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Elegance in Rome's Heart - Smart Lodging Prime

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2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior detail
Interior
Fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, cookware/dishes/utensils
Dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 345 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Elegance in Rome's Heart - Smart Lodging Prime

Exclusive apartment in Rome's Jewish Ghetto, perfect for a young, dynamic clientele. Its central location on Via del Portico d'Ottavia offers immediate access to a vibrant food and social hub, with late-night venues and ever-lively Roman nightlife. Experience authentic charm and comfort!
Bright and featuring refined local finishes, it boasts an elegant mezzanine for an extra bedroom. This prime spot lets you explore Rome's main attractions on foot, blending comfort with historic authenticity.

This 45 sqm apartment, located on the third floor of a beautiful 18th-century building (no lift), is perfect for young, dynamic guests not sensitive to noise. It offers a spacious living room, a master double bedroom with an ensuite shower bathroom, and a kitchen suitable for light meals. A romantic wooden mezzanine provides an additional queen-size bed.

Amenities include air conditioning, central heating, WiFi, PlayStation 4, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle, espresso, and American coffee machines. For entertainment, there's a 50" Smart TV in the living room and two 32" Smart TVs (one in each sleeping area) with popular streaming software.

Situated in Rome's vibrant Jewish Ghetto, it’s the ideal base for exploring the city's magnificence on foot and immersing yourself in the lively Roman nightlife.

*****ATTENTION PLEASE*****
This apartment is located at the third floor in a building with no lift
Please read the house rules carefully. Thank you

Property manager

Smart Lodgings

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 484 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 IT058091C2Q45ZFH2C

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 the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Map
Roma, Città metropolitana di Roma Capitale

What's nearby

  • Pantheon - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Campo de' Fiori - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Piazza Navona - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Trevi Fountain - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Colosseum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Arenula-Cairoli Tram Station - 3 min walk
  • Rome Quattro Venti Station - 5 min drive
  • Ciampino Airport (CIA) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forno Boccione - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ba'Ghetto - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nonna Betta - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sora Margherita - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Renato Al Ghetto - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Elegance in Rome's Heart - Smart Lodging Prime pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Elegance in Rome's Heart - Smart Lodging Prime?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegance in Rome's Heart - Smart Lodging Prime?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Elegance in Rome's Heart - Smart Lodging Prime located?

Located in Rome City Centre, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Largo di Torre Argentina, Campo de' Fiori and Pantheon. Roman Forum and Piazza Navona are also within 15 minutes. Arenula-Cairoli Tram Station and Arenula-Min. G. Giustizia Tram Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Elegance in Rome's Heart - Smart Lodging Prime Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous!

Absolutely fantastic place to stay! The place was the perfect size for the three of us. Great location and within walking distance to a lot of the historical sites. Woman who manages the property was very helpful in every way. Place was clean, well apportioned and everything was as advertised. Would definately return again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location

Location of apartment was great. Right next to some ruins with places to eat just below. Away from the crowds but close enough to walk everywhere. Host was very accommodating and easy to communicate with. Host was helpful and spoke good English.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best location

My 85 year old father and I stayed at this great property. He managed the steps but it was a bit of a challlenge. The Jewish quarter was fantastic. We loved the kosher restaurants but beyond that it has a vibrancy day and night. Very walkable. A kind note for our host who was very patient about the parking situation. And carrying our luggage up the stairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

nina h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

My 18 year old son and I stayed for 6 nights. The apartment is in a superb location that doesn't quiet until midnight and wakes up early. Overall, we enjoyed having a washer and morning espresso but found dirty pots and pans in the cabinet. There were a lot of spiders (bring your benadryl) but the beds were comfortable and the air conditioning was appreciated. Our host didn't answer messages so we were unclear about the checking out process but overall it was a great place to enjoy Rome.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Nick C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rome apartment review

The apartment was nice and beds were comfortable. The hostess, Michala was very kind to let us check in early and leave our bags before the official check in time. The Jewish ghetto is a great location with many great restaurants nearby. We did experience plumbing problems due to very low water pressure. It was difficult to figure out the shower setting so that hot water was not lost during the shower. Also, the noise from the seagulls at night was so bad, it made it impossible to fall asleep until well after midnight. An upgrade to higher quality windows and a booster pump to increase water pressure would probably help.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very comfortable and clean

