A short walk from St. Peter's Square and Sistine Chapel, The Best view over St. Peter's Dome! has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
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9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire apartment
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 345 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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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.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Internet
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Electric car charging station on site
Car not required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Elevator
Smoking not allowed
Note from host: E'consentito fumare in tarrazza
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the city center
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping mall
Things to do
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Swimming nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
E'consentito fumare in tarrazza
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number IT058091C2PU7D928B
We should mention
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Located in Rome, this apartment is in the city center. Vatican Museums and Castel Sant'Angelo are cultural highlights, and travelers 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 swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling. Visit our Rome travel guide
Is The Best view over St. Peter's Dome! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite 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!?
Check-out 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.
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The Best view over St. Peter's Dome! Reviews
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Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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.
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.
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!!
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!!
Julianne R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Susan
23 December 2025
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.
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!
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.
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!!
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.
Theresa E.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Giles B.
27 May 2025
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.
Giles B.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Archival
8/10 Good
Demetrise and Thomas N.
5 September 2016
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 .
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.
Jennifer B.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Archival
4/10 Poor
Billy E.
6 May 2016
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
Billy E.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2016
Verified
6/10 Okay
markus g.
30 May 2025
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
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.
Torsten B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Elsie U.
5 April 2022
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.