House Fornaci | Apartment in Vatican, Rome

Great location by the Vatican

Great place, great location…

this property is very close to the Vatican.

The location of the apt was very good. The Vatican was 5 mins away, bus stops to travel around the city were very close and some good restaurants were right outside as well as the train being within walking distance. The apt itself was adequate and clean and plenty of sleeping space for a bigger group. The kitchen was not very well stocked but other than that it served its purpose.

The location is excellent, but the issues began with the agent immediately after booking. She demanded additional funds above the amount the app charged my credit card. She said I was over filling the apartment by having six people in my party even though the listing said it slept 8. She demanded an extra fee and a special “Rome tax” it in cash upon arrival. For five months she refused to update the contact online so we could pay by credit card. This made my entire group weary of weather we would be let into the space. It felt like a shake down. We booked the apartment the night before we arrived so we could walk in at 7 am after our flight arrived. The agent that met us was a man, and demanded the cash. He wanted our passports but we refused to hand them over. He left seemingly happy with the cash. On our last day our taxi was at noon. The cleaning lady started at 11 as expected but she was unaware of our pre-existing offer to leave the bags in the hall of the apartment while we waited at the cafe. When we returned at 11:30 she forced us out even though I was trying to contact the agent. My husband then waited in the lobby of the building with the bags as there is no sidewalk in front of the building to wait for the taxi. Only the entryway for the restaurant on the first floor. The cleaning lady called a service to have us removed from the lobby 15 minutes before our taxi arrived. They threatened to call the police for us harassing the cleaning lady.

This was the perfect spot for our stay. Great location for what we were looking for. The team was very helpful with all the transfers to and from. Would definitely recommend!

You can roll out of bed and be in Vatican City in about three minutes. Walking distance to the Pantheon and Trevi fountain, and a short taxi ride to the Coliseum. Upon arrival a host was waiting at the door, thankfully, because it could be a little tricky to find the first time. Restaurants and bars within 5 yards of the front door. It was clean and convenient. Would definitely stay their again.

We have stayed here before which is why we chose it again for our time in Rome. The flat was clean and inviting, the air conditioning in each room was phenomenal. The proximity to restaurants and the Vatican was amazing and you could walk anywhere in Rome in a matter of minutes, The Pantheon, Piazza Novella, Trevi Fountain, Castel Sant Angelo, etc. We will definitely be staying here anytime we come to Rome as long as it’s available. My friends, family, and I highly recommend this location for anyone wanting to stay in Rome and see the sights.

This was a great location for the Vatican and other cites nearby. There was plenty of room for our large family. Easy access to transportation. I’d recommend more toilet paper and to have paper towels to host 7 people. These were easy enough to find at local stores only a minute walk away from the apartment.

House Fornaci was a charming apartment for our family of 6 to stay in Rome. It served as a great starting point to explore the Vatican and all the historic points of interest. Sara was super accommodating! Not a single complaint here!