Three homes between Prati and the Vatican, chosen for those who want to explore Rome on foot, with St Peter's, the Vatican Museums and Metro Line A just minutes away. Book directly with your host.
8.8-9.7 on Booking.com Digital check-in Metro Line A 3 minutes away
MDS Apartments was created for people who want to experience the city like a local: three apartments in well-connected areas, personally looked after by Massimiliano De Santis, who takes care of you from your very first enquiry right through to check-out.
Each home suits a different kind of trip: the family visiting the Vatican, the couple looking for peace and quiet, the guest in Rome for work.
«Make yourself at home in Rome.»
Prati, Aurelio and Trionfale: St Peter's, the Vatican Museums and Metro Line A always within easy walking distance.
Digital check-in: you'll receive your instructions before you travel and can let yourself in, even late in the evening.
Message Massimiliano on WhatsApp for tips, transfers, restaurants or anything unexpected. A real person, not a call centre.
Choose according to your trip: a spacious family home in Prati, a brand-new studio for two, or an apartment for five right next to the Vatican Museums.
Two-bedroom apartment · Via Ottaviano 25
85 m² of light-filled space in the heart of Prati, a ten-minute walk from St Peter's Square.
Renovated studio · Via Gregorio VII 242
A freshly renovated studio for two, bright and quiet.
Family apartment · Via Angelo Emo 5
56 m² for families, two minutes from Cipro metro station and seven from the Vatican Museums.
Guide prices per night for the whole apartment: we confirm the exact price for your dates and number of guests on WhatsApp.
Every question goes straight to Massimiliano, before and during your stay. No middlemen.
Choose your apartment and dates: your request is written for you, and we confirm availability and price before you book.
Instructions and access code before you arrive: no waiting around for keys.
Licensed private drivers from Fiumicino, Ciampino and the train stations, arranged by us.
Golf cart tours with our partners at Exploring Rome, bookable whenever you like.
Trattorias, markets and walking routes chosen by people who live in the neighbourhood.
Reviews from verified stays on Booking.com, quoted word for word in their original language.
«Emplacement plus qu'exceptionnel! En face du Vatican!
Dans un très joli immeuble typique, dans une rue commerçante avec toutes les commodités à côté (boutiques, supérette, boulangeries, glaciers, restaurants très bons etc...), très proches des lieux touristiques (Vatican, Castel San Angelo...).
Hôte très agréable, disponible à tout moment pour répondre à…»Boníssima opció per visitar Roma
«El lloc era molt confortable. Els meus fills han valorat la televisió (que s'agraeix després d'un dia de caminada per Roma). A més a mes està prop d'un restaurant, supermercats, el Vaticà i una boca de metro. Arribar i aparcar va ser extremadament senzill. Res a dir. Ha estat excel·lent»Great position and great apartment
«The apartment has been newly renovated. The bed is very comfortable, there is AC that during this hot summer was a blessing, a fridge and stove. Everything was working perfectly and it felt like home for the whole duration of the staying. The position is very convenient, right in front of the bus stop and close to the Metro and St. Peter»Schöner Aufenthalt in Rom , danke auch an Noemi☀️
«Eine schöne saubere Wohnung in einem schönen Gebäude- wir hatten alles was wir für unseren Aufenthalt benötigten.
Das Frühstück ist Italienisch - Kekse und Saft. Wir haben es dankend angekommen und gegessen.
Sehr zentral gelegen in einer Fußgängerzone fußläufig der Vatikanstadt, der Metro, eines Supermarktes, Imbisse, Restaurants, Shops etc, wirklich…»Consigliatissimo!
«Appartamento situato al centro di Roma
Pulito ordinato
Host sempre presente
Ottimo veramente tornerò!»Buon appartamento per qualità prezzo
«Tutto abbastanza compatto ma molto accogliente, possibilità di farsi da mangiare autonomamente avendo il supermercato letteralmente sotto l'appartamento in caso c'è anche il popeyes, anche quello appena sotto l'appartamento, poi si è vicini anche alla città del Vaticano»Three addresses just a short distance from one another, all handy for St Peter's, the Vatican Museums and Metro Line A.
| Ottaviano Apart → St Peter's Square | about 850 m · 11 min on foot |
|---|---|
| Ottaviano Apart → Ottaviano metro (Line A) | about 250 m · 3 min on foot |
| Vatican Cozy Retreat → Vatican Museums entrance | about 500 m · 7 min on foot |
| Vatican Cozy Retreat → Cipro metro (Line A) | about 150 m · 2 min on foot |
| St Peter Urban Loft → Roma San Pietro station | about 1.4 km · 19 min on foot |
Estimated walking distances.
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We'll meet you at the airport or station with a licensed private driver and take you back when it's time to leave. Just tell us your arrival time and how much luggage you have, and we'll arrange a transfer to suit you.
Thanks to our partnership with Exploring Rome, you can discover the city aboard a golf cart with a driver-guide: a relaxed way to see lots of sights in just a few hours, ideal with children or for anyone who can't walk far.
Check-in is self-service: before you arrive, you'll receive instructions and an access code by WhatsApp or text message. Arriving late? No problem, just let us know.
From the Ottaviano Apart (Via Ottaviano 25), St Peter's Square is about 800 metres away, roughly a ten-minute walk. From the Vatican Cozy Retreat (Via Angelo Emo 5), the entrance to the Vatican Museums is about 7 minutes away. The St Peter Urban Loft (Via Gregorio VII 242) is about 25 minutes on foot, or just a few minutes by bus.
Check-in is from 16:00 and check-out is by 10:00. Arriving later is absolutely fine, as check-in is digital. If you need different times, drop us a message and we'll do our best.
It's all digital: before you arrive, you'll receive the instructions and access code by WhatsApp or text message. By law we have to register an identity document for every guest, so we'll ask you for these before your arrival.
No. The Roma Capitale city tax is paid separately: for holiday apartments it is currently €6 per person per night, up to a maximum of 10 consecutive nights. Children up to the age of 10 are exempt.
By taxi, at the city's fixed fare to the centre; or take the Leonardo Express to Termini, then Metro Line A towards Battistini (get off at Ottaviano or Cipro). Alternatively, we can book you a private transfer with a licensed driver.
Same care, same host: choose your next destination.
For bookings, information or special requests, you'll hear back from us personally. In Italian and in English.
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