The location is great! Close to the pedestrian area of Trastevere.
Buyer Beware. This place looked nothing like the pictures. The host used bright pro-lighting to showcase the apartment; and it looks very appealing on the website. But the reality was far more grim: the apartment is dimly lit, dusty and just very creepy. The walls are scuffed; dust everywhere; grease on/near the stove; and the furnishings are little more than thrift-shop discards.
To make matters worse, the queen bed in the bedroom is a pull-out sofa wedged against the wall with access from only one side! When my 6-foot husband laid down to preview how a week in a small bed could work, he discovered his feet extended nearly a foot past the edge of the bed. That was the deal-breaker. We exited after 5 minutes and found a better, much nicer place.
Also, check in was dubious. We didn't receive final access instructions until we were literally sitting on the front steps of the apartment and had called booking.com for assistance. A few hours earlier we had been contacted via WhatsApp by the rental agent--which was not immediately a red-flag (we have had similar experiences with AirBnB & VRBO). But the agent kept insisting that we had to pay the room tax & upload our passport info via an unauthorized website before we could enter the apartment. Since booking.com repeatedly warns travelers to not provide personal or financial info off the booking.com platform, we were extremely concerned and contacted booking.com for assistance. Of course, by then we were granted access. That should have been the tip-off that something was not right.
We have traveled extensively and have stayed in our share of funky hostels, as well as high-end, luxury hotels. We are not picky if we know what to expect. In the case of this apartment, we walked in with high expectations (based on the photos and the booking.com yellow 4-star rating), but were extremely disappointed and, literally, creeped out.
1 / 10
Terrible state of the appartment with dirt, mold and ants
Location is good but the building looks abondoned
Unfortunately, we were very unsatisfied with this apartment and decided to check out early. The apartment was not properly cleaned before our arrival: there was dust on the floors, furniture, shower and bathroom door carry level of dirt not cleaned for a long time. There is also mold in the bathroom above the shower and around a leaking window, which made the space unhealthy, especially for our young children.
The kitchen hygiene was poor. The dishwasher smelled very bad and the filter appeared not to have been cleaned for a long time, the cutlery was not properly clean, and we had to wash everything by hand. On the night of the arrival her found a few ants around the sink and later found dozens more inside the cupboard under the sink. To make matters worse, there was a used sanitary pad stuck to the lid of the bathroom bin, which was really shocking and unacceptable.
Overall, the apartment is in need of renovation: dirty walls, a terrace door without a handle (an issue already mentioned in previous reviews from years ago), and a noisy terrace roof that made sleeping difficult during rain. Due to these issues, we photographed everything and moved to another apartment. This was a very unpleasant experience and not acceptable for a family stay. The owner never replied to our message about the state of the appartment. We tried to negotiate a refund for the days that we vacated with Booking help and the owner didnt take accountability of the poor state of the appartment and didn’t refund us anything. Thankfully we found a very normal, clean place instead.
1 / 10
A terrible apartment for its price. I cannot recommend it to anyone.
“This was by far the worst accommodation I have stayed in for decades. The only positive aspect was the location, which was convenient. All the negative points are listed in the section next to this one. I would not recommend this place to anyone.”
- There were no beds, only two sofa beds, one of which was about 140 cm wide. That sofa bed was no longer in a condition where anyone could sleep on it. The sofa mattress had collapsed along with the springs, and it was impossible to sleep on it in any other position than on your back.
- The apartment was dirty, and we had to clean it ourselves on the first day in order to be able to stay there.
- The apartment was very poorly furnished. There were no bedside tables or any kind of lights exsept seiling lamps.
- The walls were full of marks, and the coat racks had come off the walls. It was obvious that the apartment had not been maintained for a long time.
- The balcony, which looked cozy in the pictures, was not cozy at all. All the plants were dead, and the grill shown in the photos was in terrible condition and completely unusable.
- The layout of the apartment was poor. The bathroom was located behind the kitchen, which made it uncomfortable to use the toilet while someone else was preparing breakfast just behind a thin wall.
