A Secret History
6 guests
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2 bedrooms, 3 beds
2 bathrooms
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This recently refurbished yet authentic home in Italy’s hot-blooded capital city can be yours for a little as 3 nights or for as long as a month or more. Located in the medieval neighbourhood of Borgo Pio, this home’s serene yet rustic interior, complete with wooden floors and ceilings, is reflective of its heritage and yet perfectly suited to modern living. In the mornings you’ll want to take your coffee in the light filled sitting room and pore over one of this home’s many coffee table books before heading out for a day of sightseeing. Adjacent to the Vatican City, you’ll be perfectly placed to enjoy a stroll through picturesque, pedestrianised streets, before marvelling at the scale and majesty of Saint Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel. Return via the Passetto Papale (a view of which can be seen from your home’s terrace), a semi-secret passageway connecting the Vatican to the mighty Castel Sant Angelo — commissioned by Hadrian as a mausoleum, formerly a papal fortress and finally a museum — before stopping for a drink or a bite to eat and embracing la dolce vita. Stay local and dine alfresco at one of Borgo Pio’s many restaurants, literally on this home’s doorstep, or venture a little further into Trastevere, one of Rome’s most vivacious neighbourhoods famous for its trattorias, pizzerias, and fine dining as well as bars and nightclubs. Alternatively, cross the beautiful Ponte Sant’Angelo to reach the city centre. If entertaining from home is your bag, this home’s fully equipped kitchen means you can rustle up meals for friends in no time. The majority of major attractions are within walking distance but if your boots aren’t made for walking, there are also metro and bus stops nearby.
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What to expect
Highlights
Wander through the medieval streets of Rome's Borgo Pio before marvelling at the scale and beauty of Saint Peter's Basilica
Dine alfresco in the picturesque and primarily pedestrianised streets of the Borgo Pio
Treasure your home's unique position overlooking a secret papal passageway behind the marvellous Saint Peter's Basilica
Wake up in the comfortable bedrooms feeling rested and ready for another day of Rome sightseeing
Sit down to an Italian feast at the living area's dining table
Catch up on work at one of the home's desk spaces
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Home truths
This home is on the first floor of a building with no lift, so it may not be suitable for those with limited mobility
Guests five and six would be sleeping on a double sofa bed in the living area – if you're looking for a home with ample space for socialising we'd recommend this home for four guests only
The bedrooms have an interconnecting door
No parties or events are allowed at this home – guests are asked to respect the quiet hours here, which are after 10pm
You may hear some noise from the street
There are desks in both bedrooms if you need to catch up on some work during your stay
The building's entrance is shared with the other residents
About this stay
Amenities
Desk / workplace
Laptop friendly workspace
Wi-fi
Air conditioning
Washing machine
Balcony / patio
TV
Dishwasher
Bedrooms & bathrooms
2 bedrooms, 3 beds
2 bathrooms
Extras
VIP services
Luggage storage
Additional fees
There's no free parking at this home, but you can pay to use the nearby public car park
If you'll be arriving between 8pm and 11pm, you'll be charged a late arrival fee of €30 – arrivals between 11pm and 8am will be subject to a late arrival fee of €50
Your host can provide a cot and high chair for little ones for an additional fee of €40 per stay
Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Borgo
Just beyond the walls of the Vatican City, behind St. Peter's Basilica and located along the right bank of the Tiber river, you'll find the small neighbourhood of Borgo. Due to its coat of arms featuring a lion, the area is also known as Leonine City. Castel Sant'Angelo, originally the emperor Hadrian's tomb and now a museum filled with paintings and sculptures, looms over the district. Its roof terrace, which...
Get around
Airport
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino
39 min
Subway station
Ottaviano
11 min
Train station
Roma S.Pietro
17 min
Bus stop
Vitelleschi
2 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
2 min
Cafe
1 min
Pharmacy
1 min
Points of interest
Beach
Manila Beach
54 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
No pets
No smoking
No parties or events
Good to know
Arrival from 15:00
Departure before 10:00
On floor 1, steps only
Air con
Wifi
Cancellation policy
Up until
5
days
Cancel at least 5 days before your check-in date for a full refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 5 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Federico
This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Federico loves sports, movies, and travelling the world. He's a lovely guy who really enjoys hosting and is always eager to go the extra mile to help guests have the best possible stay.
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