Rome is an open-air museum, sprinkled with historical ruins and architectural wonders. When planning a visit to the Eternal City, it only makes sense to stay somewhere with magical panoramas – why settle for anything less? To help you plan, our travel experts at Plum Guide have put together this list of Airbnb alternatives in Rome with a view. From romantic love nests to sprawling apartments, these homes offer mesmerising vistas of the city.
Choose Your Way
Choose Your Way, Plum Guide home in Rome
This penthouse apartment boasts amazing views of the Colosseum. The landmark is practically within arm’s reach, so you won’t have to worry about getting up early to beat the crowds. There are many vantage points to take it all in, but our favourite is the spacious terrace with room for eating, drinking and socialising – there’s even a covered area for afternoon naps. And while the vistas may be the highlight, but the interiors are also worth admiring. Elegant yet homely, expect to find plush seating, decorative ceilings and ornate details. Each of the three en-suite bedrooms are beautifully dressed, but we particularly like the main bedroom with its grand canopy and picture-perfect views of the Colosseum. Other landmarks are within easy walking distance, such as the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain and Palazzo Bonaparte. After a busy day out, relax your aching muscles in the tub before a nightcap on the terrace.
Pensieri Stupendi
Pensieri Stupendi, Plum Guide home in Rome
Couples in search of Airbnb alternatives in Rome with a view will fall in love with this apartment the moment they step inside. It wouldn’t look out of place in a magazine with its bespoke wallpaper, sleek marble countertops and chequerboard floors. Wake up each morning in your luxurious bed (turned daily for free) and freshen up in the marble bathroom before making an espresso in the kitchen. Take it onto the balcony and gaze out at Piazza della Rotonda, overlooked by the majestic Pantheon. We can’t think of a better way to start your day, watching the city come to life and taking as many photos as you can. With bars and restaurants on your doorstep and attractions like the Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona under ten minutes away on foot, this is the ideal base for a Roman holiday.
Godown
Godown, Plum Guide home in Rome
As soon as you arrive at this sixth-floor loft apartment, you’ll want to drop your bags and head straight onto the terrace to soak up the incredible panoramas. Overlooking the rooftops of Rome, the outdoor space is where you’ll spend most of your days when you’re not out and about – there’s even a covered area for dining and relaxing with friends and family. Inside, the home is bright and airy with a certain country charm, with white-washed walls and wooden floors. Gather around the kitchen island to cook delicious pasta dishes, and when you’re full, retire to the living room for a glass of wine and a round of board games. If you feel like dessert, indulge in artisan chocolate at Said Since 1923, a two-minute walk away. You’re also just a twenty-minute walk from Roma Termini station if you feel like exploring further.
Keeping Time
Keeping Time, Plum Guide home in Rome
If you’re really looking to splash out, this is the perfect home for celebrations and special occasions. Let’s talk about the outside space first. With four terraces, you’ll be spoilt for choice when taking in the views of Piazza Venezia and Capitoline Hill. There’s room for sunbathing and alfresco meals, and there’s even an air-conditioned dining area for those balmy summer evenings. Inside, you’ll be forgiven for thinking you’ve just stepped into an 18th-century palace. The decadent interiors are fit for royalty, decked out in marble floors, wall frescoes, exquisite artwork and ornate furniture. It’ll be difficult to leave, but you’ll want to make the most of your central location by exploring the city’s top attractions on foot. When you’re all tired out, indulge in a soak in the Jacuzzi tub before placing dibs on the main bedrooms with its spiral staircase, private dressing room and canopied bed.
Three Coins in the Fountain
Three Coins in the Fountain, Plum Guide home in Rome
Located on the top floor of an 18th-century palazzo, this penthouse apartment has been designed to make the most of the cityscapes. There are multiple terraces, including a stunning rooftop terrace with breathtaking panoramas of the majestic Victor Emmanuel II National Monument and other landmarks. You can spend all day and night out here, with an array of seating areas, bedrooms that lead out onto terraces and covered sections when you need to escape the sun. Inside, the glass walls let in plenty of natural light to create a bright and welcoming space to socialise with your guests. When you feel like a shopping trip, Via del Corso, Rome’s main shopping street, is just on your doorstep, while the Trevi Fountain and Pantheon are reachable in eight minutes on foot. When your legs are tired, come home and enjoy a glass of wine in the rooftop hot tub.
Impero
Impero, Plum Guide home in Rome
When it comes to Airbnb alternatives in Rome with amazing views, this has to be one of our favourite spots. Imagine waking up each morning to the Colosseum in all its glory. Why stand in a packed crowd of tourists when you can sightsee from the comfort of your bed or living room? Warm summer evenings are our favourite time to visit, when you can throw open the window and sip on a glass of Prosecco while gazing at the ancient amphitheatre. The interiors are equally as grand, with plush velvet armchairs, marble bathrooms and two luxurious bedrooms. There’s a well-equipped kitchen, but with Rome’s restaurants just a short walk away, we don’t think you’ll get around to using it much – we recommend Il Tempio di Iside, one of the best seafood restaurants in the city.
A Roman Affair
A Roman Affair, Plum Guide home in Rome
Travelling to Rome with a large group? This five-bedroom penthouse apartment is ideal for socialising, with ample space for everyone to gather or have a private moment when needed. Spread across two floors, there are two kitchens and multiple living areas to relax in. But with a private chef available as part of the VIP services, you may be tempted to leave the cooking to the professional. There’s also a small home gym if you need to burn off all the pasta, or swap the weights for a book, which you can get stuck into on the rooftop terrace. The panoramas from up here are unrivalled, with views of the city and the River Tiber. If you’re visiting with kids, the Children’s Museum is just a nine-minute walk, while Villa Borghese is reachable in nineteen.
Trajan’s Chambers
Trajan's Chambers, Plum Guide home in Rome
Looking out at the Imperial Forums and the Victor Emmanuel II National Monument, you'd expect the interiors of this home to match the incredible architecture outside. And it certainly delivers, with polished parquet floors, antique furnishings and elegant drapes across the windows, perfectly framing those vistas. Many of Rome's notable landmarks, such as the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Pantheon, are under a fifteen-minute walk, so you'll be in no hurry to go out and explore. Instead, pour a glass of bubbly and take the city in from the Juliet balcony, or gather around the fireplace in the living room to catch up with your loved ones. There's a workspace in the main bedroom, but realistically, how much are you expecting to get done with such beautiful buildings outside your window? And with the range of activities that your host, Gian, can organise, you won't have much time to take out your laptop anyway.
Sandalwood & Bergamot
Sandalwood & Bergamot, Plum Guide home in Rome
Rounding up our list of Airbnb alternatives in Rome with a view is this romantic little bolthole. You’ll be treated to a front-row seat to the Trevi Fountain, so close you could toss a coin in from your window. The floral wallpaper, vintage furniture and beamed ceilings create a cosy, cottage-like feel to the home. There’s a small kitchen for cooking up simple meals, but there’s an endless choice of romantic restaurants within walking distance – we recommend Pane e Salame, just two minutes away. After dinner, come home and crack open a bottle of wine. Get comfy on the window seat, taking in the magical sights of the fountain all lit up. You won’t want to tear your eyes away from the window, but the sumptuous bed is worth an early night.
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