Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 20 reviews.
Kenneth J
United States · Family · September 2025
“Fun Trip, saw the Pope but residence not up to par”
+Francesco was great, when the was an issue, he took care of it. The location had easy access to Rome's public transportation system. That made getting around Rome & the trip to Pompeii pretty easy. The neighborhood restaurants we pretty good. We visited 2 of the more than once. The burger place (American 'ish) style and a pizza place. Birretta Wine & Food Hamburgeria and Pizza Lu were around the corner, and the staff at both places remembered us.
−The advert said there was a lift available. Yes, but it did NOT go down to the basement where the apt is. One of us was 85+ years old & uses a cane. That was issue #1. Issue two (2) the A/C only covered to main room & kitchen. The bedroom was very hot & only had a fan. The kitchen had 15-20 shot glasses, one coffee cup, and no wine glasses. Yes, we drank wine from water glasses, but expected more from the advert. The "court yard" either didn't make it through the summer or was removed years ago. Italian architecture is tough & not handicapped friendly. The step up to the apt front door is twice the normal step rise. I had to lift our friend up to the front door, landing every time we left. The shower hand-held holders were broken, so I did some bush style fixes so we could shower easily. The property strikes me as a work in process. As a landlord for 40 years, I know what should be available vs. what's an inconvenience. For us, it was more of a camping trip vs. a working residence stay. For travelers in and to America, picture the advert (a Holiday Inn) vs. reality a Motel 6 or less.
John
Germany · Family · September 2025
+Proximity to places. Close to Bus stop. The place was very clean. The owner was very helpful and reliable.
Juan
United States · Group of friends · July 2025
“Staying at DGVatican made our Experience in Italy buonissima”
+Amazing property, great and very kind management, I’m looking forward to comeback here and also spread the word about this property with my friends!
Ioana
Romania · Group of friends · June 2025
“Awesome”
+I don’t understand why a lot of people are complaining in the reviews, I enjoyed my stay, the place is clean, it’s pretty cold without even putting the AC on, confortable, also very close to Vatican, 13 minutes walking, close to Castel Sant Angelo, and it’s not far from the center of Rome either. The host is very nice, and if you have any issue he’ll be there to help you. Overall for me it was a good experience, and I’m sure that if I will ever come back in Rome I will book this apartment.
−A little difficult to find parking, but it wasn’t a big problem, you can pay 4 euros for 8 hours, not a big deal
Nelson
Hungary · Group of friends · June 2025
“It was a lovely stay”
+Location was so central. You can access any part of the city. So spacious for even a group of friends. Neat and nice aesthetics
Nadja
Germany · Group of friends · April 2025
“Exceptional”
+This was our first time in Rome and we were just amazed about this stylish apartment, the interior and the location were fantastic and he even gave us breakfast cards for Tony's Bar, very much recommended!
Charlton
Finland · Solo · March 2025
“Very good”
Rachael
United States · Family · November 2024
“You get what you pay for...”
+Cheap, coffee and croissant included at cafe down the street, location was pretty good. It was secure.
−The bidet was broken. The entire unit was very dark and dank and smelled of mildew. It was very cold and the heater was in the loft, so the heat stayed up there and didn't warm the apartment. Some things were very dirty and dusty. The freezer was disgusting. One bed didn't have sheets on it and there were not enough extra blankets. The bathroom sink and shower faucets were not actually attached, but had been placed in such a way as they looked stable until you touched them; same with the towel rack in the kitchen which is apparently just for decoration. The shelves in the smaller bathroom fall over when you touch them. Everyone either tripped or smashed their feet on the awkward stairs. The loft is only 5ft high and I banged my head on the metal beams a few times. And finally, the cleaner came in while we were gone and left the door unlocked, and then tried to rush us out 30 minutes before check out. We understand it was cheap, but the listing should have been a more accurate representation of what was delivered.
Ian
Colombia · Family · November 2024
“Exceptional”
+The location is perfect
Kurt
Belgium · Group of friends · September 2024
“Basic apartment to sleep and freshen up when visiting beautiful Rome!”
+"Great location in a peaceful area with authentic Italian dining options" The accommodation is situated in a quiet neighborhood with plenty of charming "real Italian" restaurants that aren't geared towards tourists. Because of this, we never felt the need to dine in the city center. The location is quite close to Vatican City and around 4 km from Trastevere. We explored almost the entire city without needing to use buses, metro, or trams. Perfect for those who enjoy walking and discovering hidden gems along the way.
−"Could use some clarity and improvements" The apartment's description is somewhat misleading, which has led to frustrations for previous travelers. The host should clarify in the listing that there is 1 bedroom and 1 mezzanine. This would help manage expectations for future guests. Additionally, the bed on the mezzanine is a kind of sofa bed, as is the one in the small living room, so don't expect the comfort of a regular bed. There are 2 bathrooms, but the showers are not well-installed, requiring extra caution while using them. The kitchen is small but equipped with everything you need for cooking, although we didn’t use it during our stay.