{"id":3144,"date":"2015-12-09T18:10:44","date_gmt":"2015-12-09T17:10:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/afriendinrome.it\/?p=3144"},"modified":"2026-04-13T10:40:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T09:40:10","slug":"apartments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/afriendinrome.it\/?p=3144","title":{"rendered":"Apartments"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/afriendinrome.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/g01.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-3147 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/afriendinrome.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/g01-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"g01\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afriendinrome.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/g01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/afriendinrome.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/g01.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/afriendinrome.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/g01-220x147.jpg 220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><em>[revised April 2026] <\/em>Apartments are a great solution for families with kids, parties of several people and &#8211; in general &#8211; when you spend more than a couple of days in town and you really want to experience the local life. This way you can even save a bit (especially if you waive a very central location) or bargain the best value for your money renting a flat (we all live in flats in Rome, forget that wonderful private villa you booked once in Tuscany!) in a historical building overlooking a charming narrow street of the Renaissance district.<\/p>\n<p>There are many good companies specialising in the short-let business, we just recommend the \u201clocally based\u201d, as they have the chance to help you out in case of need and they test the apartments on a regular basis.\u00a0But we also have some <strong>friends renting their own properties<\/strong>\u00a0without intermediation of a company. This option gives you less chances of finding the flat available on the chosen date, but better deals if you are lucky. Here they are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rometrasteverehome.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rome Trastevere Homes:<\/a> a company managing more than 20 apartments, but with a personal touch. They are all located in the area between Trastevere and Piazza Navona (plus a touch of &#8220;Testaccio&#8221;) and cater from 1 to 8 people (but also a solution of 3 apartments in the same building for larger parties).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inromeinloveinbike.it\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">In Rome in love in bike<\/a>: Marzia and Tony started this adventure with passion in the dramatic year of Covid-19 and never lost their enthusiasm. They welcome you in a bright apartment in the modern side of Trastevere, well connected to the centre by train and tram (n\u00b08), but they will pass on you their love for the two wheels (and we totally agree!). The apartment has just been renovated, is quiet and large. Baby and pet friendly.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.welcometor-home.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Welcome to R-home<\/a>: a series of nice apartments and the attentive and kind hospitality of our friend Chiara.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/rooms\/24073001?guests=1&amp;adults=1&amp;s=12&amp;user_id=1138475&amp;ref_device_id=bf98b88983adced9&amp;_branch_match_id=445948690180450530\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cavour Street 166 Luxury House<\/a>: a newly renovated apartment\u00a0on the first floor of a period building, walking distance from the Colosseum, in the characteristic Monti district. It can accommodate 6 to 8 people with 3 \u00a0bedrooms, a living room, fully equipped kitchen and large bathroom. Air conditioning and all the comfort you expect to enjoy your holiday are provided, but especially the help of 2 great hosts, Pier and Andrea.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.it\/rooms\/plus\/23443122?source_impression_id=p3_1573658389_BWb6ZslGci4W5sRw#modal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Estrosa abitazione d&#8217;artista<\/a>: walking distance from the Colosseum, bright and cozy. The highlight are the spacious terrace, a &#8220;summer living room&#8221; \u00a0and the efficiency of the hosts Andrea and Pierpaolo.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.it\/rooms\/29400222?source_impression_id=p3_1573660651_OIcl4iqKHhESQcWA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Villari Studio<\/a>: walking distance from the Colosseum, this bright one-bedroom apartment enjoys a pleasant terrace overlooking the roofs of Rome. Andrea and Pierpaolo are the welcoming hosts of this sparkling clean studio<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.it\/rooms\/27011628?source_impression_id=p3_1579723127_xj4gUzmjQPY%2BKn79\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alberico II street Vaticano<\/a>: an intimate apartment up to 4 people, walking distance from St. Peter&#8217;s Basilica and the Vatican Museums. On two floors.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.co.uk\/rooms\/31924645?source_impression_id=p3_1580735775_Y7ziILyLhQ5Fajah\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tasso street<\/a>: a large apartment catering up 9 people with 2 shared bathrooms and a small but fully equipped kitchen+ separate dining room. You can reach the Colosseum in 10&#8242; walking and you are just next to the basilica of St. John, the Museum of Liberation and metro A &#8220;Manzoni&#8221; station.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inromeinloveinbike.it\/en\/apartment\/LaPetiteSissiVaticanoRomaApartment\/1283834\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">La Petite Sissi<\/a>: in\u00a0 Vatican area and near a metro A line stop (Cipro), this 40 square meter apartment is perfect for a couple (it&#8217;s possible to add a cot) and managed by our friends Tony and Marzia of &#8220;In Rome in love in bike&#8221;.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inromeinloveinbike.it\/en\/apartment\/FallinlovewithRomaVaticano\/2190626\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fall in love with Roma Vaticano<\/a>: Marzia and Tony did it again and offer another apartment near the Vatican city for larger parties, here you can accommodate up to 7 people in a clean, friendly and fully furnished house.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.it\/rooms\/1500184282725363554?source_impression_id=p3_1769964969_P3Oo0gRK_G_SqbLW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Domus Giuliana<\/a>: located on\u00a0 elegant Via Giulia you have an historical apartment at your disposal with 3 rooms, a nice terrace to dine out, period furniture and details like a XVIII century fireplace!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Go back to <a href=\"https:\/\/afriendinrome.it\/?p=2640\">&#8220;Sleeping in Rome&#8221;<\/a> section.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[revised April 2026] Apartments are a great solution for families with kids, parties of several people and &#8211; in general &#8211; when you spend more than a couple of days in town and you really want to experience the local life. 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