Modern apartments in a 16th-century building steps from Piazza Navona, with equipped kitchens and the real life of Rome's historic centre.
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Navona Open Space Apartments is a 4-star aparthotel housed in a 16th-century building in the heart of Rome, a 5-minute walk from Castel Sant’Angelo and 500 metres from Piazza Navona. The property offers apartments and suites equipped with free WiFi, ideal for those seeking the independence of a home without giving up the convenience of hotel-style service.
The accommodations, ranging from studios to a two-level penthouse with terrace, are all air-conditioned and include a living area with sofa bed, a fully equipped kitchen with microwave oven and Nespresso coffee machine, and a private bathroom with shower and hairdryer. Some units offer a balcony, terrace or views over the rooftops of the historic centre, while the larger types are suited to families or small groups.
An Italian-style breakfast is served every morning, and staff are happy to arrange guided tours of the city. The area around the property, just steps from bars, shops and restaurants, allows guests to reach the Pantheon and St. Peter’s Square on foot in under 15 minutes, while a bus stop 50 metres away quickly connects to the Colosseum and the capital’s other main attractions.
The apartments at Navona Open Space Apartments cover a wide range, from the 30 sqm studio up to the 145 sqm two-level penthouse with panoramic terrace. All types share air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen with microwave oven and coffee machine, a private bathroom with shower and soundproofed walls, a detail not to be taken for granted for a property overlooking the streets of the historic centre. A living area is always present, often with an additional sofa bed useful for extra guests.
What sets the different options apart is mainly space and view: some units look out over the city, others over a quiet inner courtyard or a silent street, while the larger types add a balcony, patio or private terrace. Larger families will find room in the apartments with two separate bedrooms and multiple bathrooms, while couples can opt for the more compact studios, carefully finished with details such as bathroom amenity sets or the welcome wine offered in some superior categories.
A studio with rooftop city views, among the largest in the property with 40 sqm available. It has a living area separate from the sleeping area, a kitchenette with microwave oven and a private bathroom with shower.
The most compact type in the property, designed for couples, located on the ground floor for quick and easy access. A kitchenette with microwave oven and a private bathroom with shower complete the unit.
Compared to the Luxury, it gains a few extra square metres and a 55-inch Smart TV, alongside the same city view. Suited to families or small groups thanks to the sofa bed in the living room.
With a private entrance and a bedroom separate from the living room, it is the first type in the range to offer its own terrace in addition to the balcony. Bathroom with shower and bidet, washing machine and TV with streaming services.
One of the property’s most spacious apartments, with a private entrance and a bedroom separate from the living room. The equipped kitchen with hob and oven allows for preparing full meals, and the view takes in the city.
The largest and most elaborate accommodation on offer, a two-level penthouse with two separate bedrooms, three bathrooms and city views. It has a barbecue on the terrace and a minibar, ideal for large groups or extended families.
Designed for couples, with a private entrance and a bedroom separate from the living room. Among the few to offer complimentary wine or champagne on arrival, along with a view of a city landmark.
With two separate bedrooms and two bathrooms, it is among the types best suited to two couples travelling together or with children. A balcony, city view and soundproofed walls complete a layout designed for each guest’s privacy.
Navona Open Space Apartments offers a range of services geared towards everyday life in an apartment, starting with the full kitchen present in every unit, complete with kitchenette, refrigerator, utensils and coffee machine, and the washing machine available in most accommodations. A private bathroom with amenity set and hairdryer is guaranteed everywhere, as is air conditioning and soundproofing, a useful detail given the location in the historic centre.
Among the general services, luggage storage, currency exchange, concierge service and the option to arrange walking or cycling tours, pub crawls and local culture lessons stand out. Attention to families is not lacking either, with family rooms available and babysitting service on request.
On the dining side, guests can count on an on-site café, a bar and room service, with the option of requesting fruit or wine/champagne to make the stay even more special.
Navona Open Space Apartments occupies a 16th-century building on Via Di Panico, one of the small streets linking the Tiber to Piazza Navona, in the most authentically Roman quarter of the historic centre. Around the property you can feel the atmosphere of cobbled alleys, with artisan workshops, small restaurants and cafés such as Ristochicco and Julian Cafe just steps from the entrance door.
Walking distances are the real strength: Castel Sant’Angelo is about 250 metres away, Piazza Navona is 500 metres away, and the Pantheon can be reached in under 15 minutes on foot. St. Peter’s Square is also less than a kilometre away. Those arriving by plane can rely on Fiumicino Airport at about 18 km and Ciampino Airport at 14 km, while the Lepanto and Ottaviano metro stations, both about 1.3 km away, quickly connect to the rest of the city; a bus stop just 50 metres away leads to the Colosseum.
The area is suited to both a cultural holiday and a more relaxed one: within a few tens of minutes on foot you can reach Campo de’ Fiori market, the Trevi Fountain and Piazza di Spagna, while in summer the evenings come alive with outdoor venues and strolls along the Tiber. In winter, the Vatican museums and the district’s baroque churches offer itineraries sheltered from the cold, while the Trastevere neighbourhood is about a 20-minute walk away for an evening dinner.
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Guests especially praise the location, rated 9.4, and the staff’s helpfulness, at 8.8. Cleanliness and comfort remain at solid levels, while the value for money and general services receive more modest scores, reflecting a good stay with room for improvement.
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Yes, Navona Open Space Apartments accepts pets on request, with a possible surcharge to be confirmed with the property.
No, Navona Open Space Apartments does not offer free on-site parking, as it is located in the historic centre of Rome.
Navona Open Space Apartments is about 500 metres from Piazza Navona, reachable in a few minutes on foot through the streets of the historic centre.
Yes, Navona Open Space Apartments offers free WiFi in all accommodations.
Yes, all apartments at Navona Open Space Apartments have a full kitchen or kitchenette, with microwave oven and coffee machine.
Late check-in after 20:30 incurs a surcharge of EUR 15, rising to EUR 35 after 23:30; arrival time must be communicated in advance.