This was a great stay. It’s managed by a company rather than an individual owner so it was very well maintained. They did not respond to messages in the app but answered right away if I called. It’s a very rustic design, separated bedroom but plenty of room to stretch out. Very clean bathroom and linens were nice. It’s a three floor walk up but the inside courtyard provides lots of light and breeze. Very close to the Roman center so it’s a great location with lots of cafes and small stores on the street.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Rachel W.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great Location - Bed Situation was weird and unfair

We were a little put off when we checked in, there are 2 beds (1 downstairs and a loft room upstairs). Knowing there were two beds, I knew it would work for our 3 total. The listing did not clean the bed upstairs because we didn't put that we had 3 guests staying. Although I do admit to only putting 2 guests on the listing it seems very odd that they wouldn't clean the 2nd bed. If we wanted to use that bed instead of the one downstairs they would CHARGE YOU. I find this insane. I booked a place with 2 beds for a reason. So because we had 3 guests and they did not clean the bed upstairs they charged us an extra 108 euros. Really ridiculous. There were also no pillows for the 2nd bed anywhere. This is the main reason its getting a 3 star rating. Cleanliness - Overall it was a clean place ( minus the upstairs bed). The sheets on the downstairs bed had a stain that I found the morning of checkout. They make your take your own trash the morning of checkout, they have a map that says its a 4 minute walk. It was not, the map is not correct and it was a struggle to find the bins. Took us 20 mins. Noise - just note that this is a lively area with restaurants right underneath so there will be noise until around midnight or so. The windows don't really shut this noise out. I would recommend staying here solely based on its location to everything. Just want to note the bed situation and extra money you will be charged if you don't put exact amount of guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

T B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint little apartment - walk friendly

Charming atmosphere with great character. Comfortable beds and adequate space. Nice natural light. Only one bathroom which is in the main bedroom. The place is on the top floor so there are at lot of stairs! (not good if you have mobility issues).
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Betty v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sfeervol en centraal gelegen appartement

Het appartement was zeer centraal gelegen. De meeste bezienswaardigheden zijn goed te voet te bereiken en anders is er ook genoeg aanbod van openbaar vervoer in de buurt. Ondanks de zeer toeristische straat waaraan het appartement ligt was het ‘s nachts rustig (in februari). Er is geen autoverkeer omdat de wijk daarvoor slechts toegankelijk is met een speciale vergunning. Dit in verband met het feit dat er veel Joodse instellingen in de buurt zijn (synagoge, scholen, restaurants). Om die reden is de wijk ook goed beveiligd door politie en militairen.De keukenuitrusting kan beter: wat meer glaswerk, zoals wijnglazen, een schaar, wat theeglazen.Reparaties (kapotte lampen bv)) werden redelijk snel uitgevoerd door Gabriele die goed bereikbaar was.Verwarming werkte prima. Weinig waterdruk in de douche, maar dat geldt waarschijnlijk voor veel hooggelegen appartementen. Een nieuwe wc-borstel is ook geen overbodige luxe. Er is een redelijke conditie nodig voor de 60 treden die beklommen moeten worden om het appartement te bereiken.Wat ik niet op de VRBO site heb gezien, maar wat in de ‘huisregels’ schijnt te staan, is dat je voor het gebruik van het bed in de mezzanine 50 bij moet betalen. Was voor ons een verrassing.Wij hebben er een mooie 10 dagen doorgebracht.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Kerstin W.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Rom

Lage des Appartements sehr gut. Ausstattung wie beschrieben,allerdings mit dem Charme der Zeit besetzt. Handhabung der Duscharmatur gewöhnungsbedürftig.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our opinion

Overall, very good but two things:-1 the water container for the a/c was overflowing and obviously had not been emptied for days. Difficult to empty because it was so full and heavy. 2. A little more honesty about the stairs to the flat. We had to plan our day to avoid going up and down more than twice per day
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mercè P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saya S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Uniquely Roman stay

My partner, sister, and I enjoyed exploring San Angelo and Trastevere from this charming apartment. The only bathroom is adjacent to the downstairs bedroom. Thankfully, we are all very familiar and it was not a problem, but something to be aware of if you plan to have someone staying in the loft.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024