the neighbourhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

John G.

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

Location

Location is perfect only 2 minutes from the Vatican with great views from the large roof terrace of the basilica. The apartment was perfect for the 2 of us for our 3 day visit with the right amount of space in all rooms. Our only slight problem was no hot water on the first morning but this was sorted out quickly with a few messages to the very helpful Olivia, but it did mean no shower that morning. All correspondence was carried out very quickly including the booking of a taxi to and from the airport. The area around the apartment is very nice and quiet with a good selection of restaurants and bars at reasonable prices. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael Z.

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

Amazing !!!

Our unforgettable vacation started at the airport with the car service. Brought us right to the cozy neighborhood. Christoph met us at the front door, helped us with our bags and showed us the apt and our private roof top patio. The restaurants in the neighborhood where great, we liked the one right downstairs best. We set up guided tours to Street Food, Vatican, Colosseum, Pantheon through trip adviser and where not disappointed. We walked everywhere. People are just so nice. My Italian is weak. But not a problem everyone speaks English. We cant wait to go back. We used the washer, cloth line on the roof. Car service picked us up and we where sad to go. Caio, See you next year
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

steve R.

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

Perfect stay

The host was extremely friendly and helpful. They even ordered the airport shuttles for us, and advised us on the cost. The location is close to the Vatican and many shops and restaurants. From the balcony you can see the Vatican. We loved it there, and the accommodations were just as advertised. Very quiet and clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy K.

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

Great location and host

We were running late, and the host was very patient with us. The location was amazing, the rooftop terrace was perfect to enjoy a drink and overlook the city. The area was close to everything, but also very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rehana D.

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

Great stay

We really enjoyed the apartment, especially the wonderful terrace. Check in was easy and the property manager was easy to get a hold of (we wanted to extend our stay, he was very responsive). We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Zachary A.

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

Beautiful apartment

Overall, the apartment is really great! Great location, and the roof deck is awesome. Unfortunately the internet did not work at all through our stay. And it took some time to get addressed and still did not work. Also, there are 2 AC units in the apartment which were an absolute necessity for the summer months. Unfortunately one was barely working and the other one was making loud noises. It would have been super helpful to have some working fans in the property. But I spent every evening sweating on the living room floor just to try to stay cool. Unfortunate, but this place would be perfect for the cooler months.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

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