- The apartment was located in a run-down building, and the stairs leading to it were in poor condition. People loitering on the stairs were smoking marijuana. This did not particularly bother us, but it is something that not everyone might appreciate.
- The apartment was poorly equipped; it was not possible to prepare anything more than breakfast in the kitchen. Among the items available were, for example, cracked glasses.
- The apartment manager responded to messages with a long delay (the next day). The answers were vague and did not help with the issue. For example, we tried asking about a hairdryer, and the response was that it was somewhere in the apartment.
- The apartment had a strong smell of fragrances when we entered. As the fragrances faded, the apartment started to smell bad. I also experienced symptoms as an asthmatic in the apartment.
- The apartment's lock was broken.
6 / 10
Get what you pay for, pay more to be more comfortable
Location, price, terrace
Thin walls, misleading “front desk” mentioned in listing, no oven, doors are clear, shower drain partially clogged, not many charge outlets, people loitering on steps to apt, neighbours loud
Var väldigt dåligt utrustat med köksartiklar. Fanns exempelvis inga köksknivar.
8 / 10Excellent·Jul 2026
Muy amplia y limpia
La entrada se ve muy fea
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2026
La ubicación es muy buena. Bien comunicada para poder visitar la ciudad. En plena zona del Trastevere. El apartamento dispone de calefacción por radiadores y dispone de dos split de frío/calor. La terraza no la usamos ya que estuvimos todo el día fuera del apartamento pero es un estupendo plus si tienes la oportunidad de aprovecharla.
La ducha tiene buena presión de agua que es importante.
Por poner algo, a la ducha le costaba tragar el agua y tenías que dejar un poco de rato entre ducha y ducha para que desahogara.
6 / 10Average·Sep 2025
Location, price, terrace
Thin walls, misleading “front desk” mentioned in listing, no oven, doors are clear, shower drain partially clogged, not many charge outlets, people loitering on steps to apt, neighbours loud
Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?
Yes, this apartment has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures and processes to keep you healthy and safe.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at L'Arte Dei Sogni Apartment With Terrace- Trastevere District. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is L'Arte Dei Sogni Apartment With Terrace- Trastevere District pet friendly?
Yes! This apartment is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at L'Arte Dei Sogni Apartment With Terrace- Trastevere District?
We found 19 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, air conditioning, non-smoking, and pets allowed.
L'Arte Dei Sogni Apartment With Terrace- Trastevere District
7.8Good
(59 Ratings)
"Awesome location in Trastevere. The terrace is very big and a nice vibe. The neighbors are also super nice. Everything worked out very nice staying here and will absolutely stay in the same location n..."
Var väldigt dåligt utrustat med köksartiklar. Fanns exempelvis inga köksknivar.
8 / 10Excellent·Jul 2026
Muy amplia y limpia
La entrada se ve muy fea
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2026
La ubicación es muy buena. Bien comunicada para poder visitar la ciudad. En plena zona del Trastevere. El apartamento dispone de calefacción por radiadores y dispone de dos split de frío/calor. La terraza no la usamos ya que estuvimos todo el día fuera del apartamento pero es un estupendo plus si tienes la oportunidad de aprovecharla.
La ducha tiene buena presión de agua que es importante.
Por poner algo, a la ducha le costaba tragar el agua y tenías que dejar un poco de rato entre ducha y ducha para que desahogara.
6 / 10Average·Sep 2025
Location, price, terrace
Thin walls, misleading “front desk” mentioned in listing, no oven, doors are clear, shower drain partially clogged, not many charge outlets, people loitering on steps to apt, neighbours loud
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7.8Good
(59 Ratings)
"Awesome location in Trastevere. The terrace is very big and a nice vibe. The neighbors are also super nice. Everything worked out very nice staying here and will absolutely stay in the same location n..."
Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?
Yes, this apartment has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures and processes to keep you healthy and safe.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at L'Arte Dei Sogni Apartment With Terrace- Trastevere District. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is L'Arte Dei Sogni Apartment With Terrace- Trastevere District pet friendly?
Yes! This apartment is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at L'Arte Dei Sogni Apartment With Terrace- Trastevere District?
We found 19 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, air conditioning, non-smoking, and pets allowed.
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